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Be you pilot, navigator, flight engineer, helicopter crew, or gunner - welcome home!
Established in 1952, the Brevet Club (Canterbury) Inc. is a special group of British Commonwealth military aviators with clubrooms in Christchurch’s Wigram Airforce Museum. Membership is open to any person awarded a 'Brevet' (aircrew flying badge) by the armed forces of a Commonwealth country.
Established in 1952, the Brevet Club (Canterbury) Inc. is a special group of British Commonwealth military aviators with clubrooms in Christchurch’s Wigram Airforce Museum. Membership is open to any person awarded a 'Brevet' (aircrew flying badge) by the armed forces of a Commonwealth country.
Solidarity & Legacy
Come together with friends who share a common background. Like you, our members have terrific stories to tell and an ear (or two) to listen. As military aviators, we share that famous (or infamous) brand of wit born only through challenge, grit, and determination. Abbreviations, nicknames, and anecdotes – we’ve got them all. Unwaveringly, communication stimulates and rejuvenates the mind. Not only is it a healer, but it is also an indication that someone out there cares.
Exclusive Membership Benefits
Community
Our Club Rooms are situated in the Air Force Museum Building, Wigram, Christchurch. We meet here every 2 weeks in both a social and supportive capacity. As a member, you will also be invited to attend regular Member’s lunches and bring along your spouse or partner. Regular meetings and luncheons include subsidised catering, wine, and beer from the club bar. Fees are very modest being $30 to join and only $25 per year.
Correspondence
Our regular newsletter contributes to our sense of community through member updates, a touch of humor, and information on all upcoming events. Members are also entitled to free loans from the Brevet Club Library collection of books and resources.