I'm in. It always seems a tad churlish that I can't visit the Mess when I go flying at Waddington!
I don't understand. If you go flying at Waddington, you must have a pass to enter the unit, surely. Also, if you want to visit the mess, you can do so either as an escorted visitor or you join as a retired member. Retired Members get issued with a unit pass. I am a retired member of the Kinloss Sgts Mess and I have a pass that enables me unrestricted access to the Mess at any time (well, for a few more months).
Service Vets do not need a universal "get me on any RAF unit at any time" ID card. Every visit to an RAF unit by a veteran should serve a purpose and all veterans will get onto any unit with the
appropriate sponsorship.
RAF veterans can apply to remain members (or even join) clubs and societies without the need for a formal veteran ID card.
Count me out.