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| History in world war 1&2 |
14 February 2020
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Obituary for a navigator »
Sqn Ldr Bob Culpin, a WWII bomber pathfinder navigator and later an advanced navigation instructor, has died at the age of...
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D-Day and Decca »
Decca Navigator - History
INTRODUCTION
David S. Jones, a former Decca employee, provides this very fitting introduct...
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| History of navigation |
Aries Anniversary »
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) posted the following on 10 May: 'On This Day: (1945) A modified Lancaster...
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19 December 2019
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| Technology |
31 December 2022
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24 November 2022
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12 February 2019
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TopNav 2019 bookings open »
This year’s visual navigation competition for private pilots is now open for booking.
The 2019 event is to b...
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Older drivers and satnavs »
A recent study has highlighted the effect of ageing on the ability to use vehicle satnavs.
The US National Highwa...
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02 September 2018
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| Autonomy and driverless |
07 February 2020
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| Member News |
18 December 2023
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Obituary: Robin Payne, FRIN »
Robin Payne, FRIN It is with much sadness that we report the passing of RIN Fellow Robin Payne on 28 November 2023.. R...
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Neill Leary »
Institute Fellow Neill Leary died on 2 January at the age of 88. He was an RAF navigator from the early 1950s, flying...
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Sir John Charnley's Ashes »
Past-President Sir John Charnley died in October 2021 in his 99th year; his obituary is included in Member News. To cel...
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Professor Jac Spaans »
We have received the sad news that Jac Spaans has died at the age of 87. Jac was co-founder, former President and Honor...
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| Leisure navigation |
11 December 2023
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Maritime Consultations »
Please note the two consultations from gov.uk below which may be of interest to members of our Small Craft Group. Please r...
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09 September 2021
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| Natural world |
Summer is upon us »
In meteorological terms, 1 June is the beginning of Summer in the northern hemisphere. Meteorologists define nor...
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21 December 2023
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Winter Solstice »
In astronomical terms, Winter starts at the Winter Solstice.
This year the Sun reaches its furthest point south of 23º...
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