Flying Lawyer
You are right for the present but I think the club may be forced to 'change with the times' to entice in the new breed and retain those who have recently retired. They've gone in the right direction in some ways (relaxing dress rules at weekends for one) I just hope they don't go so far down the 'family membership' route that the 'ethos' of the club is lost and it becomes just 'another club in London'.
Jacko
Weren't you ex-UAS? If so can't you join in your own right? From the
Club site
... and all past members of the UAS should be eligible for affiliate membership in recognition of the UAS support of the Royal Air Force.
(Affiliate Membership is open to those who have filled or are filling appropriate appointments with RAF connections. The Trustees will therefore be looking for individuals with sustained, significant and active involvement, either in current appointment/s or previously. In order to broaden this category of membership, the rule also allows the election of candidates who have been or are actively contributing to promoting the interests of the RAF; again continuing interest and personal involvement in some aspect of the RAF family including, for example, philanthropic activities, work for RAF related charities, sponsorship - this list is by no means exhaustive)