The reception drinks were served outside the Officers’ Mess on a very pleasant sunny evening and gave an opportunity to speak to a number of service personnel as well as the half dozen Livery Company Masters. This was followed by a short flying display by one of the few remaining Spitfires.
As will be seen from the menu, we were not stinted for food! The starter and sweet were, unusually, served in mess tins! There were excellent wines, the glasses were continuously topped-up, and there were copious amounts of Port. The Army Captain, who was in charge of the British Forces Postal Service based at Northolt and sat on my left, was most informative and entertaining and made sure I did not go without!
The guest speaker was most interesting, talking about the WW2 bunker at Uxbridge from which aircraft involved in the Battle of Britain were controlled. I recall a visit there some while ago and would recommend it if the opportunity arises again.
Fortunately I was travelling by public transport and, together with one of the other Masters, had to leave shortly after the dinner and well before the bar closed at 1.30am!
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