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‘Grandma flew spitfires’ lecture

April 12, 2017
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The Royal British Legion, Seend Branch Annual  Lecture is being held on Saturday 6th May. This will be given by John Webster, the Secretary of the Air Transport Auxiliary Association and is entitled “Grandma Flew Spitfires”, the story of the women and boys of the ATA during World War II.

It will be held in the Community Centre, Rusty Lane, Seend, commencing at 7.30pm and will include a light supper. Tickets £10 (including supper) only in advance from Robin Heatley (01380 828491), Marion Whitehead (01380 828612) or Seend Post Office.

Proceeds in aid of The Royal British Legion. You do not have to be a member of the Royal British Legion to attend.

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