The RAF Projects Team have been approached by the assistant producer of BBC’s coverage of VJ Day commemorations. For a programme they are compiling, the BBC are hoping to speak with RAF veterans who fought in the Far East. Current

We are pleased to share that the Royal Air Force Club’s renovation of The Running Horse Tavern and its kitchens has reached the halfway mark and is progressing on schedule for completion in early September.

Taking up the role in August 2025, Air Marshal Smyth will lead the Royal Air Force through a period of strategic transformation, following the publication of the UK’s Strategic Defence Review and a renewed focus on warfighting readiness.

With the departure of Air Vice-Marshal The Hon David Murray CVO, OBE, DL as the Club Chair, the Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the appointment of Air Vice-Marshal Warren James CB CBE DL, as the new Chair of the Club.

In 2024, the Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, accompanied by the Czech Ambassador to the United Kingdom, presented the Royal Air Force Club with the heraldic badges of 310, 311, and 313 (Czechoslovak) Squadrons, which were hitherto absent from the Club's collection.

The Royal Air Force Club was delighted to join a memorable joint social evening in collaboration with the In & Out Club and the Army & Navy Club. The event took the form of a “Safari Dinner,” with each course served at a different iconic venue.⁠
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The Royal Air Force Club warmly congratulates Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton on his appointment as Chief of the Defence Staff.

We remain grateful to those Members who have left a legacy gift to the RAF Club in their will.

The following deaths were notified during 2025:

June 2025 

Join us for a winning serve of summer indulgence with our Wimbledon-themed Afternoon Tea, availbel now in the Cowdray Lounge.
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