RNAS

Speaker: Phil Tomaselli
Plane Dropping Bomb

Renowned author on several military themes Phil Tomaselli will be talking about the early pioneers of the Royal Navy Air Service and there exploits which include the some of the earliest flights off a ship. The first Zeppelin was slot down by a RNAS pilot. They also carried out the first strategic bombing raid. In September 1914 the RNAS bombed the Zeppelin sheds at Dusseldorf.

This exploit and many others will be the subject of this fascinating talk.

WFA and non members alike are welcome to this talk. We ask for a modest £5 to defray costs, entry will include into our famous raffle and a hot drink.

Event organiser: Somerset branch
8 October 2025 19:30 to 8 October 2025 21:30
Othery Village Hall, Fore Street, Othery TA7 0QU
Branch contacts
Ian Stevenson
(Branch Chairman)
Email Ian Stevenson
Pat Adamson
(Branch Secretary)
Email Pat Adamson

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