Join local historian Stephen Nunn for an illustrated talk based on the book ‘Maldon, the Dengie & Battles in the Skies (1939-1945)’. The talk looks at preparations for war on the Home Front, the establishment of Civil Defence Forces, the impact on local people, the role of RAF Bradwell Bay, air incidents and local aircraft crashes. The material is supported by research and aviation archaeology and concludes with surviving evidence of the sacrifice made by Maldon people and VE Day celebrations.

• Parking - Public parking at White Horse Lane car park and Butt Lane Car Park followed by a short walk through Maldon high Street to The Hythe and the Maldon Little ships Club (MLSC).

• Public Transport - Bus 331/31/332/32 from Chelmsford/Burnham-on-Crouch to Maldon alternatively look at www.travelessex.co.uk for more times and information.  Coming by train?  Chelmsford, Hatfield Peverel  and Witham stations are the closest to Maldon then bus services,  for train times visit www.greateranglia.co.uk for up to date train times.