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168%u0001%u0003%u0004%u0005%u0006%u0004%u0007%u0001%u0006%u0008%u0001%u0009%u0006%u000b%u0007%u000c%u0001%u0007%u0009%u0004%u0005%u0006%u000c%u0009%u0007%u0003%u0006 The Royal Air Force has now existed for more than ninety years; the study of its history is deepening, and continues to be the subject of published works of consequence. Fresh attention is being given to the strategic assumptions under which military air power was first created and which largely determined policy and operations in both World Wars, the inter8war period, and in the era of Cold War tension. Material dealing with post8war history is now becoming available under the 308year rule. These studies are important to academic historians and to the present and future members of the RAF. The RAF Historical Society was formed in 1986 to provide a focus for interest in the history of the RAF. It does so by providing a setting for lectures and seminars in which those interested in the history of the Service have the opportunity to meet those who participated in the evolution and implementation of policy. The Society believes that these events make an important contribution to the permanent record. The Society normally holds three lectures or seminars a year in London, with occasional events in other parts of the country. Transcripts of lectures and seminars are published in the Journal of the RAF Historical Society, which is distributed free of charge to members. Individual membership is open to all with an interest in RAF history, whether or not they were in the Service. Although the Society has the approval of the Air Force Board, it is entirely self8financing. Membership of the Society costs %u00a318 per annum and further details may be obtained from the Membership Secretary, Dr Jack Dunham, Silverhill House, Coombe, Wotton8under8Edge, Gloucestershire. GLI2 7ND. (Tel 014538843362)