The Boscombe Down Branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society is an active Branch of around 160 members based at MoD Boscombe Down. Formed in 1953, the Branch serves civilian and service personnel based at MoD Boscombe Down and in the surrounding area. A history of the branch, as written in 1962, can be found here and a history of MoD Boscombe Down can be found here.