Affiliations
AFPU Association
Initially reluctant, the War Office dismissed cameramen as a greater threat than enemy soldiers, but by 1941, it recognised the value of film and photography for military strategy, training, history, and propaganda. The RAF Film Production Unit and the Army Film & Photographic Unit (AFPU) were established, playing crucial roles in documenting key battles such as Alamein, D-Day, and the fall of Berlin. Over 400 personnel operated across multiple war theatres, producing essential newsreels and campaign films like Desert Victory and The True Glory, while 33 lost their lives in service.
The Company contributes to society through charitable giving and by promoting the communications profession – including public/media relations, public affairs, corporate and financial communications, internal communications and employee engagement, and digital communications.
It does this for the livery movement, the City of London, and the wider world.
The Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Airmen’s Families Association was founded in 1885 and has been supporting Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families for almost 140 years. Today it helps the Regular and Reserve Forces community in a number of ways with a focus on providing direct support to individuals in need of physical or emotional care during and after military service.
Military life teaches motivation, problem-solving, teamwork, resilience and adaptability in sometimes rough and often unfamiliar environments. HighGround helps Service Leavers, Reservists and Veterans to work out what military skills and experience they have, how they will map into the land-based sector and how to access the many opportunities it offers for employment and self-employment.
7644 Squadron personnel deploy around the world planning and delivering media operations as part of national and coalition operations. The Squadron provides media and campaign support in the UK and overseas to the RAF and wider UK Defence. Roles include Media Operations Officers, Media Escorts, Social Media Specialists, Event Planners and Media Trainers as well as Mobile News Teams including Journalists, Reporters, Photographers and Videographers. Personnel are recruited nationally and join either 7644 Squadron at RAF Halton, or are based in detached flights with RAuxAF squadrons throughout the UK.
The Little Ships Club is a Yacht Club for sailors, motor boaters and non-sailors alike. Being a member of the Little Ship Club enables you to :
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Enjoy sailing in good company whether you have a boat or not.
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Learn and gain new sailing skills that make your sailing more enjoyable
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Enjoy private members dining in our beautiful Thameside Club in the heart of London
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Join with out social events and lecture programmes in our club house.
WELLINGTON, like the anecdotes about the Forth Road Bridge, needs maintaining and preserving every single day and the ship’s engineers’ full schedule keeps this almost 90-year old ship ‘ship shape’.
Our popular Learning Programmes, free to schools on application, operate during the school terms and provide young people with an experience onboard the ship with sessions tied to the National Curriculum.
Whether it’s eating, drinking and conversation, or debate, training and film, the Frontline Club offers everything you could want from a media club. With its history rooted in the freelance video news industry, the Club has drawn together a diverse group of people who share a passion for current affairs.