Brew for the Few 2010, 70th Aniversary of Battle of Britain

Wednesday 15th September

After the success of the event last year it has been decided to hold it again this year. The event will take place in the terminal building of Doncaster Robin Hood Airport, admission by ticket £2 available by writing to Bob Hayward in advance, sae required, it is hoped that car parking once again will be free and refreshments will be provided.

The reunion will commence at 3:30pm followed by the Sunset ceremony at 6pm.

Write to Bob: Bob Hayward, 39 Central Boulevard, Doncaster. DN2 5PD

Phone: 01302 344628. Or e-mail: bobhayward@uwclub.net

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"Brew For The Few" Tuesday 15 September 2009

I spent an interesting three hours at the airport on Tuesday; thanks to the kindness of Peel for hosting the event, attending the "Brew For The Few" function that was held there. The get together was organised by the Doncaster branch of RAFA to commemorate the Battle Of Britain, it was held in the waiting area for gate five and was very well attended, probably two hundred plus, a NAFFI stall provided drinks and cake and there was a film and commentary running remembering the Battle of Britain.
I met many old RAF and civie friends including a past station commander Gp Cpt. Alan Tolhurst and Sqn. Ldr. Derek Exley who was the station community relations officer and who I worked closely with when providing communications for the Air displays, there were also representatives there from FODSA.
Unfortunately I was unable to stay for the evening "Sunset" service due to a previous commitment, an enjoyable afternoon and I hope the event will be repeated again next year. A few pictures below, sorry about the quality of some of them.

Derek.

Pete Dinsdale drawing the raffle

Two Finningley "Old boys", on the left a former station commander Alan Tolhurst

and on the right former CRO, Derek Exley.

PSA employees Tony Credland (heating), Frank Hart (electrician) And Tom Wood (joiner)

Yours truly with Frank & Tom

The cake