NOTAMS

Monday, 20th August 2001
Welcome to the new notices section of my website. In future I plan to post plans for the site as well as forthcoming events and new sections.
Todays notices:
- My Cottesmore photos arrived this morning and there are some excellent photos there that I will post ASAP - Notice the new index photo, which is acting as an advanced preview of the above
- The Avi-net website ring is now in place, please do visit some of the sites on this ring, they are excellent
- I am still looking for new websites to add to my links page, if you have a website to include, please contact me

Saturday, 1 September 2001
Todays notices:
- I have started constructing the Cottesmore section of the Gallery.
- My reprinted Waddington photos have returned, look out for them in the Gallery soon.
- I have a number of other aviation photographers interested in contributing to the site, watch out for their contributions soon.
- Next update will be Monday or Tuesday.

Monday, 3 September 2001
Today's notices:
- The Cottesmore section is finished.
- There are some new links in the Links page.
- There may be fewer updates for the next few months, as I need to balance college, driving lessons and other issues, but I will try to post updates as regularly as possible.
- The Wirral Aviation society is holding a Battle of Britain evening on the 15th September at Bebington Civic centre, Wirral at 7.00pm. There will be a talk, refreshments and a model display. Non members are welcome, but seats are limited, so it will be first come first serve.
- The latest issue of the TWAS magazine, AV-GAS issue 35, is now out and will be available at the above event. The cover of this magazine is designed and printed by your's truly. The cost is �1 for non-TWAS members and if you are a member it is free. For more details on membership, pop over to the website, in the Links section.

Saturday, 15th September 2001
Although there are no new notices today, I thought it appropriate to post a message of condolence to those who's lives were cruelly cut short on the 11th September 2001 by terrorists who have no regard for human life. Since this site contains photos of aircraft similar to those used by these cowardly attackers, I decided it would be insensitive to our American allies, to whom we owe so much, not to say something.

To the American people:
I extend my condolences, and those of the people of North West, and indeed all of, England to the people of the United States in this hour of grief. The people of the UK, a nation that has suffered the effects of terrorism for 30 years, understand the pain you are feeling, and stand by you as you attempt to come to terms with the most evil act of terror every inflicted on any nation.
Our nation will assist you in your efforts to find, and punish those responsible for this act, which was committed by extremists who have no regard for life, democracy or freedom.

My personal view:
Current evidence shows that these people were Islamic extremists, but no religion could ever condone such an action. True Islam preaches peace and tolerance, a message that must be lost on those that carried out Tuesdays atrocity. The people of the Western world must not turn their anger on the millions of people who follow Islam, as most of these people are as horrified as the rest of mankind, but must hunt down and bring to justice those who would seek to change opinions through violence.

As a mark of respect to all of those who died four days ago, I ask that all visitors to this site leave a message of condolence to the families of the victims in the guestbook.

thank you

C. Hodgson, 2001