Aces High Anniversary - 30 at 30! - 28th & 29th November
Join us for a very special milestone, where we’ll be inviting THIRTY Veterans to the gallery over the weekend, for one of our biggest signing events EVER, to celebrate our 30th anniversary!
30 Years of Aces High. One Weekend to Celebrate!
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November 2026 | 10am–4pm Both Days
This November, Aces High Gallery celebrates its 30th anniversary, and we're marking the occasion with a very special weekend at the gallery!
Over the past three decades, we've had the privilege of meeting some extraordinary people, sharing remarkable stories and making countless memories along the way. Now, we'd love you to join us as we celebrate 30 years of Aces High.
30 AT 30 – A VERY SPECIAL SIGNING WEEKEND!
We're aiming to bring together THIRTY veterans across the anniversary weekend, with a different group of approximately 15 guests joining us on each day.
It promises to be one of the biggest signing weekends we've ever organised, offering collectors and aviation enthusiasts the chance to meet some remarkable individuals, hear their stories and celebrate the occasion together.
Our guest list is currently being assembled, with names and further signing details to be announced as they're confirmed.
Working Guestist:
LIGHTNING & PHANTOM VETERANS
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Air chief marshal SIR JOHN ALLISON — Sunday
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Captain IAN BLACK — Sunday (TBC)
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Captain KEN CARVOSSO — Sunday
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Sergeant DAVID HORSFIELD — Sunday
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STEVE HUNT — Saturday (TBC)
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Air commodore RICK PEACOCK-EDWARDS CBE AFC — Both days
TORNADO & GULF WAR VETERANS
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Squadron leader LES HENDRY MBE — Sunday
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Squadron leader ANDREW WHITE — Sunday
V-FORCE & VULCAN VETERANS
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Captain DAVID GLADWIN — Sunday
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Sergeant ANTHONY PALMER — Saturday
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Flight lieutenant BILL PERRINS — Sunday
AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ & MODERN OPERATIONS
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Flight lieutenant ANDREW CLAESENS AE VR RAFR — Saturday
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Sergeant SHAUN FISHWICK — Saturday
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Sergeant CHRIS LEWIS — Saturday
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Corporal ROSS NELSON — Saturday
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Master aircrew TERRY RUMBLE — Both days
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Staff sergeant RICHARD SPRECKLEY — Both days
ADDITIONAL RAF VETERANS
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Squadron leader DAVID FRY — Sunday
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Flight lieutenant MARK WHITE — Sunday
LET'S MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!
But this anniversary isn't just about the signing tables.
We want to welcome everyone who's been part of the Aces High story over the years, whether you've been collecting with us for decades, attended one of our events or only recently discovered the gallery.
Come along, catch up with old friends, share your memories of Aces High and help us celebrate this rather special milestone!
We're planning a relaxed, festive atmosphere across both days, with:
· 🍻 Licensed bar – Raise a glass to 30 years of Aces High!
· 🍽️ Food and refreshments – Including some suitably seasonal mince pies.
· 🎶 Music and entertainment – Adding to the anniversary atmosphere throughout the weekend.
· 🎩 Period dress welcome! – Feel free to get into the spirit of the occasion.
And, of course, the gallery will be full of aviation and military artwork for visitors to explore.
HERE'S TO THE NEXT 30 YEARS!
Whether you're joining us to meet the veterans, enjoy the celebrations or simply pop in to wish us a happy birthday, we'd be delighted to see you.
After all, an anniversary like this wouldn't be quite the same without the people who've supported us along the way.
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November
10am–4pm each day
Aces High Gallery, Steventon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6SN
Further details, including our participating veterans and signing arrangements, will be announced as they're confirmed. Please check back for updates.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
