The Sopwith lecture was established in 1990 to honour Sir Thomas Sopwith CBE, Hon FRAeS. In the years prior to World War I, Sopwith became England’s premier aviator and established the first authoritative test pilot school in the world, he also founded England’s first major flight school. Between 1912 and 1920 Sopwith’s Company produced over 16,000 aircraft of 60 types.

About the Speaker

Jim Albaugh

Chief Executive Officer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Refreshments will be served from 17.30hrs and the lecture will commence at 18.00hrs.

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