Welcome
Welcome to the Milton Keynes Aviation Society.
We are a friendly group of enthusiasts who meet each month to hear high quality speakers on a variety of aviation topics. Have a look at our Lecture Programme and come along as a visitor for £5 (no charge for members).
We visit RAF/USAF bases, special events, manufacturers, etc. as you can see from our Visits Programme. There is usually no charge for members other than a donation to a charity chosen by our host. Members receive a monthly MKAS Newsletter.
Membership costs £22 per year (Membership Form on the Archives and Documents page).
As the Milton Keynes Branch of Air-Britain our members can buy top class Air-Britain publications at a substantial discount.
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10th November 2020 - This lecture will be presented via Zoom
Sqn Ldr Andrew Melville-Jackson (ret’d) - Cdr George Melville-Jackson - Battle of Britain Pilot and Beaufighter Ace
Sqn Ldr Andrew Melville-Jackson (ret’d) presents the whole story of George Holmes Melville-Jackson. From his German girlfriend, joining up as a volunteer to the Battle of Britain and his story beyond. How he became a Beaufighter ace and the turn of events that led to joining the 'Most Secret Squadron' with time spent with Barnes Wallis - the story behind 618 Sqn in the North Atlantic and Pacific
8th December 2020 - This lecture will be presented via Zoom
Peter Griffiths - Sextant to SatNav - 45 Years in Aviation
Peter Griffiths takes us on a journey through his aviation career. Peter started his flying with BOAC in 1967, navigating by map, compass and sextant. After 8 years he joined Cathay Pacific and stayed with them for 29 years, reaching the position of Fleet Manager B747. After leaving Cathay, he flew executive jets until retiring in 2013. Read more....