A talk by Guy Bartlett

£5 admission (free to members). Doors open 6.30pm

ABOUT THE TALK

Red Arrows pilots are amongst the most highly-qualified and experienced within the Royal Air Force.

During the display season the Red Arrows perform between 75-85 air displays and more than 100 fly-pasts.

Each pilot is hand-picked and only a very few will be given the privilege of representing the RAF both in the UK and abroad.

Their Hawk aircraft are essentially the same as those used by the Advanced Flying Training students at Royal Air Force Valley, with the exception of smoke generators and a slightly uprated engine.

Guy will take an interesting look at the history of the Red Arrows in his most popular talk.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Guy is an aviation historian and trainer.  His catalogue of talks makes him a popular speaker in Kent and across the South East.

ABOUT THE VENUE

Stanford Parish Room was previously the Jazz Bar at Folkestone Racecourse.

From Stone Street, enter via the old racecourse entrance (signposted Otterpool Park).  Walk through the gate at the end of the lane.  The Parish Room will be in front of you, right of the parade ring.

TRAVEL TO THE VENUE

By Car:

From the A20, take Stone Street (signposted Racecourse & Westenhanger Station).  After the houses end, you will see a white gate on the left, with a lane immediately after.  Take the lane down to the end and park in the car park on the right, just before the first building.

By Train:

Take the train to Westenhanger station.  The exit is on Platform 1 – to cross the track from Platform 2, use the footbridge.  Exit via the car park, walk up the lane and continue up Stone Street.  Pass the entrance to Westenhanger Castle just outside the station and take the next entrance.  Follow the lane to the end.

For timetables, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations, visit the Southeastern website.