FalconFieldAssociation:TheNextGeneration

Falcon Field Association: The Next Generation aims to preserve and promote the memory of British RAF pilots who trained at Falcon Field in Arizona 1941-1945.

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A fascinating visit this week to @SWWEC1 to view their extraordinary collection. #4BFTS items in their archive include photos, log books and letters. Here Anne Wickes and Amanda Herbert-Davies show Kathryn Masters a scrapbook of Flt Lt Fairclough shot down and captured in 1942.

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Walter Martin talks about his part in Operation Varsity 80 years ago today

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Walter Martin is one of last surviving RAF glider pilots from World War II “Operation Varsity” 80 years ago today on 24 March 1945. He graduated from Course 19 at No. 4 BFTS Arizona 
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Pilot David Petters giving us a superb flypast in a Stearman at the National Memorial Arboretum UK as we unveiled our plaque to honour the 2300 RAF cadets who trained to fly @4BFTS @FalconFieldAZ in #WW2

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Taking the top news slot on BBC Midlands Today reporting on the unveiling and dedication of our plaque honouring 2300 #RAF cadets who trained at #4BFTS #FalconField #NationalMemorialArboretum #memorial #remember #ww2pilots

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Pilots Len Worsdell and Roy Broadley exchange memories from 1945 when they trained at #4bfts #falconfield @RoyalAirForce @channel5_tv #duxford #caf1957 #wingsofflightfoundation #ww2pilots

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What an amazing day! #4bfts #falconfieldday2023 #iwm #duxford @RAFNewsReporter @CNN @channel5_tv @mrdanwalker #veteranpilots #wingsofflightfoundation

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Received today from Mayor of Mesa as we start #falconfieldday2023 @BBCLookEast @mrdanwalker @CNN @RAFNewsReporter #4bfts @imperialwarmuseums

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Today is Falcon Field Day 2023 at the IWM Duxford. We have 3 veteran pilots from #4BFTS attending. Ted Pick Course 25, Len Worsdell Course 27, Roy Broadley Course 27. #falconfield @IWMDuxford @RAFNewsReporter @BBCLookEast @RoyalAirForce @CNN @mrdanwalker @channel5_tv

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#4bfts #falconfield #rafpilots #ww2pilots #rafmuseum #caf1957 @ericaferguson66 @FalconFieldAZ @RAFBBMF @Channel4News @channel5

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We’re sending all our thoughts and good wishes to Falcon Field, home of 4BFTS. It’s been a sad night as a powerful storm hit Mesa. The WWII hangars and others were severely damaged along with many aircraft. Reminiscent of the hurricane in August 1945 but at least no one was hurt

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Today is Falcon Field Day 2022 at RAF Museum London. We have four veteran pilots from 4BFTS attending. Walter Martin Course 19, Ted Pick Course 25, Roy Broadley Course 27 and Len Worsdell Course 27. @RoyalAirForce @RAFMUSEUM @RAFNewsReporter @BBCSouthNews @bbcsoutheast

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Tomorrow is Falcon Field Day 2022 at RAF Museum London. Four veteran pilots attending. Stan Whalley trained at Falcon Field in Arizona on Course 24 in WW2. @BBCLondonNews @RAFMUSEUM @RoyalAirForce

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Falcon Field Day 2022 @RAFMUSEUM this Saturday. Jim Cornwell trained on Course 21 at #4bfts #falconfield

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It’s Falcon Field Day 2022 @RAFMUSEUM on Saturday 3rd September. Stan Worthington trained on Course 21.

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Calling aviation enthusiasts! Fancy a chance to chat with like-minded people at an iconic venue & meet RAF pilots from WW2? Don’t miss out on this year’s Falcon Field Day! @RAFMUSEUM @ericaferguson66 @RAFNewsReporter @RAFNortholt @FalconFieldAZ @RAFBBMF @HurricaneR4118