Monday 23rd September -1845 for 1930 - ‘Flying For Fun!’ presented by Alan Key
Alan joined the Fleet Air Arm in 1969 where he flew fast jets and helicopters. He served on various aircraft carriers and at the end of his Royal Navy career he became a military aircraft accident investigator.
On leaving the Navy he became a freelance journalist and an aviation tour guide, travelling the world escorting enthusiasts and arranging pleasure flights in unique or rare vintage aircraft and helicopters.
Alan will be sharing some of the experiences he has had and aircraft he has flown in, over the last 30 years or so.
Monday 28th October - 1845 for 1930
‘The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – BBMF’ resented by Sqn Ldr Mark Sugden an officer Commanding BBMF since 2022, having flown on the Flight since September 2017. He is a previous Eurofighter Typhoon and Tornado F3 pilot with over 4500 hours of military flying experience.
Mark is delighted to be joining Air ACES, to present his military flying career and his seven years as part of the BBMF, flying Spitfires and Hurricanes.
As Officer Commanding BBMF Flight, Mark will also give a behind the scenes look at what it takes to keep our National Heritage flying, and the inner workings of this National Treasure.