Events at White Waltham Airfield
WLAC and Joystick Club (JSC) Speaker Night Programme 2025/2026
White Waltham Airfield together with The Joystick Club have been busy arranging an exciting programme of live talks to take place in the Clubhouse over the winter months.
All talks start at 7.30pm and supper will be available from the bar from 5.30pm. For more information please contact Operations on 01628 823272. Further information on Joystick Club events is available from Mike Clews (mgclews@gmail.com) or via the Joystick Club website.
| 2026 | Speaker/Event | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire & District Classic Car Club Meet - BADCCC | 2nd Wednesday of the month. April to September. Last meet on Monday 15th September. | Cars arrive at 6pm. Kitchen will be open serving Bacon + Sausage Baps and Chips. Available to all members of both WLAC and BADCCC |
| Wednesday 4th | Geoffrey New - Flying The DH106 Comet | First-hand experiences with the world’s first jet airliner, describing its pioneering design, passenger service, and lessons learned from early jet aviation. |
| Wednesday 11th | Dean Calkin CFI - Interactive Safety Evening | A practical, scenario-based session with Dean Calkin focusing on key safety habits and decision-making. |
| Monday 23rd | Chris Goss - Luftwaffe Aces of WWII | Explore the extraordinary and complex history of the world's most prolific fighter pilots in this upcoming talk on Luftwaffe Aces of WWII. |
| Wednesday 4th | Andy Sturgess - Lancaster Simulator | Get ready for a captivating evening with Andy Sturgess, the creator behind Lancaster Flight UK, as he discusses his extraordinary 20-year project to rebuild a legendary WWII icon. |
| Wednesday 18th | Rob Gratton and Colleagues From The CAA Airspace Infringement Prevention Team | Using specific & relevant local case studies, the CAA’s infringement team will share up-to-date advice and tools to help pilots avoid airspace infringements, along with providing a focused briefing on transiting Farnborough Controlled Airspace. |
| Monday 23rd | Tony Bray - Glider Pilot Regiment | The story of the wartime Glider Pilot Regiment, covering their training, combat missions, and pivotal role in airborne operations of World War Two. |
| Wednesday 8th | Black Robertson - Cyril Babbage - the Shy Assassin | The inspiring story of a butcher’s son turned Battle of Britain Spitfire ace. Despite being shot down three times, he survived to become the first pilot to down an FW-190 before serving as a D-Day Mosquito pilot. |
| Monday 20th | Steve Markham - Building and Flying a Spitfire Mk26 (TBC) | A builder’s journey recreating the legendary Spitfire in kit form, with insights into the challenges and joys of flying a Mk26 replica. |
| Thursday 23rd | Colin Bell | Thursday April 23rd Colin Bell An evening with Colin Bell, 105 year old veteran Mosquito pilot. |
| Sunday 12th July | McMichael Amateur Radio Rally | New for 2026 - A Radio and Electronics Rally and Car boot sale. An annual event for Radio Amateurs and enthusiasts in the South. |
| Saturday 5th September | Members Day | Keep this day free for our annual Charity Day to raise funds for RAF Benevolent fund, TVAA and Navy Wings. Flying Display mixed with Garden Fete with vintage cars, stalls and childrens funfair. More information to follow...... |