British Medical Pilots Association

This will be held at Duxford Aerodrome 18 – 20 September. Members are encouraged to fly in although arrival by road or other means of transport is also welcomed. Cambridge is 8 – 11 minutes away by train, offering sight-seeing and other options for non aviators too.

The outline programme is as follows:

Friday 18 September 2026

Fly in or arrive by road or train

Informal evening meal: details to be confirmed closer to the time

Saturday 19 September 2026

Fly in or arrive by road or train

Visit IWM Duxford. https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford

Open daily 1000 – 1800. Landing fees £25 (includes admission to the museum)

Evening meal: details to be confirmed closer to the time

Accommodation

Please make your own arrangements. Suggestions include:

B & B Hotel Cambridge South

42 Station Road East, Whittlesford, CB22 4WL

www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotel/cambridge-south

T: 01223 497070

E: cambridge-south@hotelbb.com

The Red Lion Hotel

Station Road West, Whittlesford, CB22 4NL

www.redlionwhittlesfordbridge.com

T: 01223 832047

E: theredlionwhittlesford@gmail.com

If you would like to attend please email secretary@bmpa.org.uk no later than 29 July 2026 with details.

It is with profound sadness that the executive committee has learned of the sad loss of Tony Segal who died on 2nd May 2026. Many of you will have met him over the years as he was a staunch supporter of the BMPA and an enthusiastic aviator.

There will be a celebration of his life on 24th June 1630-1900 at the Battle of Britain Bunker museum in Uxbridge – battleofbritainbunker.co.uk.

Contact details: Tony’s nephew Geoff Rooke, 31 Regent Street, Watford, WD24 5AT. geoff.rooke@btinternet.com

This event is now live and we hope there will be a strong BMPA presence at Sleapkosh. If you intend to fly in please use this link to reserve your slot. If you let the secretary know you will be attending Dr Mark Anderson will be in touch to arrange an informal BMPA meet-up. Please note that visitors by road are not permitted (except for SAC members).

This will take place at the RAF Club in London. Outline programme:

Friday 19th February 2027 – Informal meeting for drinks in The Running Horse from 1900.

Saturday 20th February 2027 – BMPA AGM, registration, CPD meeting, evening drinks reception and dinner with after dinner speaker.

Full programme to follow.

For many years the BMPA has been a proud supporter of GASCo (www.gasco.org.uk) and has made annual donations to its charitable fund.  Our long-standing member and former President, Professor Michael Bagshaw has previously served as Chairman of that body. We are saddened by the recent news that GASCo is winding up its operations from 31st March 2026 due to financial constraints.