James McCudden – Master Craftsman

Speaker: John Gilder
John Mc

Could someone born in barracks, trained by the Army from bugle boy to engineer and air mechanic become a successful ace? With a driven, avenger-like quest a quick learner and a natural leader who took his duty very seriously he perhaps best represents the effort to be both a leading ace and to break down many of the social barriers that beset the British Army.

Dogfight
Dogfight in the skies of Flanders

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

Event organiser: Kent (East) branch
7 April 2026 19:00 to 7 April 2026 21:00
St Andrews United Reformed Church, Watling Street, Canterbury, CT1 2UA
Branch contacts
Hazel Basford
(Branch Chairman)
Email Hazel Basford

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