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AIAA Historical Site Event

Thursday 22 October 2026·5:30pm·Aerospace Bristol
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Date & Time

Thursday 22 October 2026

5:30pm – 8:30pm

Location

Aerospace Bristol

Hayes Way, Bristol BS34 5BZ

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Price

Free

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Organiser

RAeS Bristol Branch

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The Royal Aeronautical Society's Bristol Branch marks the unveiling of an AIAA Historic Aerospace Sites plaque for the Filton site and airfield, recognised for its role in aircraft design and manufacture since 1910. Refreshments and the Heritage Museum from 17:30, plaque unveiling at 18:00, then a talk by Sir Iain Gray on Filton's history in the John James Theatre from 18:30. Concorde opens at 19:10. Free.

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Sir Iain Gray

Speaker, Royal Aeronautical Society

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