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Old 2nd Jun 2013, 22:01
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Very good.

Heathrow Harry
Why the robes????
Tradition.
In the early 14th century members began wearing distinctive clothing which identified their trade associations/guilds - a 'livery'. The practice extended and gradually led to them being known as Livery Companies. The custom has continued unbroken to this day. All companies have livery robes, including the newest which became the 108th Livery Company in 2008.
The robes are worn by members of the executive committee on ceremonial occasions and by new Liverymen when they are formally 'clothed' in the livery of their Company.


Some current and former service personnel:

  1. Sqn Ldr Sally Varley and Gp Captain Richard Allen










  2. Douglas Radcliffe MBE, Lady Dalton, Air Cdre Malcolm White


  3. Honourable Company of Air Pilots, Tudor Owen

  4. Sir Patrick 'Paddy' Hine (former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff),
    Judge Tudor Owen (Master) The Duke of York
    Honourable Company of Air Pilots

  5. Air Chief Marshall Sir Peter Squire (Chief of the Air Staff 2000-2003)
    Judge Tudor Owen (Master) Air Marshall Cliff Spink (Immediate Past Master)


  6. Gp Capt Roger Gault




Douglas Radcliffe MBE, Bomber Command veteran, meeting the Duke of York
Doug, who flew as a wireless operator on the Lancaster, has been Secretary of the Bomber Command Association for 30 years. He will be 90 in November.
Air Cdre Malcolm White OBE, Chairman of the Association, on the right.

Honourable Company of Air Pilots, Tudor Owen, Sir Stephen Dalton


The Guild became the Honourable Company of Air Pilots in February 2014.

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