NEWS
26 June 2023
Very sad to report the passing of Air Cdre Jack Broughton OBE DL FBIM, last Chairman of the ACA and Archive Trust, on 25 June. Funeral details will be posted when available.
22 June 2023
Message from Des Richard:
The RAF Ceremonial Office invites members of the Aircrew Association to attend the Annual Battle of Britain Thanksgiving Service in Westminster Abbey on 17th September at 1100 to be seated by 1030.
Please let me know by 8th July if you wish to attend together with companions. Names of both please. Also let me know if there are any special requirements regarding disabilities or need to use a wheel chair.
Email Des Richard>>>.
26 December 2022
The Annual Church Service to Commemorate the Formation of the RAF will be held at St Clement James Church on Sunday 16th April 2023.
Details of how to apply here>>.
20 August 2022
A report on the final Project Propeller at Halpenny Green on 19 June 20-22 is here>>.
24 July 2022
The funeral of Jim Wright DFC, a leading light in the campaign for a Bomber Command Medal, will be held at 1pm on Monday 1 August at the South Oxford Crematorium. Please RSVP to his son.
1 June 2022
The RAF Ceremonial Office wish to invite members of ACA to the annual Battle of Britain Thanksgiving Service in Westminster Abbey on Sunday 18 September commencing at 1100 (to be seated by 1030). Contact Des Richard by the end of June for places.
19 May 2022
News of two fundraing campaings by the Newark Air Museum is here>>.
30 April 2022
The April 2022 Chiltern branch newsletter is here>> with a history of the BAe146 in RAF service.
6 November 2021
Work has started at Duxford to return Typhoon RB396 to flying condition.
See hawkertyphoon.com/.
13 May 2021
Many congratulations to past ACA member Ted Barrett on not only reaching the grand old age of 100, but also still being an active pilot and engineer. Happy Birthday! More here>>.
16 February 2021
Chiltern and Woking branch newsletters added here>>.
25 December 2020
View the Bomber Command Australia Christmas Message on YouTube.
21 November 2020
The latest newsletters from Chiltern and Woking branches are now on the Newsletter page
23 August 2020
The latest newsletters from Chiltern and Woking branches are now on the Newsletter page
27 July 2020
The annual Battle of Britain Commemoration Service in Westminster Abbey will be held on 20 September 2020 with very restricted attendance. Details here>>.
12 July 2020
Issue 6 of the Chiltern Branch virus newsletter is here>>.
21 June 2020
Issue 5 of the Chiltern Branch virus newsletter is here>>.
20 June 2020
The Aircrew Association Archive Trust has completed its work and dissolved on 30 June 2020. Details here>>.
18 May 2020
The YouTube video of the virtual Air Forces Memorial Service of Commemoration from Runnymede on Sunday 17 May 2020 is here>>.
14 May 2020
Please raise a glass to Flt Lt John Cruikshank VC on his 100th birthday on 20 May 2020. His biography is here>> and a video of his gallant mission is here>>.
13 May 2020
There will be a virtual Air Forces Memorial Service of Commemoration from Runnymede on Sunday 17 May 2020. Details of how to watch the event are here>>.
10 May 2020
Issue 3 of the Chiltern Branch virus newsletter is here>>.
30 April 2020
Issue 2 of the Chiltern Branch virus newsletter is here>>.
21 April 2020
Chiltern have started to publish brief newsheets during the COVID-19 lockdown. Issue 1 is here>>.
20 March 2020
The RCAF Association produces regular informative newsletters by email. You can sign up via their web site. Their latest newsletter is here>>.
1 March 2020
The March 2020 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter, the last to be edited by Graham Laurie, is here>>.
9 February 2020
Dedication of Horndean Memorial to two Australian airmen who crashed and died in 1945 reported here>>.
15 January 2020
Patrick Carter, currently writing a book on the Hawker Typhoon, is hoping to speak to surviving Typhoon aircrew or ground crew with a view to getting their personal side of the story. Please respond to webmaster@aircrew if you are willing to help.
2 December 2019
The December 2019 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
1 November 2019
The November 2019 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
8 October 2019
Past members of the ACA Council met for their annual lunch on 4 October and heard that the ACA Archive Trust had made a substantial donation to RAFA. Details here>>.
3 October 2019
The October 2019 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
3 September 2019
The September 2019 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
3 September 2019
The September 2019 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
27 August 2019
A history of the Templewood memorial to the crew of Hampden X3023 by Air Cdre Jack Broughton is here>>.
5 August 2019
The August 2019 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
3 July 2019
The July 2019 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
9 June 2019
ACA members are invited to apply by 1 July for places at the 2019 Battle of Britain Service in Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15 September. Details here>>.
6 June 2019
The June 2019 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
3 May 2019
The 75th anniversary of VE Day will be celebrated 8-10 May 2020 with SSAFA as the exclusive charity. Details here>>.
1 May 2019
The 2019 Bomber Command Memorial Service at Runnymede will be held between 1100 and 1400 on Sunday 12 May 2019.
1 May 2019
The May 2019 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
2 April 2019
The April 2019 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
2 March 2019
The March 2019 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
5 February 2019
A favourable report about the re-opened Biggin Hill Memorial Chapel by a past National Secretary of the ACA is here>>.
31 January 2019
The February 2019 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
7 January 2019
The January 2019 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
2 December2018
The December 2018 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>. Thanks, Graham!
19 November 2018
The 2019 programme of events at the Newark Air Museum is here>>.
4 November 2018
The November 2018 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
15 October 2018
A meeting of the trustees of the ACA Archive Trust will be held on 21 November 2018. Trustee and contact details here>>.
12 October 2018
Former members of the ACA Council met for lunch at the RAF Club on 12 October. Report here>>.
3 October 2018
The October 2018 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
3 September 2018
A report on the memorial to the loss of two Lancasters and crews on 1 September 1943 has been unveiled at Bleasby in Nottinghamshire. Details here>.
3 September 2018
The September 2018 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
14 August 2018
We have received a request for WWII Dakota crews or parachutists to contribute their experiences to a C-47 restoration project aimed at the 2019 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Details here>>.
2 August 2018
Applications are invited to attend the Battle of Britain Memorial Service in Westminster Abbey on Sunday 16 September 2018. Details here>>.
1 August 2018
The August 2018 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
6 July 2018
There are opportunities for veterans to visit the aircraft tour on Horse Guards Parade between 09.00 and 11.00 on the mornings of 6–9 July inclusive, but this must be pre-booked via RAF100@rafa.org.uk. This session is aimed at veterans and will be alongside other groups such as cadets while it is cooler and before the site opens to the public at 11.00. It is appreciated that some RAF veterans (of any age) may need some additional support in order for them to be able to attend.
Information about the other dates and locations can be found here>>.
2 July 2018
The July 2018 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
25 June 2018
St. Georges RAF Chapel of Remembrance Biggin Hill has a stained glass window given by ACA. The Chapel has been closed for a year to allow for building work on site (not in the Chapel). It reopens on November 11th. with a Remembrance Day Service.
For more information email The Friends of St. Georges secretary Margaret Wilmot.
2 June 2018
The June 2018 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
4 May 2018
The May 2018 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
9 April 2018
Newark Air Museum have just published a book on the history of RAF Balderton, a wartime RAF station. For details of the book and other news from the museum, see here>>.
30 March 2018
The April 2018 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
1 March 2018
The March 2018 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
27 February 2018
ACM Sir Peter Squires, CAS in the early 2000s, sadly died suddenly on 19 February 2018 A web-based book of condolences is here>>.
27 February 2018
The Newark Air Museum has acquired a Chinook fuselage. Details here>>
1 February 2018
The February 2018 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
22 January 2018
We are very sad to record the death of past ACA Chairman Sqn Ldr Peter Crouch AFM on 14 January. Funeral details here>>.
3 January 2018
The December 2017 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>> and the January 2018 edition is here>>.
28 October 2017
The November edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
17 October 2017
Update on the future of the ACA Memorial Window in the Biggin Hill Memorial Chapel is here>>.
28 September 2017
The October edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
7 September 2017
The September edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
2 Aug 2017
The August edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
3 Jul 2017
The July edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
4 Jun 2017
The annual Battle of Britain Thanksgiving Service will be held in Westminster Abbey on Sunday 17 September 2017. Details and how to apply for seats here>>.
31 May 2017
The June edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
3 May 2017
See 15 Apr 2017 below.
Bromley Council has approved plans to demolish the part of St Georges Chapel that contains the ACA Memorial Window without, as far as can be determined from documents available on the web, specifying a future for the ACA window. Details under item 4.1 here>>.
2 May 2017
The May edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>
27 Apr 2017
Newark Air Museum Hastings and Shackleton 40th Anniversary weekend 20-21 May 2017. Details here>>.
23 Apr17
9000 fallen soldiers etched into the Normandy sand which were largely ignored by the press are shown here>>.
15 Apr 17
Those with an interest in Biggin Hill and the Battle of Britain should be aware of plans submitted by Biggin Hill Memorial Trust to Bromley Council proposing major changes to St Georges RAF Chapel including demolishing an annexe containing an ACA stained glass window. Details are here>>. Comments may be made via the Comments tab on that web page by 18 April.
See also here>>.
5 Apr 17
The April edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>> plus Jim's Story.
4 Mar 17
The Annual Act of Commemoration to honour those who lost their lives will be held at the Air Forces Memorial at Runnymede (Cooper’s Hill Lane, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey TW20 0LB) on Sunday 7 May 2017 at 11.00 am.
4 Mar 17
The March edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>
31 Jan 17
The February edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>
18 Jan 17
The January edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>
2 Dec 2016
The December edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>
2 Nov 2016
With apologies for their late availability due webmaster absence, the October and November Chiltern Branch newsletters can now be viewed.
2 Sep 2016
The September edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>
2 Aug 2016
The August edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>
19 Jul 2016
The July edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>
27 Jun 2016
Details of the 2016 Battle of Britain Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Sunday 18 September 2016, including how to obtain tickets, are here>>.
6 Jun 2016
The June edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>
28 Apr 2016
The May edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
14 Apr 2016
The XS422 Lightning T5 return to flight project is looking £75,000 through their Kickstarter appeal. See here>> for details. They've a long way to go before the appeal closes at 2359 hours on 30 Apr 2016. Your contribution will be very welcome!
6 Apr 2016
The April edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
5 Apr 2015
A memorial event is being held at Yeovilton on 21 July 2016 to celebrate the life and achievments of renowned test pilot Capt 'Winkle' Brown RN. More details here>>.
13 Mar 2015
Now is the time to book places at the RAF Air Loadmaster Association service at St Clement Danes in London on 8 May 2016. Details here>>.
29 Feb 2016
The March edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
8 Feb 2016
The RAF Sports Lottery is in need of more particpants. Open to all serving and past members of the RAF. Details here>>.
4 Feb 2016
RAF Air Gunner Tom Tate has died aged 98 with no known relatives. It would be much appreciated if the ACA was represented at his funeral in Amersham on 10 Feb. Details on the Aircrew Forum here>>.
3 Feb 2016
The February 2016 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
31 Dec 15
If any branch has set up as a Limited Company, they might like to contact the webmaster for a copy of the Sussex Branch note about their experiences when winding up the company and reverting to a simpler management structure.
31 Dec 2015
The January 2016 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
8 Dec 2015
The December edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
13 Nov 2015
ACA members are invited to attend the RAF Air Loadmaster Association service at St Clement Danes in London on 8 May 2016. Details here>>.
2 Nov 2015
Support the RAF Benevolent fund by buying their Christmas cards - see here>>.
2 Nov 2015
The November edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
2 Oct 2015
The October edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
7 Sep 2015
Sad to report that Air Marshal Peter Walker CB CBE, the final President of the Aircrew Association, died suddenly on 6 September 2015 aged 65.
3 Sep 2015
The September edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
28 Aug 2015
The ACA Golfing Society 2016 fixture list is here>>.
3 Aug 2015
Bomber Command veterans sought for memorial unveilingin Lincoln 0n 2 October. Details here>>.
31 Jul 2015
The August 2015 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
5 Jul 2015
The July 2015 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
21 Jun 2015
MOD announces plans for 70th anninversay of VJ day on 15 SAugust 2015. See here>>.
21 Jun 2015
Talk by decorated WWII navigator David Golding in Arundel 7pm 4 July 2015. Details here>>.
3 Jun 2015
The June 2015 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
30 May 2015
Applications are now being accepted for attendance at the Battle of Britain Memorial Service in Westminster Abbey on Sunday 20 September 2015. Closing date is 17 July. Details here>>.
5 May 2015
The May 2015 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
11 Apr 2015
New Aviation Memorial to be unveiled at Broomhill Grange, Nottinghamshire on 19 June 2015. Details here>>.
6 Apr 2015
Newark Air Museum's 2015 event list is here>>.
6 Apr 2015
The April Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
3 Mar 2015
The March 2015 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
18 Feb 2015
Details of Armed Forces Day on 27 June 2015 and how to apply for grants are here>>.
4 Feb 2015
The February 2015 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
7 Jan 2015
Those who are concerned at the threat to close the RAF Chapel of Remembrance at Biggin Hill may wish to note the e-petition here>> Also note the Prime Minister's committment to this memorial given near the end of PMQs on 7 Jan 15.
2 Jan 2015
The January 2015 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
31 Dec 2014
The next Project Propeller WWII aircrew reunion will be at Cosford on 30 May 2015. Details and how to apply here>>.
6 Dec 2014
The December 2014 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
23 Nov 2014
Film maker Andrew Panton seeks inputs from all Lancaster veterans or their family members who can provide insights into the missions that involved the TallBoy and Grand Slam bombs. For example: the Tirpitz raids; raids on V2 and V3 sites; and the raids on Bielefeld, Arnsberg, Arbergen, Nienburg Farge (March 1945), Hamburg and Heligoland(April 1945). The information will be used in a series of short educational films to help various UK aviation museums develop a lasting legacy for future generations to learn from. If you feel you can contribute insights and stories please email Andrew Panton and he will follow up with you.
10 Nov 2014
Book signing for RAF Winthorpe - The Story of an Airfield 1939-1959 at the Newark Air Museum 15 November. Details here>>.
3 Nov 2014
The November Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
2 Nov 2014
The Autumn 2014 newsletter of the Sussex Branch is here>>.
20 Oct 2014
ACA Golfing Society 2015 newsletter with booking forms for fixtures is here>>.
2 Oct 2014
The October 2014 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>> and includes an update from Des Richard on his recent medical problems.
2 Sep 2014
Air Cdre Des Richard, last Chairman of the ACA, is seriously ill in Cobham Ward, Luton and Dunstable Hospital. No visitors before the end of the week.
30 Aug 2014
The September 2014 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>> and includes dates, times and places where the two flying Lancasters are due to appear at public displays during September 2014.
9 Aug 2014
The August 2014 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
30 Jul 2014
The July 2014 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
10 Jun 2014
New Forces 24-hour TV channel operated by SSVC opens on Sky 299, Virgin 244 and Freesat 652 with news, live events, features and documentaries about every aspect of the armed forces including operations, equipment, training, welfare, sport, charity fundraising and forces family life. See associated web site here>>.
9 Jun 2014
Details of the 74th Battle of Britain Memorial Service to be held in Westminster Abbey on Sunday 21 September 2014 are here>>. Written applications required by 18 July 2014.
9 Jun 2014
The June 2014 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
4 May 2014
The May 2014 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
29 Mar 2014
The April 2014 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
16 Mar 2014
The 2014 Red Arrows programme is here>>.
14 Mar 2014
Newark Air Museum V-Force Tribute 2014 on 17 & 18 May. Details here>>.
14 Mar 2014
The March 2014 Chiltern Branch Newsletter is here>>.
4 Mar 2014
Appeal to veterans interested in going to Normandy for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings to contact the Royal British Legion is here>>.
27 Feb 2014
Project Propeller 2014 will be on 21 June at Gloucester Airport. Details here>>.
18 Feb 2014
MOD invites funding bids for Armed Forces Day 2014. Deadline 28 March. Details here>>.
4 Feb 2014
The February 2014 Chiltern Branch newsetter is here>>.
30 Jan 2014
MOD announces support for commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings 5-6 June 2014. Press release here>>.
6 Jan 2014
The January 2014 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
12 Dec 2013
The ACA Archive Trust has declined to continue sponsoring this web site. The webmaster is therefore continuing to run the site independently with welcome support from the Woking and Surrey Branches.
2 Dec 2013
The December Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
11 Nov 2013
The January 2014 ACA Golfing Society Newsletter is here>>.
8 Nov 2013
The IWM Duxford programe for the next year is here>>.
2 Nov 2013
The Chiltern Branch November newsletter is here>>.
25 Oct 2013
Free admission to IWM Duxford on Remembrance Sunday. Details here>>.
23 Nov 2013
The Autumn 2013 Sussex Branch newsletter is here>>.
15 Nov 2013
The October Chiltern newsletter is here>>.
3 Sep 2013
The September 2013 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
28 Aug 2013
Mill Rythe Holiday Village on Hayling Island offers veterans and serving members of the armed forces discounted short breaks from 16 and 20 September 2013. Details here>>.
15 Aug 2013
24 Sqn Reunion and AGM at RAF Brize Norton on Saturday 5 October 2013. 2013 will be the 98th Anniversary of XXIV Squadron. Details here>>.
2 Aug 2013
Update on Canadian Halifax 57 Rescue Project here>>.
2 Aug 2013
RAF Museum London open in the evenings over Battle of Britain weekend 14-15 September 2013. Free admission. Details here>>.
2 Aug 2013
Update on Defence Discount Service, which is open to veterans, here>>.
1 Aug 2013
Report on the Grand Opening of the ACA Building at YAM is here>>.
30 Jul 2013
The August 2013 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
11 Jul 2013
The July 2013 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
9 Jul 2013
ACA Golfing Society 2014 fixture list published here>>.
6 Jul 2013
RAF Linton-on-Ouse will provide a 4-ship flypast at YAM at 12:35 in support of the ACA Grand Opening on 24 July.
29 Jun 2013
Programme for ACA event at Yorkshire Air Museum on 24 July 2013 is here>> and details of transport from York station are here>>.
12 Jun 2013
Invitation to ACA members to attend final ACA event: opening of the new ACA building at Yorkshire Air Museum on 24 July. Details here>>.
12 Jun 2013
News of the Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial here>>.
12 Jun 2013
Important changes to parking arrangemnets for Medway on Armed Forces Day 29 June. Updated details here>> and revised parking pass here>>.
30 May 2013
June 2013 Ciltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
24 May 2013
New 20-minute Lancaster movie to premiere on 28 June at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. For free tickets and details, see here>>.
10 May 2013
Service in Westminster Abbey on 11 July 2013 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. Details and how to apply for places are given here>>.
9 May 2013
RAF Museum London celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Dambuster raid. Details here>>.
2 May 2013
Pictures from the 2013 opening match of the ACA Golfing Society are here>.
26 Apr 2013
The May 2013 edition of the Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
17 Apr 2013
The Spring 2013 Sussex Branch newsletter is here>>.
1 Apr 2013
The April Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
25 Mar 2013
Invitation to attend the Grand Opening of the new ACA Building at YAM is here>>.
23 Mar 2013
Annual Act of Commemoration at Runnymede Memorial is on 12 May 2013. Details here>>.
11 Mar 2013
Opening ceremony for the new ACA Building at Yorkshire Air Museum will be on Wednesday 24 July 2013. Details to follow.
8 Mar 2013
Workshop on Airpower and using the RAF Museum Hendon archives on 22 March 2013. Prior registration required. Details here>>.
8 Mar 2013
Invitation to attend the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust Annual Memorial Day on Sunday 14 July 2013 at the National Memorial, Capel le Ferne, Folkestone. Details here>>.
4 Mar 2013
War & Peace Revival at RAF Westenhangar (near Hythe, Kent) 17-21 July 2013 invites veterans of WWII, Korea and National Service. Details here>>.
4 Mar 2013
March 2013 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
21 Feb 2013
Communities encouraged to apply for funding for Armed Forces Day events on 29 June 2013. Details here>>.
7 Feb 2013
The Feb 2013 Chiltern Newsletter is here>>.
23 Jan 2013
Forces Discount Directory published here>>. Open to veterans.
19 Jan 2013
Details of the Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial appeal are here>>.
28 Dec 2012
Chiltern Branch January 2013 newsletter is here>>.
9 Dec 2012
IWM Duxford announce their 2013 air show programme here>>.
6 Dec 2012
Defence Discount Service launched with free membership including veterans. Details here>>.
30 Nov 2012
Sussex ACA Autumn 2012 newsletter is here>>.
30 Nov 2012
December 2012 Chiltern branch newsletter is here>>.
18 Nov 2012
Update on the Aircrew Association Archive Trust is here>>.
14 Nov 2012
News of the Veterans and Reserves Mental Health Programme is here>>.
14 Nov 2012
The new web site of the RAF Flight Engineer and Air Engineer Association is here>>.
10 Nov 2012
The Winter 2012 newsletter of the Queen Alexandra Hospital Home in Worthing is here>>.
8 Nov 2012
November edition of Flight Plan, newsletter of Ontario ACA, is here>>.
7 Nov 2012
Chiltern Branch November newsletter is here>>.
27 Oct 2012
Latest newsletter of the ACA Golfing Society is here>>.
23 Oct 2012
Progress report on Canadian Halifax recovery project is here>>.
17 Oct 2012
Beachy Head Bomber Command Memorial was unvield in July 2012. See here>> and here>>.
8 Oct 2012
A3T building at Yorkshire Air Museum handed over by builders ready for fitting out. See here>>.
6 Oct 2012
The ACA honorary chaplain, Bill Pegg, has graciously accepted the appointment of Chaplain Emeritus to the ACA Archive Trust. See here>>.
4 Oct 2012
Veterans UK have published another poidcast explaining progress on the Armed Frorces Covenant here>>.
13 Sep 2012
Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial Appeal web site is now live here>>. They would welcome submission of relevant memories by e-mail .
9 Sep 2012
Bomber Command Museum of Canada honoured with Five Queen's Jubilee medals. Details here>>.
9 Sep 2012
Last ACA Council members lay wreath at the National Arboretum. Details here>>.
3 Sep 2012
Veterans are invited to apply for tickets to a service on 27 October 2012 in Westminster Abbey followed by a reception to mark the 70th anniversary of El Alamein. Details here>>.
30 Aug 2012
AHL have posted a video about Tad Wier, a wartime Polish Lancaster pilot, here>>.
28 Aug 2012
Further pictures of the YAM ACA building here>>.
13 Aug 2012
ACA Cyprus launches new web site here>>.
12 Aug 2012
An excellent illustrated report from ACA Canada on the Bomber Command Memorial ceremony is here>>.
8 Aug 12
New Polish Aviation Display at Grantham Museum. Details here>>.
8 Aug 2012
Sussex Branch newsletter including their attendance at the dedicatiuon of the Bomber Command Memorial is here>>.
2 Aug 2012
August Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>> and includes a general invitation to join the Chiltern Branch for lunch on 28 September in Abingdon - book in advance - see pages 7 and 8.
26 Jul 2012
Update on progress with the A3T building project at Yorkshire Air Museum is here>>.
26 Jul 2012
RAF Museum launches new web site here>>.
20 Jul 2012
Temporary display at Grantham Museum “Polish Air Force: First To Fight" opens on 3 August 2012. Details here>>.
14 Jul 12
420 Sqn and RCAF talk at RAF Waddington 7pm 7 August 2012. Details here>>.
9 Jul 2012
504Sqn memorial unveiled at Hucknall. Details here>>.
29 Jun 2012
RAF Benevolent Fund appeals for legacies. Details here>>.
28 Jun 2012
July 2012 Chiltern Branch newsletter is here>>.
27 Jun 2012
Northen Ireland Veterans Service of Remembrance at the National Arboretum on 22 September 2012. Details here>>.
26 Jun 2012
Celebration of the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial at the Victory Services Club, Marble Arch, on 28 June 2012. Details here>>.
26 Jun 2012
Medway Armed Forces Day 30 June 2012. Details here>>.
21 Jun 2012
ACA Greater Vancouver branch newsletter for June 2012 is here>>.
18 Jun 2012
IWM Duxford Spitfire and Merlin event 5 August 2012. more>>
18 Jun 2012
ACA Golf page updated with new pictures and 2013 programme. more>>
11 Jun 2012
Historic images from the RAF Museum avaiable for viewing HERE.
11 Jun 2012
Talk on 23 June 2012 in Lincoln on WWI aviation in Lincolnshire. Details HERE.
11 Jun 2012
Ledbury Battle of Britain Memorial Day 16 September 2012 requests ACA guests. Details HERE.
9 Jun 2012
ACA central funds distributed after final audit. Details HERE.
8 Jun 2012
Final flying participation for Duxford Flying Legends airshow on 30 June HERE.
7 Jun 2012
10% off RAF Museum gift range until 17 June 2012. Details HERE.
13 May 2012
Newark Air Museum Cockpit-Fest 16-17 June 2012. Details HERE.
11 May 2012
Details of the Armed Forces Jubilee Spectacular at Windsor on 19 May 2012 HERE.
11 May 2012
RAFBF supports St Nicholas Hospice Care, Bury St Edmunds. Details HERE.
4 May 2012
Completing the RAF Museum survey before 21 May offers entry into a prize draw for a £100 Amazon voucher. Survey is HERE.
3 May 2012
Seahaven FM broadcast includes Chiltern's Graham Laurie 1800-1900 on Sunday 6 May. Listen HERE.
30 Apr 2012
Veterans Day at the RAF Museum Hendon on Wednesday 16 May. Details HERE.
30 Apr 2012
Details of the new Queen Alexandra Hospital Home website and newsletter are HERE.
27 Apr 2012
Those within range of Plymouth may wish to take up the offer of a free bottle of wine with their meal HERE.
24 Apr 2012
The Annual Commemorative Ceremony at the Commonwealth Air Force Memorial, Runnymede will be held on Sunday 13th May 2012 at 1100. No advance booking required. All welcome.
18 Apr 2012
Warfare magazine launches new web site HERE.
15 Apr 2012
IWM Duxford 1940s Vintage Village at Flying Legends Air Show 30 Jun-1 Jul 2012. Details HERE.
11 Apr 2012
Lincolnshire talk on 16 May 2012 about QE2 as a troop ship during the Falklands War. Details HERE.
11 Apr 2012
Podcast explaining the role of the Veterans' Welfare Service is HERE.
3 Apr 2012
Medway Armed Forces Day 30 June 2012 invitation to veterans HERE.
2 Apr 2012
RAF Museum on BBC2 at 9pm on Friday 6 April 2012. Details HERE.
31 Mar 2012
First flying displays announced for IWM Duxford Jubilee Air Show 27 May. Details HERE.
29 Mar 2012
A new promotional video for aviation heritage sites in Lincolnshire can be viewed HERE or HERE.
26 Mar 2012
Management changes at the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. Details HERE.
22 Mar 2012
Armed Forces participation in Diamond Jubilee Weekend. Details HERE.
22 Mar 2012
RAF Valley seeks sponsorship for their running the London Marathon for RAFBF. Details HERE.
16 Mar 2012
Details of a UK Mosquito restoration project are HERE.
15 Mar 2012
The latest RAF Museum newsletter is HERE.
23 Feb 2012
ACA Archive Trust update from the Chairman is HERE.
22 Feb 2012
SR-71 Blackbird pilot talk and tour at IWM Duxford 11am Sunday 11 March 2012. Details HERE.
20 February 2012
Royal British Legion coach tour to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dieppe raid 17-20 August 2012. Details HERE.
17 Feb 2012
IWM Duxford Jubilee Air Show 27 May 2012. Details HERE of special offer for seniors.
16 Feb 2012
Cold War Fast Jet Reunion at Shuttleworth 7 Oct 2012. Details HERE.
15 Feb 2012
Forces tribute to HM The Queen on 19 May at Windsor including BBC broadcast. Initial details HERE.
14 Feb 2012
Talk in Woodhall Spa on 17 Apr 2012 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Augsburg raid. Details HERE.
14 Feb 2012
Bomber Command Memorial update and invitation to reunion prior to dedication and unveiling on 27 June 2012 HERE. Deadline extended to 29 Feb.
13 Feb 2012
Prize Draw in aid of RAFA and Malta Red Cross to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Malta GC. Closing date 10 Aug 2012. Details HERE.
6 Feb 2012
A new For Your Tomorrow DVD about the WWII Burma campaign is available HERE.
4 Feb 2012
New Interpretation Board unveiled at the Lancaster W4270 memorial in Notts. Details HERE.
31 Jan 2012
Project Propeller 2012 details HERE, with background information HERE.
27 Jan 2012
North Kesteven 'Behind the Scenes' visit programme to RAF Cranwell, Digby and Waddington is HERE. Further details HERE.
16 Jan 2012
Duxford 2012 Air Show dates and advance ticket information HERE.
16 Jan 2012
BBC2's FLOGIT! valuation day at Duxford on 24 Jan 2012. Details HERE.
13 Jan 2012
10 places are available to ACA members at the annual RAF St Clement Danes service on 25 Mar 2012. To bid for places, email via HERE before 27 Jan 2012.
9 Jan 2012
2012 Veterans UK Customer Satisfaction Survey is HERE, with a supporting audio podcast HERE.
9 Jan 2012
Veterans UK videocasts are available HERE.
22 Dec 2011
Information sought about RAF Winthorpe. Details HERE.
20 Dec 2011
Local Veterans Support Groups created. See HERE.
14 Dec 2011
Report and pictures of the John Magee memorial weekend in Lincoln is HERE.
8 Dec 2011
Farewell message from the ACA Chairman is HERE.
23 Nov 2011
Vulcan to the Sky Trust Salute to Her Majesty on her Diamond Jubilee and the Vulcan's 60th anniversary in 2012. Details HERE.
11 Nov 2011
Events in Lincoln 10/11 December 2011 to celebrate P/O John Magee, writer of the poem High Flight. Details HERE.
10 Nov 2011
Calling all ex V-Force Lincolnshire. See HERE.
7 Nov2011
Veterans to wear Malaysia Medal. Details HERE.
28 Oct 2011
Bomber Boys on Channel 5 at 8pm 10 November 2011. See HERE.
22 Oct 2011
RAF 'Unsung Heroes' UK Concert Tour details HERE.
21 Oct 2011
New form-based email system throughout this web site no longer requires an email client program on the user's computer.
18 Oct 2011
Latest Archivist's report is HERE.
13 Oct 2011
ACA Charitable Fund details updated. See HERE.
7 Oct 2011
Royal British Legion Remembrance Day concert at Lakeside, Surrey on 11 November 2011.
Details HERE.
1 Oct 2011
2011 RAF Benevolent Fund Xmas cards on sale.
See HERE.
28 Sep 11
ACA Golfing Society page added HERE.
28 Sep 2011
Air Loadmaster Memorial to be dedicated on 14 Oct 2011 at the National Memorial Arboretum. Donations still required. See HERE.
15 Sep 11
In Memoriam data from Intercom now goes back to 2006 and includes all notified deaths since the last Intercom copy date in April 2011. See HERE.
8 Sep 2011
New web site launched.
4 Sep 2011
Important message from the ACA Archive Trustees is HERE.
The Aircrew Association
The Aircrew Association (ACA) was formed in 1977 to foster comradeship amongst those who, having been awarded an official flying badge, qualified to operate military aircraft in the armed services of the UK, its allies and the Commonwealth. Under the central ACA organisation, many branches were established in the UK and overseas where aircrew could meet and enjoy like-minded company. The Intercom house magazine enabled members worldwide to exchange news.
The great majority of members were aircrew from WWII and inevitably time has taken its toll. As a result of declining membership, the central ACA organisation disbanded in Summer 2011, leaving branches to continue independently.
This web site is intended to facilitate continuing inter-branch communication now that Intercom has ceased publication.
Branch News
If there are any changes to branch points of contact, or if the status of the branch should change, please email to the webmaster so that branch details can be kept up to date.
Those wishing to contact a branch of the ACA should do so by email via the contact page. Please notify the webmaster if any such emails fail to get through.
General Items
Items of general interest such as national events relevant to ACA branches should be notified by email to the webmaster so that they may be given due prominence on the site.
In Memoriam
Intercom published a list of ACA members who had passed on. This web site includes a page HERE to continue this tradition, but will require branches to supply the necessary data by email to the webmaster.
ACA Archive Trust
The ACA Archive Trust seeks to preserve key aircrew memorabilia contributed by members and their beneficiaries. Please see the ACA Archive Trust page for details.
The ACA Building, which opened at Yorkshire Air Museum in 2013, was the last major project for the Archive Trust, but the archivist continues to welcome donations of aircrew memorabilia to add to the collection at Yorkshire Air Museum.
ACA Charitable Fund
The Aircrew Association Charitable Fund became a registered charity in 1986, since when it has assisted many people who have been in urgent need of financial assistance. Following disbandment of the central AirCrew Association, the Charitable Fund has become part of SSAFA. See the ACA Charitable Fund page for details.