18 June 2026 19:30
Ian Castle - "Wild Hawk Hunting" - Rex Warneford – the first Zeppelin VC
The Talk: In June 1915, Rex Warneford, Royal Naval Air Service, was hailed a national hero after his stunning achievement in becoming the first man to destroy a German Zeppelin in the air. His early life, however, was a difficult one and, although after his success he was feted everywhere he went, those who served alongside him knew him as a restless spirit, a loner, but also as a brilliant and fearless pilot. Ian Castle returns to Herts at War to tell the incredible story of the pilot they called the ‘Wild Hawk’.
About the Speaker: Ian Castle (FRHistS) is an author and a leading historian of Germany’s WW1 air raids on Britain.
Tickets: Entry is free but we rely totally on donations to cover our costs! - Hall, speaker, drink etc. We suggest £5 per person - or whatever you can afford. You do not need to book to attend, but it would help us if you did (i.e. hall preparation and refreshments etc.).
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