The
Silver City Association grew out of the annual Silver City
reunions that were held at Gatwick or in that area from 1977
onwards. In 1987, Keith Dagwell was asked to take over the
organisation of that event and he developed it into the Silver
City Association that exists today.
The
Association aims to keep alive the spirit of Silver City that
was so evident during the company's halcyon days and has a
membership of over 200 ex-Silver City employees and others
involved with the Air Ferry, together with a growing band
of Silver City enthusiasts. There is an Annual Reunion at
Ferryfield (now London Ashford Airport) which is regularly
attended by up to 100 'Citizens' thier families and friends;
those who cannot attend keep in touch through the Association's
annual newsletter.
The
Association also holds what is probably the most comprehensive
archive collection of original documents, photographs and
Silver City memorabilia in the world. Most of this archive
is housed at the British Airways Speedbird Heritage Centre
near Heathrow.
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Membership
is open to anyone interested in the Silver City story
and involves a one-off payment of just £10. Go to
the Membership page to download
an application form. |
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