The Association held a very successful and enjoyable AGM and Reunion at Stafford on 8th and 9th June 2007; some 37 ex Servicing Commando and family members, in addition to 50 TSW members, attended. The occasion started with a ‘meet and greet’ at the Tillington Hall Hotel on the Friday evening. The AGM was held on the Saturday morning, which preceded the TSW Families Day at Beacon Barracks, MoD Stafford. On Saturday evening, the Association Annual Dinner was held, again at the Tillington Hall Hotel.

The main points arising from the AGM were as follows:

• Following a pause for reflection, Wing Commander Nick Atkinson, the new OC TSW, gave an update on the Wing’s activities over the previous year.

• The new Association’s founding committee members and Articles of Association were formally accepted, and the membership categories and Treasurers’ Reports were endorsed.

• Current paid up membership stood at 98 Servicing Commandos and 124 TSW members.

• Other topics of discussion included:

  • The way ahead on a proposed Normandy memorial – more work was needed with consideration being given to alternative solutions.

  • The design and procurement of new Association insignia (ties, lapel badges, ladies scarves etc).

  • A donation of £500 was to be made to the RAF Benevolent Fund signifying the transition to the new Association.

  • The channelling of welfare advice and support for members in need.

  • Future events between the annual reunions.

  • The President’s Award that would be made to the young airman/airwoman who had contributed most to the Wing or Service in a calendar year.

  • The preservation, handling and public historical recognition of the history of the RAF Servicing Commandos and, more latterly, TSW. It was agreed that an approach would be made to the RAF Museum. Following the Reunion weekend, retired Squadron Leader Peter Berry – ex TSW – volunteered to become the Association’s Historical Focal Point.

  • It was agreed that the next AGM and social gathering would be held in June 2008.