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Kevin Hopwood’s RC Model Shackleton
Kevin Hopwood recently sent us an update on the progress he is making on the construction of his radio controlled model Shackleton. Here are a couple of shots showing the fuselage and the amazing detail of the bomb aimers window in the nose.
And here is a video showing the bomb doors in action.
Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Shackleton Association Annual Dinner and AGM » Wednesday 2nd October 2024
Our Annual Dinner and AGM will be held on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 in the Middletons Hotel, City Centre, 55-57 Skeldergate, York, Y01 6DS. Tel: 01904 611570.
The AGM will start at 16.00. A 'meet and greet' before dinner will be at 18.00 followed by dinner at 19.30.
Room rates for 2nd and 3rd October (includes free parking, dinner and breakfast) are:
- Single Rooms £170 per room per night, sole occupancy.
- Cosy Double Rooms £210 per room per night, double occupancy.
The Annual Dinner is included in the hotel room rates. For anyone not staying at the hotel, the dinner only rate from the A La Carte menu is £40-£45.
If you wish to attend, please book directly with the Hotel, mention the Association and inform our Events Officer, Ian Harding.
Bookings must be made by 31 August.
Thursday 6th June 2024
The 145th Growler - Summer 2024
The Summer 2024 (145th) edition of The Growler is out now!
Inside:
A Week on an 'A' Boat
A Brief History in Aviation, Pt 2
Far East Flight of Flying Boats 1927/28
Peter Morris Maritime Adventures, Pt 2
and more.....
Thursday 6th June 2024
Contribute to The Growler
Our quarterly magazine newletter 'The Growler' is primarly composed from contributions sent in by our readers.
It is increasingly difficult to find new Shackleton related stories to publish but there are many who may still have a tale to tell or a few photographs to share and if you do, then our editor would love to hear from you.
Your contribution can be short or several pages long, but everything will be gratefully received. Our lovely magazine cannot exist without your contributions.
Saturday 27th April 2024
Annual Subscriptions Reminder
Will all of our members please check that you are paying the appropriate fees and if necessary amend your standing orders. Our annual membership subscriptions were last increased w.e.f Feb 2021 but we still have 56 members who are not paying the correct subscriptions.
Subscription details are on the membership page.
Wednesday 6th March 2024
2021 Annual Subscription Changes
Please note that our Annual Subscriptions increased with effect from 1 February 2021. For more details please visit the membership page.
Friday 1st January 2021
