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100 years of air power: Britain and its military aircraft

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June 21, 2018

8:00 am

Royal Aeronautical Society, 4 Hamilton Place, Mayfair, London W1J 7BQ

speakers:

Sir Roger Carr, chairman of BAE Systems

Professor John Louth, director of defence, Industries and Society Programme, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies

Air Vice-Marshal Simon Rochelle, chief of staff capability, HQ Air Command

Ian Waddell, general secretary, Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions

Andrew Neil, chairman, The Spectator Group

Description:

As the RAF celebrates its centenary year, we look back at the technological, economic and social impact of the military aircraft sector on the UK. We also examine its effect on Britain’s place in the world – and ask what might be needed by air forces in the future. This event is held in association with BAE Systems.

Speakers include:

  • Sir Roger Carr, chairman, BAE Systems 
  • Professor John Louth, director of defence, Industries and Society Programme, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies.
  • Air Vice-Marshal Simon Rochelle, chief of staff capability, HQ Air Command
  • Ian Waddell, general secretary, Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions
  • Chair- Andrew Neil, chairman, The Spectator

The event is free to attend but spaces are limited. Register today to guarantee your place. Please note registration will close on Monday 18 June. 

For more information about BAE Systems, please visit https://www.baesystems.com/en/feature/raf100

For more information about the RAF centenary celebrations, please visit www.raf.mod.uk/RAF100