Operation Fantast

from Fancyclopedia 2 ca. 1959

Ken Slater organized this group to get around the exchange restrictions on stf and money just after World War II. It prospered well till Ken retired it from activity as a fan group around 1955. Useful work included publication of a large and well-duplicated Official Organ named after the club, including data of current and historical interest. Ken apparently kept most of the reins and responsibility in his own hands, a point deserving the attention of others who meditate on general fan organizations. from Fancyclopedia 2 Supplement ca. 1960: Ken Slater's commercial enterprise is called simply Fantast (Medway) Ltd", not Operation ditto.