Joan Wilmer, 65, worked in Shared Services at Warton, Channel Way and Strand Road, buying parts for the various aircraft including the Nimrod and Eurofighter.

Joan and her former colleagues get together and meet up with people like Margaret Hoversall.

She said:"We like meeting up for meals and drinks and keep in touch. We meet at the Grey Friars - which is mostly BAE staff!

"I can see a lot of familiar faces at the Christmas party, and some I haven't seen for quite a while."

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Joan, pictured with friend Monica Musson

Joan, pictured with friend Monica Musson