INTRODUCTION
The London and South East, and other Branches were formed to allow members within the Branch Geographical area to meet more often. This cut down the time and cost of travel to the meeting place. To become a Branch Member one must first become a Member of The A.S.R & M.C.S. Club whose principal aims are stated later.
Membership is open to all those who have served in the Royal Air Force, on Marine Craft in any of the recognized Marine Branch Trades. The Club also accepts, as members, certain types who, whilst not strictly in this category, have such close associations with the "Webfoot Clan" that they can be considered as almost "web-footed".
The Club came into being as the result of suggestions from several MBC's and was founded at a meeting held at the Victory Club on 23rd October 1951. At that meeting, a committee was elected and the principal aims of the club were determined. It was felt that many friendships made during "Service" days should be kept alive and the spirit, unique to Air Sea Rescue and Marine Craft Sections, was worth preserving. The committee does all it can to carry out these aims by organizing reunions, etc., generally keeping Members in touch and endeavouring to contact all "ex-types". The Club has an active membership of over 1000 and the Annual Reunion is held in the Autumn.
The Club is recognized officially by the Ministry of Defence (Air) and each year on Remembrance Sunday, wreaths are laid at sea from Newhaven and Bridlington in memory of those Comrades who gave their lives during the Second World War. We are also represented at the official opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey each November and at the annual Commonwealth Air Force Commemoration Service at Runnymede in May.
Newsletters, giving information on the activities of the Club, news from Members and any other matters of interest are circulated to the Members at regular intervals. The Club has its own distinctive pennant, tie, blazer badge, lapel badge, car windscreen sticker and wall plaque which are for the sole use of members and may be obtained through the colours Secretary.
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