In preparation for the liberation of Kuwait, James Prain, an Army officer and chartered land surveyor then serving as a senior instructor at the Royal School of Military Survey, was tasked with providing the desert navigation training to troops about to deploy to Saudi Arabia. The talk will cover the requirement for training, the issues of desert navigation, the training, its delivery and the longer-term consequences.

Pre-registration is mandatory, using the name on your photo-ID. Closing date 15^th Jan.  Photo ID will be required for entry.

Refreshments will be available on arrival from about 1830.

W3W: skip.fund.museum

Before the meeting there will be a reserved area at the adjacent carvery pub:

The Walnut Tree Farm

Adanac Drive

SO16 0AU

(W3W: pocket.talent.patio)

(A few minutes walk from OS)

This has an extensive carvery/restaurant.

Please indicate if you intend to join the gathering before the meeting proper.