The email:
Sent on behalf of Air Mshl Sir Kevin Leeson, Chief of Materiel (Air):
Dear Colleagues,
At a time of considerable turbulence in our Civil Service manpower complement, I thought it might be worth reminding our Civil Service team (both those remaining in DE&S and those moving to pastures new) that our Civil Servants associated with supporting the Air Sector and the Royal Air Force are eligible to apply for Affiliate Membership of the RAF Club and would be welcomed if they sought to join. Full benefits are described on the website at
home | RAF Club, London, but principally feature the use of a very nice club, spectacularly positioned in Central London with comfortable accommodation, good dining, sensible bar prices, like-minded clientele, a ‘distinct aviation atmosphere’ and highly competitive rates compared with the other clubs and hotels of the area. The joining fee is £134 with an annual subscription of £134. A double room is only £124 on a weekday night, less on the weekend. The Air Environment has many RAF Officers who are full members and would be happy to sponsor applications; I am certainly happy to support applicants. Please give this notion wide publicity in your Operating Centres.
Philrigger.