On Saturday 23rd May 2026, around 30 members of the EKLBB attended the Annual General Meeting at the RAF Manston History Museum.
The main purpose of the AGM was to elect the new officers of the club:
Chairman: Bro. Steven Dawson
Deputy Chairman: Bro. Steve Colleran
Secretary: Bro. Martin Firmin
Treasurer: Bro. Paul Woolston
Accompanied by APGM and EKLBB President WBro Graham Chisnell, the AGM was followed by a tour of the museum.
RAF Manston played a significant role in British aviation history, particularly during the Second World War. Our guides led us through a fascinating story of aviation history. Highlights of the day included:
- Getting up close to complete aircraft—including a Gloster Meteor and English Electric Lightning—plus cockpit sections from a Handley Page Victor, Panavia Tornado, and Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
- A dedicated Operation Chastise section featuring a recovered practice Bouncing Bomb tested near Herne Bay
- Learning about Manston’s crucial role as an emergency landing strip, a Battle of Britain station, and WWII Search and Rescue operations
- Climb inside cockpits of aircraft
