A Salute to the Big Bands with The RAF Squadronaires feat. Andy Greenwood Sunday 12th December

A GALA FUNDRAISING EVENING FOR THE VETERANS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION - Now Featuring Special guest trumpet soloist Andy Greenwood

The Royal Air Force Squadronaires is one of the United Kingdom’s finest Big Bands, with a world wide reputation for musical excellence. The origins of the Squadronaires can be traced back to 1939 when many of London’s professional musicians were recruited into the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, based at RAF Northolt. Many of these musicians had previously been jazz and dance band performers and it was suggested that they form what was to become the Royal Air Force Dance Orchestra, later known as the ‘Squadronaires’.

As with all members of the Royal Air Force, RAF Music Services’ personnel are required to support British Forces on operations overseas. Musicians have been deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey and The Falkland Islands. Roles have included force protection, guarding installations, driving, liaison officers and supporting helicopter and air transportation squadrons.