BHAB Dinner
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It was a splendid evening held at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall.
About 400 people attended and, as always, it was a good chance to see old friends and catch up with news. I'm obviously not the only one who thought that - the bar was still going strong when I left at about 1 am.
The Chairman's speech was good, and just the right length - exactly 22 minutes. The Eric Brown Award went to Captain Nick Norman of Bristows this year.
The naval and military atmosphere of the old 'In and Out' Club where the Dinner was held until it closed a few years ago was better for a helicopter gathering, but the IoD building is one of the most beautiful privately-owned buildings in London.*
There were quite a few Rotorheads there. I heard the forum mentioned in conversation several times, and always in favourable terms. It was clear many professional pilots read Rotorheads to keep up with what's happening in the industry even though they don't join in the discussions.
My thanks to Biggin Hill Helicopters who invited me this year.
Tudor
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* For the historians amongst us: The colonnaded building used to be the United Services Club, and was the Duke of Wellington's favourite club. Built in the early 19th Century, it's a classic example of John Nash architecture.
About 400 people attended and, as always, it was a good chance to see old friends and catch up with news. I'm obviously not the only one who thought that - the bar was still going strong when I left at about 1 am.
The Chairman's speech was good, and just the right length - exactly 22 minutes. The Eric Brown Award went to Captain Nick Norman of Bristows this year.
The naval and military atmosphere of the old 'In and Out' Club where the Dinner was held until it closed a few years ago was better for a helicopter gathering, but the IoD building is one of the most beautiful privately-owned buildings in London.*
There were quite a few Rotorheads there. I heard the forum mentioned in conversation several times, and always in favourable terms. It was clear many professional pilots read Rotorheads to keep up with what's happening in the industry even though they don't join in the discussions.
My thanks to Biggin Hill Helicopters who invited me this year.
Tudor
[Edit]
* For the historians amongst us: The colonnaded building used to be the United Services Club, and was the Duke of Wellington's favourite club. Built in the early 19th Century, it's a classic example of John Nash architecture.
Last edited by Flying Lawyer; 9th Nov 2003 at 21:39.
