11.00 A short briefing from Trevor Kerry about the context of East Kirkby and other local airfields (10 mins)
A short introduction to the East Kirkby site by Chris Ward (award-winning author on 617 matters) (10-15 minutes)
Explore the site in your own way but with Chris and others available to give information and answer questions
This was the home of 57 Squadron and the airfield from which Bill King, DV403 Flight Engineer, originally flew with Cheshire before transfer to 617. 630 Squadron from 5 Group also flew Lancasters from here.
12.30 Begin to gather at the Function Room (accessed from inside the café)
Before and after lunch Trevor Kerry will be available to sign books for those who wish this (your choice)
Relatives may be asked to sign books for 617 Squadron collectors present
13.00 Lunch - Sausage casserole (drinks not included)
We will be joined at lunch by members of local aviation/historical societies
We hope that a member of the Panton family (owners of EK) will speak to us about East Kirkby for a few minutes after lunch.
AFTER LUNCH Some relatives of the crew will bring memorabilia for everyone to look at; and Simon Rolt and Steve Rogers will do likewise. A unique opportunity - Please share these views if you can, take photos with permission etc
