Royal Air Forces Association Christchurch Branch

10/02/2026

Veterans’ Drop-In: Help Shape the Future of the Legion Building Bargates.

As we approach the 80th Anniversary of the Christchurch Branch RBL on Bargates, we,re inviting Veterans to help shape what the next 80 years look like. The Legion Building was created as place for camaraderie, friendship, and mutual support and we want to bring that spirit back to the centre of everything we do
The Drop-In event is your chance to share ideas on how the building should be used, how it should look , and how we can re-establish it as true home for the Veteran community. Your experiences and your voice will guide the future of the RBL on Bargates.

More Information will follow shortly - and your voice will be at the heart of it. Please share if you know a Veteran

21/09/2025

19/09/2025

Last weekend we hosted our annual Battle of Britain Service in Christchurch Priory. With representatives including the Mayor, Royal British Legion - Christchurch, Christchurch & District Royal Naval Association, 171 Christchurch Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets, Christchurch Sea Cadets many of our faithful Branch members and members of the public. Once again FS Peter 'Oz' Ellis coordinated the ceremonial aspects as Parade Marshall, with our Chair Doug Collett bringing everything else together. We were able to parade six standards from both ourselves, Christchurch Air Cadets and other ex-Service organisations. Thank you to all attended especially the cadets of 171 Sqn RAF Air Cadets and Christchurch Sea Cadets.

01/11/2024

Congratulations to all the recruits and staff of Pearson intake. What a pleasure it was for our members to have the opportunity to be there and witness such a proud and emotional day for you and your friends and family a you officially graduate into the best family the Royal Air Force family. Thank you to RTS and especially Chf Tech Peter 'Oz' Ellis for hosting us. A fantastic day was had by all with lots of memories brought back of our graduations a good number of years ago including our chairman who joined 70 years ago this year!

21/05/2024

Where to see the Red Arrows in the UK and mainland Europe in 2024 - 60th season display dates. Tell us which show you’ll be at!

17/01/2024

This BBC series might be of interest to you.

It celebrates the unlikely story of outstanding British aviation achievement at a time of national austerity, the breathtaking planes that were built and the remarkable men who flew them.

Series which celebrates the British aviation industry.