Events at White Waltham Airfield
WLAC and Joystick Club (JSC) Speaker Night Programme 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. May to September. | Cars arrive at 6pm. Kitchen will be open serving Bacon + Sausage Baps and Chips. Available to all members of both WLAC and BADCCC |
| Friday 30th | WLAC Bonfire Night | Join us for our Bonfire Night celebration! The event features a roaring bonfire, a dazzling fireworks display, and home-made mulled wine. Sparklers, glow sticks, and light-up accessories will be available to purchase on the night. A live DJ will provide music until late. Timings to be confirmed. |
| Wednesday 11th | Bill Perrins | Vulcan to The Spitfire And Back | From commanding the massive, delta-winged Avro Vulcan bomber during the Cold War to flying the iconic, agile Supermarine Spitfire, Bill shares first-hand stories of piloting two of the most legendary aircraft ever built. |
| Monday 23rd | Frank Chapman | Airbus Test Pilot | Discover the high-stakes world of flight testing, from pushing brand-new fly-by-wire airliners to their absolute limits to managing mid-air emergencies before the planes ever carry their first passengers. |
| Wednesday 25th | Keith Vinning | WLAC Pilot Forum | The event provides an opportunity for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to hear technical insights, discuss current flying topics, and network with peers. |
| Thursday 3rd | Open Mic Night | David and Michael Coe host a brilliant evening for all to get involved. Come along and join in whether it be singing or playing an instrument everyone is welcome. email dcoe@wlac.co.uk to register. slots of 15mins. |
| Wednesday 9th | Dave Best | ETPS History | A journey through the history of the Empire Test Pilots' School and its important contribution to the training of test pilots and flight test engineers. |
| Saturday 12th | JSC Dinner Dance & Kitty Mazinsky | An evening of socialising and celebration, combining the JSC Dinner Dance with entertainment from Kitty Mazinsky. |
| Monday 21st | JSC AGM & Quiz Night | The annual JSC meeting followed by a fun and challenging quiz evening for members and guests. |
| 2027 | ||
| Wednesday 13th | Stuart Eves | Space – what we discovered from Hubble & James Web Telescopes | Discover some of the extraordinary discoveries made possible by the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes and how they have transformed our understanding of the universe. |
| Monday 25th | Ben Long | Malloy Aeronautics | An introduction to Mallow Aeronautics and its work within the aviation world, offering an insight into its development and activities. |
| Wednesday 10th | Giuseppe (Joe) Picarella | Japanese WW2 Aircraft | A fascinating exploration of Japanese aircraft of the Second World War, examining the designs and technology that shaped Japan’s wartime air power. |
| Monday 22nd | TBA | Speaker and subject to be announced. |
| Wednesday 3rd | Graham Robson | 30 Years of Opportunity with the Camera | Three decades of aviation photography, looking back at the opportunities, experiences and memorable moments captured through the camera. |
| Monday 22nd | TBA | Speaker and subject to be announced. |
| Wednesday 21st | Paul Beaver | Mitchell vs. Messerschmitt | A comparison of two iconic aircraft and their designers, exploring the contrasting approaches behind the Mitchell and Messerschmitt names. |
| Wednesday 15th | Tony Butler | Hawker Testbeds | An exploration of Hawker's testbed aircraft and the important role they played in developing and evaluating new aviation technology. |
| Wednesday 13th | Bill Tyack | 51 Squadron & ASI | A look at the history and activities of 51 Squadron, together with ASI, highlighting their aviation connections and experiences. |
| Wednesday 10th | TBA | Speaker and subject to be announced. |
| Wednesday 8th | Hannah Foskett | CAA General Aviation Unit | An insight into the work of the CAA General Aviation Unit and its role in overseeing and supporting the general aviation sector. |