The remarkable story of Sir John Alcock and Sir Arthur Whitten Brown's transatlantic flight, 100 years ago today, was recalled again tonight at a dinner staged to commemorate the event.
Cadets from 215 Squadron were present as was Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty, Group Captain Roger Simon, the new Vice Chancellor of Swansea University, the Lord Lieutenant and the High Sheriff, amongst many notable guests. There was also another model of the plane they flew in on display.
The links between Sir Arthur Whitten Brown and Swansea are very strong. He was the very first commanding officer of the newly formed 215 Squadron of the Air Training Corps, a Deputy Lieutenant of the then County of Glamorgan and a resident of the town for most of his adult life.
There will be other events later this year to mark his achievements.
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