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The following pictures show ASTRA in action :

Black Knight Rocket - East Fortune Museum of Flight BBC Space Correspondent - Reginald Turnill visits ASTRA Aquajet Launch at International Rocket Competition, Largs Aquajet in flight - International Rocket Weekend, Largs Oscar Schwiglhofer - ASTRA's founder - From Mural Painted by Airdrie Arts Club
         

ASTRA CHRISTMAS DINNER 2007

Paul and Zoe fight over the Sweeties Aileen, Graham, Ed and Arthur look on in bewilderment Isobel, William and Lewis Robert, Kirsty and Bob Look on Zoe Smiles for ASTRA
Lewis tells one joke too many to William Robert and John Discuss the size of the Universe (In Inches)      

ASTRA BURNS SUPPER 25 JANUARY 2008

Isobel and William celebrate in true tartan style Meghan and her dad Gavin after Megan sings Burn for the Audience Duncan & Bob toast the Bard Raymond enjoys the Haggis Neeps and Poetry The entire ASTRA contingent devour the Haggis
Even more devouring of the Haggis (Poor thing) How much devouring can a small one legged feather covered Haggis take? Zoe Recites the Bard's special brand of poetry Little Meghan takes a well earned rest after two wonderful songs Paul Meghan and Gavin - Meghan being congratulated for her Sterling efforts - Well Done Meghan

GOLFHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL VISIT TO AIRDRIE PUBLIC OBSERVATORY - 21/01/2008

Cooke's Telescope Eye View of Students in the Observatory Cooke's Telescope Eye View of Students in the Observatory Cooke's Telescope Eye View of Students in the Observatory Duncan showing the Victorian Telescope Eyepieces to the Students All the Students and Paul in the background
         

DANNY KANE, PAUL GRANT AND OTHERS FROM YESTERYEAR - CIRCA 1988

(L-R) - Joe Getchill, Gregory Beekman, Duncan Lunan, Danny Kane, Paul Grant (L-R) - Danny Kane, Paul Grant, Keith Llewellyn (L-R) - Joe Getchill, Gregory Beekman, Duncan Lunan Danny Kane

CHRISTMAS 2007 IN THE KIRKSTYLE + ARTHUR'S 40'TH PARTY

Arthur's 40th - Blowing of the candles - Paul in foreground, Duncan in Background Well Done Arthur - Now you are 40 Christmas 2007 - Paul Poses for the Camera Its the Birthday Boy - Arthur The Guys Cheer on - Rumour has circulated the pub that Arthur bought a round - Surely Not!
Even the local punters put on a show Graham sits in amazemant as Arthur gets legless Airdrie ASTRA Crowd enjoy a pint    

APRIL 2008 IN THE ROBERT HAMILTON+ AILEEN'S BIRTHDAY BASH

Aileen with Paul (Left) and Sean, Hannah and Mark (Right) Aileen & Paul Aileen Huffs and Puffs Oh What a Cake - Who Baked it? - John Belardo in Background The Whole Table Singing Happy Birthday - L-R - Graham, Ian, Paul, John, Aileen (The Party Princess) and William - Three Cheers

ASTRA ANNUAL DINNER - 31 MAY 2008 - THE PANJEA INDIAN RESTAURANT - GLASGOW - ORGANISED BY BOB GRAHAM - AN EXCELLENT MEAL

Paul Aileen, Zoe and Graham Lewis Polishes off a fabulous Curry Duncan, Jerry Stone (Guest), John and Bob Aileen and Zoe tremble at the thought of their fifth helping of Curry Raymond Freezes for a moment as he digests a chiken Tika
Ian and John - ASTRA's very own Terminator twins A shot up through the middle of the table - check all those curry lovers Zoe with Aileen in the background Lewis and Robert Aileen, Paul and Graham
Lewis and Raymond bearing up well Bob and Jerry after their 11th lap of curry helpings (the food was good) Graham with Andy Paul and Zoe Zoe and Aileen
Aileen and Paul Graham, Aileen and Paul Robert and John - Here weighing 18stone each - phew that curry was stupendous Ian and Jamie - Outside for a breather Bob, Aileen and Duncan - Drinking Al Fresco
Aileen, Graham and Jerry head for the hills (Charing Cross - Glasgow) Jerry and Graham on the big choo choo      

ASTRA OUTING TO MEIKLE BIN - 8th JUNE 2008

Base Camp - The Bonny Bonny Banks of The Caron Valley Reservoir Our hardy band of experienced mountaineers set of to conquer the summit of Meikle Bin Half way up this high altitude climb our intrepid band stop for tea and sandwiches - How very British - Pass the trifle someone. We stop at a fuel stop and take in the nice view - notice how the kids seem to be leading the way - where are those oldies? Graham dons his customary blue top for the adventure - now being sold at only the best "Man at C&A" shops
Whats that out there in the long grass - It's Lewis having a great time - a real boys day out Meghan and Mum - Galloping up that hill - but the oldies are still not to be seen Leading on to the summit - Is that Paul camping, or does he just pose for the cameras like that all the time? Here come the old brigade now - John and Paul pose for this shot Is that Paul ho;ding Aileen up or vice versa? Bringig up the rear and halfway up Meikle Bin
Well done Lewis as he reaches the summit - with the adults all well behind " all the way to the top on his back - and they were first to the top L-R Graham, John, Roisin, Paul C, Paul S & Aileen - Taking a well earned rest. As I neared the top, for a moment I thought I was at Sugar Loaf Mountain in Rio - Raymond atop the trig point at the summit. Aileen at Meikle Bin Trig Point
The lesser spotted blue breasted dale harrier - otherwise known as Graham of the moors - this beast was spotted with a powerful high speed film A group photo as everyone celebrates being that little bit closer to outer space. Well done everyone! Everyone gathered at the trig point for one lasg group photo John and Paul Flying without wings Up totem pole - what can you see at the top big chief Wigwam Belardo?
And for the finl act we will jump through fire and swallow a sword I always said Aileen deserved to be put on a plinth Gavin and family ready for the trip back to base ASTRA examines a firefly plane that crashed on Meikle Bin during the 1950's and what's left of it Back at base camp, Graham and John examine the contents of Pauls feet - what a gruesome thought
We near base camp again after a great day out Raymond and Lewis at base camp Meikle Bin from the car window    

ASTRA AIRDRIE BRANCH VISIT DUNDEE SATELLITE TRACKING STATION & THE MILLS OBSERVATORY - DUNDEE - 21 JUNE 2008

Ruth and Lucie 10 Storeys up on the roof at the Dundee Satellite Tracking Station Arthur in the centre flanked by some of ASTRA's younger Troops Ian (Left) and John - Preparing to jump What a dish - Ailenns no half bad either :0) Aileens 4 disciples - Raising a toast, L-R Jodie, Ruth, Zoe & Lucie
Robert Law conducts a tour of the Cooke Telescope inside the Mills Observatory, Dundee Is this a pirate I see before me? Ruth poses in front of telescope ASTRA Members gather around the Cooke (We weren't Glum - just interested - honest!) Everyone gathering for a picture at the door of the Mills Observatory Aileen - The Pied Piper of ASTRA and her band of merry followers
The Munch Bunch at Wetherspoons, Dundee Flying the Saltire Even more flag waving The city of Discovery (Captain Cooke's Ship) What a view from the tracking station rooftop
The Mills Observatory 102 Cooke Refractor Robert tells Paul about the Cooke Arthur Ponders, Aileen Wanders and John Terminates Its a Long Way Down Everyone gathered on the roof of the Dundee Satellite Tracking Station for a group photo (Our Guide Neil Lonie in Picture)
We will recruit anyone - here we see Lewis co-ercing Desperate Dan to join ASTRA Another pair of satisfied ASTRAnuts Raymond and Arthur after being fed and watered The plaque on the wall of the Mills Observatory Robert Law greets ASTRA at the Mills Observatory
The papier mache dome of the Mills Observatory Paul and Arthur Inspect the Cooke The clan again outside the Mills Observatory We wave goodbye to Robert Law after a great day out in Dundee