Joining The Group

We hold our regular meetings in Building 229 at RAF WELFORD near Newbury on the last Thursday of each month (except December). Our “window” for entry on base is between 19.30 hrs and 20..00 hrs. (7.30p.m. to 8.00p.m.) and latecomers will be unlikely to gain access after this time when the gates are locked until we are ready to leave. Our leaving “window” is between 22.00 hrs and 22.30 hrs. (10.00p.m.to 10.30p.m.) The upside of this strict security is that our large museum building housing our “treasures” has the best armed protection possible courtesy the M.O.D Police!

It is obviously imperative that we have your details on file before you attempt to gain access to this airbase as we have to present the names of members and newcomers to the MOD Police before each meeting in the form of a regularly updated checklist. This makes life easier for all concerned.

There is a Ł10.00 annual membership fee payable on joining and on each April 1st thereafter, and a charge of Ł1.00 per person is levied at every meeting. Strict accounts are kept and all monies are ploughed back into the group for the benefit of all members.

We will be pleased to welcome you at any of our forthcoming meetings or events but ask that you complete and forward the separate membership record slip together with a cheque or postal order for Ł5.00 made payable to:- The Ridgeway Military and Aviation Research Group

Also we will need, as soon as possible, a recent passport size photograph of yourself to enable us to make up your membership card/security pass which you may keep until leaving the group for any reason. This must be shown to the MOD Police at the gate on entry to the base. A temporary membership card will be sent as soon as your records are on file until your permanent card is made.

ALWAYS bring your card with you to meetings. Please DO NOT LOSE IT as a replacement will cost you Ł5.00.

We look forward to you joining the ranks of military historians.