On the 78th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop will mark the occasion with a very special talk ‘Nothing Is Impossible’.

Join Tony Bray, Glider Pilot Regiment expert in the breath-taking surroundings of the Hayward Hall at the museum. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere and surround yourself with the very gliders themselves as Tony tells the tale of the glider assault on the bridges over the Caen Canal and the River Orne, an assault which has been described as one of the most outstanding flying achievements of the Second World War.

Discover how over 3,000 volunteer pilots played a key role in the success of Britain’s airborne forces in World War Two, volunteering from all arms, all ranks, and with varied previous flying experience.

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As 2022 marks the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Glider Pilot Regiment, Tony’s talk will include recently recorded interviews from some of the surviving veterans from this elite regiment, enabling audiences to hear first hand of some of the most iconic airborne operations of the entire conflict and their astonishing skill, bravery and modesty.

The museum launched their successful series of Lockdown Lectures during the pandemic and this special event will also be live streamed on the Museum’s website, as well as available to a limited audience at the Museum itself. A live Q&A session will take place following the talk with both live and online audience members able to participate.

Tickets to attend the event in the Museum on June 6 at 7pm are just £10, with online pay per view £6. A curry supper is also available at the Apache Café at 6pm for £7.50 (advance orders only through the Museum website) https://armyflying.com/what-s-on/events/nothing-is-impossible-the-story-of-the-glider-pilot-regiment/

The talk will also be recorded for catch up viewing after the event through the museum website.

Tony has had a life-long interest in aviation since first flying solo in a glider at 16, then later as a private pilot, and then soaring at Lasham.

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From school Tony went to Sandhurst and was commissioned into the Royal Corps of Transport. After leaving the army he was a manager in BT and his final role in the BT Management College naturally led to going freelance. He continues to enjoy providing clients with varied training and consultancy services. Along the way he has written over 20 books on management and training.

His interest in the Glider Pilot Regiment grew naturally from the military and aviation influences in his life, prompted by publication of the book A Bridge Too Far. In addition to visiting many of the mainstream military sites in Northern Europe he has also been to some less well known, notably Masada and Oradour.

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