People interested in historic aviation will have the chance to learn how vintage aircraft are maintained when the Wings and Wheels Society holds its next meeting in Dursley.
The meeting will feature a presentation by Fraser Wilson FRAes CEng, head of design at Gloucestershire aviation company Retro Track & Air Ltd. His talk will focus on the company’s capabilities and activities, including its work maintaining vintage aero piston engines.
Talk will examine specialist aviation work
Retro Track & Air Ltd’s work helps keep iconic aircraft flying. The company’s work includes aircraft such as those associated with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, giving the presentation a direct focus on the engineering and maintenance needed to support historic flying aircraft.
The source material also identifies a Gloster Gladiator in connection with the event. The aircraft appears in an accompanying image credited to Rich Kelsey.
Wilson’s professional background is given as head of design at Retro Track & Air Ltd, as well as FRAes CEng. His presentation will therefore introduce the Gloucestershire aviation company and explain the activities behind its work with vintage aero piston engines and iconic aircraft.
Event details and admission
The talk is scheduled for 8pm on Thursday, November 12, at Dursley Community Centre, postcode GL11 4BX. The source does not state a year for the event.
Admission is £5 for adults. Entry for under-16s is £2.50, and the society says everyone is welcome. The pricing means the meeting is open to both adults and younger visitors interested in historic aircraft and aviation engineering.
Further information is available from the Wings and Wheels Society by emailing [email protected]. Details are also available through the society’s website at wingsandwheelssociety.org.uk.
The meeting brings the society’s audience a presentation about the practical work required to maintain vintage aero piston engines and keep notable historic aircraft flying, with the event taking place at Dursley Community Centre.