LAA Patron Prince Michael resignation
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LAA Patron Prince Michael resignation
I am at a disadvantage in being up to speed with the LAA magazine as I have been in South East Asia since October and do not return to the UK until May. Hence the latest LAA magazine is sitting in a frozen hall in Norfolk.
However I understand Prince Michael has resigned after 26 years as patron.
Did he give any reason?
What happens now?
I hope the committee will approach either Prince William or Harry to contine the royal link with aviation.
However I understand Prince Michael has resigned after 26 years as patron.
Did he give any reason?
What happens now?
I hope the committee will approach either Prince William or Harry to contine the royal link with aviation.
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Re: LAA Patron Prince Michael resignation
Does the LAA need a Royal patron?Mike Flynn wrote:I hope the committee will approach either Prince William or Harry to contine the royal link with aviation.
Does the LAA need a patron?
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Re: LAA Patron Prince Michael resignation
Hopefully , you'll be wrong there Bill . All 'that' is now a chapter in the past .Bill McCarthy wrote:Oh no, I can see what’s coming next.
But I do think that Donald raises a point ,,and he's not the first one to say that either . I would guess that we do need representatives of good calibre , especially on the political lobbying front . Being able to wheel out the odd titled person to represent us in the various campaigns is always a plus , especially if that person possesses a good understanding and a bit of influence in the aviation world .
The Royals do tend to get a bit of a weaning from the world of aviation don't they , which I guess is seen as an advantage from some quarters . But I'm not sure if that necessarily makes them the right choice though.
[My money's on Alan Kilbride,, ,,]
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Re: LAA Patron Prince Michael resignation
So what happens now?
Who decides on a new patron and how are they approached?
Who decides on a new patron and how are they approached?
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Re: LAA Patron Prince Michael resignation
Probably not a lot,,,,Mike Flynn wrote:So what happens now?
But putting my facetiousness aside for a second , I guess that it isn't a role which has a desperate need to be rapidly filled . Also , and with respect to the fact that such a role could probably be a long-term position for a suitable candidate , then it probably makes sense to avoid rushing in .
Mike's original suggestion of either Harry or Wills I think is excellent and would certainly be a proper coup for the LAA . Not only are they knowledgeable and enthusiastic , but also massively popular with the people , Most of whom have pretty fresh memories of both these guys serving the country in green flying suits . And for either of these boys , attending the Sywell rally would be something that they would both really , genuinely enjoy immensely .
I'm sure that they probably swing by this forum quite regularly ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and seeing this thread may just goad them into dropping their CV's in , next time they're around Turweston .
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Re: LAA Patron Prince Michael resignation
If It's not gonna be me, either of them would make decent substitutes Chris.
It would be a coup indeed if one of them threw their hat in the ring.
It would be a coup indeed if one of them threw their hat in the ring.
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