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Recovered from circa November, 2005:  

Circa November, 2005: From Tony Prentice:

To All,
A commemorative stone with inscription and information stand has been commissioned to mark the location of Percy Pilcher's flying test site at Upper Austin Lodge, Eynsford, Kent. The site was used by Hiram Maxim as a firing range and is set in a deep sided valley. It is now in use as a golf course which has preserved it's openness. The unveiling ceremony has been set for the 17th of June 2006.

Funds are being raised by the local council and Eric Littledike is organising the proceedings. Eric has re-built Pilcher's Hawk glider that was in the Science Museum, London and fell into complete disrepair with only a few parts salvageable. The newly completed Hawk will be on display at Duxford Air Museum Heritage display.

Further information can be obtained from Eric.

Tony Prentice