THE BRITISH AIRWAYS BAND

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Silver Wing Band

The band’s history goes back over 30 years to its formation in 1972 as the Silver Wings Band. Musical employees of British European Airways looking for relaxation when off duty fund raised to buy instruments and were fortunate enough to come into possession of the music library of the Women’s Royal Air Force.
During their first year they undertook 16 concerts in the local community. Soon after in 1974 came their first overseas visit to Oslo and the formation of a training band for youngsters supported by veteran players.

British Airways Clubs Band

Following the merger of British European Airways and British Overseas Airways Corporation in 1978 to form British Airways the band became known as The British Airways Band.

1995 was a special year for The British Airways Band when it was invited to play at a Royal Garden Party in the presence of HRH The Queen, and HRH Price Charles

In more recent times the band remains active in the local community, providing concert, and parade performances for local charities and organisations such as the Harrow branch of the Parkinson’s Disease Association, and the Anthony Nolan Trust at their Heathrow Midnight 10 kilometre run.

Famous venues for performances include Lord’s cricket ground for an England international test match against Australia. Entertainment is also provided for corporate events having recently worked with:
British Airways PLC
British Airports Authority
The Metropolitan Police
The National Trust
BP PLC

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British Airways Band

Recordings include the recent World Traveller, marches for Brass Band, released in 2000
Track Listing
1. World traveller
2. West Riding
3. To Regions Fair
4. Under the Double Eagle
5. Comradeship
6. Cockney Cocktail
7. Death or Glory
8. Danforth Citadel
9. Black Dyke
10. Steadfast and True
11. Under Two Flags
12. One by One
13. Flying Eagle
14. Courage
15. Contemptibles
.... and Ticket to Ride from 1998.

Recent history

The band's recent history includes a sucessful tour of the inner valley area of Southern California in the Autumn on 2006.
The tour hosted by the Inner Valley Council of Churches raised funds for food-aid and shelter programmes in the local area.

Click here for some of the highlights of the tour