Instead of posting a picture today, I am putting up a poster and a link on my sidebar.
One of the unique things about Terrell is the #1 British Flying Training School Museum. During WWII Terrell hosted one of six British Flying Training Schools. Thousands of British and American aviators learned how to fly in Terrell.
In February, I toured the Museum and posted a few pictures. This October, #1 BFTS Museum will host The Royal Air Force in Texas Fly-in. The fly-in will be a two day event that will bring veterans of the school back to Terrell for a reunion and an opportunity for the citizens of Terrell to learn about the museum and Terrells role in WWII. Go ahead and mark October 17th and 18th on your calendar, save your dollars and pounds and join us in Terrell.
Be sure to check out the link on the right for all of the details of the fly-in.
Be sure to also visit this site. Its a site dedicated to James Edward Castleman of Bogata, Texas who was an instructor at #1BFTS during the war. It includes many photos, stories, and memories.
13 comments:
j'espère que tu vas pouvoir faire des vols et nous prendre de superbes photos.
I hope that you will be able to fly and we take great photos.
Very interesting, Jim. Selma also trained pilots in WWII and beyond and there were British ones here as well.
Who knew? Very cool.
Wow! That's so interesting, Jim. I know this will be a special time for everyone. Thanks for the links.
Sorry about going overboard with my Tixe vision!
A very interesting poster and post of yours today. You're welcome re. past comments on your wonderful tribute to your fellow citizens in the military. I hope they realize how you have honoured them!
I'l be back to check it out. I've been very busy the last few days and have not had much time to be on the computer.
That sounds like so much fun! I wish we could go to Terrell in October. I'll be getting home from WI and Paul will be getting ready for a hike he's planning in the Grand Canyon the first week in November. Loved your posts these last few days.
How interesting. Now I will check it out and learn something. MB
This is an "Off Topic Comment" but...I seem to have lost my knack for posting/commenting in 'Blog Land,' for a while. All I do lately, is put up a few photos, here and there. I didn't plan on it... It just happened.
And since I don't want anyone to think I got *uppity* or anything, :-) I'm leaving this comment, to explain my absence.
I'm sure to be back in not too long. Can't keep a "Chatty Person" quiet, for too long. :-)
Miss Mari-Nanci
Very interesting post. It sounds like it will be quite a reunion.
amazing! I never knew that - learn every day...
Astonishing what you an learn with a simple click, thanks
Wow! This really is an informative post. Really have learnt a lot today. Need to cathc up with your posts, Blogger being a pain.
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