I thought it necessary to add this as a seperate thread to the 'Bomber Command Memorial' as that was getting a bit long winded. It is obvious that the B.C.A. only want to cater for it's own members, leaving everybody else scratching thier heads as to wether they will be welcome. The update is that you have to apply - in writing - to the following address;
Bomber Command Association
RAF Museum,
Grahame Park Way,
Hendon,
London,
NW9 5RR.
The confirmed date is 28th June 2012.
It was hoped that (if we could have had some questions answered sooner), we could have arranged a get together and a bit of catering for 102 associates, but the lack of cooperation between the two groups has meant it will now be unlikely (unless our Tom Wingham has something up his sleeve!). Things like this need prior planning and Chris Harper did his very best early on - but got no cooperation. So it is wait and see (again).
I personally will be applying for tickets for me and my wife Trish and booking a two night deal including rail with my local travel agent and staying near Regents Park and commuting by the tube.
Good Luck one and all.
P.S. Doug Radcliffe Head of the BCA has received a curt email from me stating that I believed the memorial to be for the B.C. boys who were lost, and that the people most devastated by these losses were/are the families/wives/girlfriends, and these are the very people who are being ignored.
Bill Leyland.