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AGM and Members' Medley

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Annual General Meeting (AGM)During the event, some members will present short 15-20 minutes talks of their own choosing to the branch. This will be a friendly, informal occasion - biscuits and cakes will be provided! Refreshments available from the bar.   


Botha, Smuts and the Great War. A talk by Antonio Garcia.

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Antonio Garcia will talk about the subjects of his 2023 biography, co-authored with Ian van der Waag,  longlisted in January 2024 for the SAHR Templer Medal.    Tony is a senior manager in the civil-service, who additionally holds non-resident academic positions, including at Durham University. Commissioned as a combat engineer officer in the SANDF…


No.16 Squadron RFC - The Great War History of an Army Cooperation Squadron. A talk by Colin Buxton.

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Colin Buxton is a former Royal Air Force navigator on Buccaneer strike aircraft. On leaving the RAF, Colin worked for Cobham Plc for 20 years providing Electronic Warfare training. Colin's presentation covers the history of the Army Cooperation role seen through the experiences of one unit: No.16 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps. From early in the war…


From Cambrai to Crimea - a talk by Stuart Crawford

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Stuart Crawford is an author, writer and broadcaster specialising in defence analysis. He was commissioned in to the 4th Royal Tank Regiment.  During his twenty-year military career he served with his Regiment around the world, including operational tours with the UN in Cyprus and as a staff officer in the Headquarters British Forces Middle East du…