Martin Baker Visit 20 Feb 26
We had a very interesting guided tour of the Martin Baker manufacturing plant at Higher Denham. Unfortunately only three from HAC, Arthur, Brian and myself, the others in the group are friends from The Museum of Berkshire Aviation and the Joystick Club.
Everyone we met at Martin Baker were most welcoming and it is evidently a very family friendly organisation, still run by John and James Martin, sons of Sir James Martin, the company founder. It must be the only large privately owned family run company in the world of aviation, world leaders in their class. The company supports local charities, in particular the Thames Valley Hospice, in recognition of this our group donated £120 to this hospice on behalf of Martin Baker.
Dave Scott
Halton House Visit
Guided Visit to Halton Rothschild Manor House
Due to lack of take up this potential visit has been cancelled
Bomber Harris Visit
HAC Visit to Bomber Harris Room, High Wycombe
“A really enjoyable group visit to Bomber Harris Room at RAF High Wycombe on 15 December, welcomed by Dave Brown who gave us a most interesting and entertaining talk.”
Dave Scott
Chairman’s Messages
Message from Chairman
Dear Member,
Four important points to note and action:
HAC CHRISTMAS SOCIAL – TUE 9 DEC
Just one week to go to the 2025 HAC Christmas Social. Starting at 1930hrs in the RAFA Clubhouse and finishing when the last one leaves! Cash (and card) Bar. Everyone welcome, inc family and friends. To make this a free event, we need everyone to contribute an item of food – not too many mince pies please!
CENTENARY DINNER – SAT 7 FEB 2026
We have now successfully booked the Chiltern Forest Golf Club and secured an outstanding menu choice. We can confirm that the ticket price will be just £39.50 per person which will include wine at the table (the Bar will remain open til 2359hrs and the prices are similar to a pub). We will write again next week to take bookings – tickets numbers will be limited.
HAC FOB REVIEW
The HAC FOB will be reviewed this week and updated on 1 Jan 26. Any bids for updates should be sent to opsman@haltonaeroclub.co.uk ASAP.
NIGHT RATING TRAINING – JAN-MAR 2026
We plan to conduct Night Rating training (probably at RAF Benson) in early 2026. Numbers will be limited and some members have already signed-up. If you would like to register your interest, please email deacon.brown@haltonaeroclub.co.uk
Regards,
Mark
M T MANWARING
Air Cdre
HAC Chairman
Visit to Bomber Harris WW2 Room at High Wycombe
VISIT TO BOMBER HARRIS WW2 ROOM AT HIGH WYCOMBE – Mon 15 Dec 25
Dave Scott has arranged a visit to the Bomber Harris WW2 Room at RAF High Wycombe on Monday 15 Dec 25. One place remains at time of writing.
Please contact Dave direct (davescott321@btinternet.com) if you are interested in the last slot.