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 |
| Monday 5th | Janine Hornsby | The Air League | An insight into the work of The Air League and its role in promoting aviation, inspiring young people and supporting the next generation of aviation enthusiasts. |
| Wednesday 7th | Dean Calkin - CFI | WLAC Pilot Forum | Summer wash up, circuit radio and winter planning including a Q&A Session. |
| Wednesday 14th | Dilip Amin | Enemy Sighted - The Build-Up to The Battle of Britain | Explore the events and developments that led to the Battle of Britain, including the growing threat from the Luftwaffe and the preparations made to meet it. |
| Thursday 15th | Open Mic Night | Open Mic night returns, hosted as always by the fantastic David and Michael Coe. Open mic night is the perfect platform to express yourself and connect with other musicians. Slots of 15 minutes are available to book with David at dcoe@wlac.co.uk. Kitchen will be open from 5:30pm until 7:15pm |
| Monday 26th | Paul Ross | Silver City Airways | A look back at Silver City Airways and its pioneering role in post-war air transport, particularly its innovative cross-Channel air services. |
| 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 | Glen Gilbertson | H.P. Folland, Folland Aircraft & The Gnat | The story of designer H.P. Folland, the aircraft company that carried his name, and the development of the famous Folland Gnat. |
| Monday 23rd | Steve Stentiford | Training Police Cadets | An insight into the training of police cadets, exploring the experiences, challenges and skills involved in preparing them for service. |
| 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. |
| 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. |