Jane Priston, director of the Amy Johnson Project, will shed light on Amy's final hours. Her death - when her aircraft crashed off Herne Bay in 1941 - left many questions. Why was her plane off-course? Was she on a secret wartime mission? Was she shot down by 'friendly fire' or did she run out of fuel?
Amy was 37 and the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, but her bravery and pluck continue to inspire.
All welcome, £4 at the door, includes refreshments, free parking.
Visit the group's tent at the Coronation Village Fete on Saturday, July 15th, (1:30pm-4:30pm) on the recreation ground, off Orchard Drive. This free event is organised by Newington Parish Council.
NHG actively seeks to unearth, preserve and promote the heritage of the village and neighbouring areas. It meets on the fourth Thursday at 7:00pm.
Richard Thompstone
Newington History Group
