” Finding the Vimy” – The strange tale of a lost aeroplane is a talk given by local engineer Shane Joyce. Shane has a lifelong interest in Marconi, Alcock and Brown and has been a lead researcher with the Marconi Project and the development of the Derrigimlagh site as a heritage destination.
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‘Inspired by Derrigimlagh’ A retrospective exhibition with landscape artist Kenneth Webb. Kenneth will be joined by fellow artist Sara Sue McNeil, both of who will give a verbal tour of their work, especially works that relate to Derrigimlagh and the inspiration they both have derived from the location. Where: Alcock & Brown Hotel When: Tuesday
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Conference: Irish Aviation: Past, Present and Future Omey Suite, Station House Hotel, Clifden, Co. Galway Friday 14th June 2019 EVENT COST: €20 INCLUDES TEA/COFFEE & LUNCH 10.00am – 10.30am Registration & Tea/Coffee 10.30am – 10.45am Official opening by Group Captain A.J.H. Alcock MBE, RAF (Retired) 10.45am – 11.30am “Alcock and Brown – Dispelling the
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In depth talks and discussion about the Alcock and Brown Story The Alcock & Brown Seminars are kindly sponsored by Avolon
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‘Background and Preparations’ gives a context as to where things were at in 1919 in regards to flight and preparations by Alcock and Brown
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