I think that there are some on this thread who believe that the RAF Club is on it's knees. It is not. Financially it is strong and they are attempting to address future membership issues. In spite of the hassles of trying to get accommodation there (especially for serving members on duty) it's a great venue, great atmosphere and a suitably grand place for events. I've attending two wedding receptions there and they have eclipsed almost anything I have been to at commercial locations. I have been to many dinners there over the years and given the setting, the service and the food - and the costs - it takes a lot of beating.
Some have expressed concerns about the staff. If these are current, valid (and, dare I say not prejudiced) concerns take them up with the Club management. For those of you who have raised issues of the nationality of the staff, well, you clearly haven't been to many venues in London - other Clubs, pubs or restaurants - in recent (say, the alst 20) years!