SOCIETY DETAILS

The society is known as The Shoreham Airport Society. Its object is the promotion, preservation of the history of Shoreham Airport and aviation in Sussex, with the following aims and means:

1. The provision of a forum, and the organisation of events, in which members may associate to forward their common interests.

1. The promotion of fund raising events, and seeking of sponsorship, to finance the Society's objects.

1. Acting as a focal point for social meetings and activities such as talks and visits in connection with Shoreham Airport and aviation in general.

MEMBERSHIP.
Membership of the Society is open to all people with an interest in aviation, or the history of Shoreham Airport, except that the Committee is entitled to exclude individuals, without explanation, should they consider it to be in the Society's best interest so to do.

SUBSCRlPTION.
Members pay an annual subscription, the rate being determined by the Committee.

Past meetings of The Society have involved talks by such speakers as an ex test pilot for the Harrier jump Jet, (click here to see report) ; representatives from the Westland Helicopter group and a representative of Croydon Airport. Visits have been arranged to places such as The Science museum, and Hendon and Duxford air museums.

The Society publishes a quarterly magazine.This contains articles written by members and "Experts", and details of the club's programme and activities. The articles usually relate in some way to the Airport and its past and present role in aviation, and areas of interest to aviation in general. It often includes items dealing with historical ephemera and events. This magazine is free to members.

(A past magazine)

Often, the help of members and others is sought in adding to the historical records of the Airport. by drawing on their memories and keepsakes and their ability to identify sources of information. .

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