Public Speeches
At various times during the year, speeches are made at Air Pilots events which have more than a passing relevance to Aviators in general. Wherever possible, these speeches will be made available on this page.
The Trophies and Awards Banquet 24 October 2019
the response was given by Air Chief Marshal Michael Wigston CBE ADC, Chief of the Defence Staff
The Livery Dinner 23 May 2019
The Master, Malcolm White OBE
Maggie Appleton Director RAF Museum Hendon
The Trophies and Awards Banquet, 25 October 2018
Baroness Sugg CBE, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport
The Trophies and Awards Banquet, 26 October 2017
The Master Captain Chris Spurrier
Air Marshal Stuart Atha CB DSO, representing the Chief of the Defence Staff
The Livery Dinner, 25 May 2017
The Master, Captain Chris Spurrier
Crispin Orr, Chief Inspector, Air Accident Investigation Branch
The Trophies and Awards Banquet, 27 October 2016
Master's Speech , Captain Peter Benn
The Livery Dinner, 26 May 2016
Captain Peter Benn, Master
The Trophies and Awards Banquet, 29 October 2015
Squadron Leader Chris Ford MBE
The Livery Dinner, 28 May 2015
Squadron Leader Chris Ford MBE, Master
The Trophies and Awards Banquet, 23 October 2014
HRH Prince Michael of Kent, Liveryman
The Livery Dinner, 21 May 2014
The Royal Charter Banquet, 19 February 2014
Speech Given By The Master, H H Judge Tudor Owen
The Trophies and Awards Banquet, 23 October 2013
You can listen Jim Lovell's speech by clicking on the red letters (this is a windows media file and may not play through some devices)
The Livery Dinner, 29 May 2013
His Honour Judge Tudor Owen, Master
The Livery Dinner, 24 May 2012
Air Marshal C R Spink CB CBE, Master
Dame Deirdre Hutton DBE Chairman CAA
The Livery Dinner, 26 May 2011
Captain O W Wally Epton, Master
Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Minister Of State For Transport