This summer will see the 75th anniversary of the first flight of the Hawker Hunter. The RAF Museum will host the Royal Aeronautical Society Aviation Heritage Specialist Group and a one-day conference examining various aspects of this famous aircraft’s history including the design, development and operational flying of the Hawker Hunter.
An exciting range of speakers from industry, air force and heritage world (see below), will discuss a range of topics during its operational and post-operational life. There will be opportunities to debate with the speakers on the points raised in their presentations. This conference will be held in-person at the RAF Museum’s Midlands Site in the Lecture Theatre. Attendance in-person is £25 and registration is required via Digitickets.
The ticket covers coffee and lunch during the programmed breaks.
Location
This conference will be hosted in-person at the RAF Museum’s Midlands Site in the Lecture Theatre. Attendance in-person is £25 and registration is required via Digitickets.
Conference Schedule:
10:00-10:25 – Registration
10:25-12:45 – Morning presentations
12:45-13:40 – Lunch
13:40-16:00 – Afternoon presentations
SPEAKERS & SUBJECTS:
- Tony Buttler FRAeS: Genesis & Early Development
- Professor Keith Hayward FRAeS: The Hunter & Politics
- Chris Gibson MRAeS: From Interceptor to Ground-Attacker — the Hunter’s Weapons
- Pete Davis (Tangmere Military Aviation Museum): Neville Duke & The World Speed Record, 1953
- Clive Richards: Hawker’s Best-Seller: The Hunter Export Story
- Paul Stoddart FRAeS: An Opportunity Missed? Potential Developments
- Squadron Leader (Retired), Rod Dean: RAF Operational and Airshow Flying
Supported by BAE Systems
