A special meeting, where we are honoured to host Flt Lt Colin Bell, former RAF Pathfinder Mosquito pilot who flew 50 missions in WWII.

Flt Lt Colin Bell, WWII Mosquito Pilot

Now aged 105, Colin is one of the last surviving RAF Pathfinder Mosquito pilots of the Second World War. During the war he flew 50 operational missions over Germany with the elite Pathfinder Force,13 of them over Berlin at a time when Berlin was a boiling cauldron of anti-aircraft defences.

This is a rare opportunity to hear first-hand testimony from someone who played a vital role in one of history’s most significant conflicts. Colin’s personal recollections bring the realities of wartime flying vividly to life and provide a unique insight into the courage, skill and dedication of those who served.

It is a genuine privilege to hear Colin speak, and audiences consistently describe his presentations as both inspiring and deeply moving. Anyone with an interest in history, aviation or remarkable personal stories will not want to miss this exceptional event.

The Flight Inspirations u3a Aviation group is organised by Don Mobley of Stowmarket u3a and Barbara Cordina of Lea Valley u3a. Meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday of every month at 10am.

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