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Derby

Monthly Meeting - Balloons and Parachutes: The Adventures of an Edwardian Air Display Heroine

Event type: Monthly Meeting
Date: 25th June 2026
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: St Mary's Church Hall

Speaker Tony Waldron.  The inspirational story of parachute pioneer, Dolly Shepherd, is one of daring, bravery and determination and this talk explores Dolly’s amazing exploits in this once popular form of pre-aeroplane aerial entertainment.