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• 1.30pm: Calypso melodies from Alexander D Great – Main Entrance
Help us celebrate the centenary of William Robinson Clarke receiving his wings. Born in Kingston, Jamaica he travelled to England, aged 20, to join the Royal Flying Corps - becoming a pilot in 1917. Discover the amazing story of the first African-Caribbean pilot in this special event created for Black History Month. • 11.00am: First World War songs and music by St. Michael and All Angels Steel Orchestra – Main Entrance • 11.30am: William Robinson Clarke, an introductory talk by curator Peter Devitt – Lecture Theatre • 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm: Storytelling with Winston Nzinga – Art Gallery • 12.15pm: Calypso melodies from Alexander D Great with St. Michael and All Angels Steel Orchestra – Main Entrance • 1.00pm: Tour exploring the stories of First World War African-Caribbean aviators – First World War in the Air Gallery
• 2.00pm, 3.00pm: Dance performances by IRIE! Dance Theatre – Halton Gallery • 2.30pm: The Life of William Robinson Clarke, a specially commissioned performance by Alexander D Great – Halton Gallery • 3.30pm: First World War songs and music by St. Michael and All Angels Steel Orchestra – Halton Gallery • Throughout the day: Archives Revealed, explore the personal diaries and papers of African-Caribbean aviators – Boardroom
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For further details about this event please go to www.rafmuseum.org.uk/whatson 020 8205 2266 london@rafmuseum.org The Royal Air Force Museum London, Grahame Park Way, Colindale, London NW9 5LL