Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life’s will be bringing history to life with a talk from a Falklands Veteran about his part in the conflict, next week.
William Spencer, now a resident in Cumbria, recalls his experiences as an aircraft engineer in the South Atlantic in 1982 with his talk ‘Six Ships: The Nomadic Experiences of an aircraft engineer in the Falklands War’ to be given at the museum on October 11.
Jules Wooding, museum manager, said: "In this 40th anniversary year, it was important that the Museum include a Falklands-themed talk within our programme. We are grateful to the South Atlantic Medal Association for putting us in contact with William and are delighted that he has agreed to share his experiences."
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As an aircraft engineer on 848 D Flight, William will talk about his experiences from leaving the UK and then via Ascension Island and six ships, to San Carlos Water on May 21, life on the flagship HMS Hermes and his eventual return to Yeovilton in Somerset, via Portsmouth. The talk will also include images taken by William on both the Norland and HMS Hermes.
The talk starts at 6pm in the museum, Alma Block, Carlisle Castle, it is recommended that you book tickets online. A bar will also be available on site.
Tickets are £5 each (£6 on the door) and can be booked by contacting the museum on 01228 532774 or via www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org/events/
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