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Map of USAAF airfields in Suffolk. Chilton Airfield (Sudbury) is ref 62, while Lavenham is 36.

We were very sorry to miss the latest Little Waldingfield History Society event earlier in the month.

Aviation archaeologist Ian McLachlan gave what seems to have been a very fascinating talk about the activities of the US Army Airforce in East Anglia during the Second World War.  A summary can be found under the tab 'Overpaid, Over Sexed etc.' above.  Many thanks to Andy Sheppard for this.  The report came with some great photos but sadly technical incompetence, or the shortcomings of Blogger, has meant that I am only able to include a few.  If anyone would like a word document with all the pictures embedded I would be happy to forward this.  Just contact me on jenny@antillantill.com.

 Forthcoming events:-

 Fund Raising Concert.

The Society is organising a concert in November to raise money for the Fabric Fund of Little Waldingfield Church.  Bury St Edumunds Male Voice Choir will be singing a wide selection of songs, ancient and modern, in St Lawrence's Church at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday 19th November.  There will be a licenced bar for pre concert and interval refreshments and there will also be a raffle.
Tickets are £8 each and can be obtained from:-

Di Langford, Pitt Cottage, The Street, Little Waldingfield 01787 248298

Sue Sheppard, School House, Church Road, Little Waldingfield 01787 247980

The concert is kindly sponsored by John Sparkes.

Forthcoming talk



The Society's next event will be on 9th November at 7.30 in The Parish Room, when Geoffrey Kay will regale members and guests with his talk on the Great Exhibition of 1851. This was the first international exhibition of manufactured products in the world, organised by Henry Cole and Prince Albert, and held in the purpose built Crystal Palace in Hyde Park.

The Society look forward to welcoming guests new and old to the Parish Room for what is going to be a fascinating evenings entertainment.

Piccadilly Lily