Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to receive an Air Transport Auxiliary Veterans Badge (ATA Veterans Badge)?

An Air Transport Auxiliary Veterans Badge (also known as ATA Veterans Badge) can be issued to any man or woman who served in the Air Transport Auxiliary between 3rd September 1939 and 30th November 1945.

All ATA Association members are already known to us as eligible recipients, if you are not an ATA Association member or would like to apply for an ATA Veterans Badge please see the further information at the bottom of this page.

Are the ATA Veterans Badges just for pilots?

No, the badges are for all surviving men or women who served in the Air Transport Auxiliary between 3rd September 1939 and 30th November 1945.

Are the badges just for women?

No, the badges are for all surviving men or women who served in the Air Transport Auxiliary between 3rd September 1939 and 30th November 1945.

Can the ATA Veterans Badge be awarded posthumously to members of the ATA?

The ATA Veterans Badge is a survivors' badge rather than a medal and has been designed to honour the united effort of the whole Air Transport Auxiliary service. 
In line with Ministry of Defence protocol and other similar Government Veterans Badge schemes, the ATA Veterans Badge can only be issued posthumously if death has occurred since the date of introduction – 1st February 2008.  If this is the case, the ATA Veterans Badge may be awarded to the Next of Kin.

When will the ATA Veterans Badges be issued?

The ATA Veterans Badge will be available later this year and we shall be in touch with all known eligible recipients with further details of how Badges will be issued. 
All ATA Association members are already known to us as eligible recipients, if you are not an ATA Association member or would like to apply for an ATA Veterans Badge please see the further information at the bottom of this page.

What does the ATA Veterans Badge look like?

The ATA Veterans Badge is being designed and produced in line with other similar Veterans Badges, further details will be available shortly.

Will there be any cost for the ATA Veterans Badge?

No, there will not be any cost for the ATA Veterans Badge.

How do I apply for an ATA Veterans Badge?

If you are a current member of the ATA Association, we have your details on our database and will be writing to you shortly.

If you are not currently a member, and served in the ATA between 3rd September 1939 and 30th November 1945 then we would be delighted to hear from you.  Please contact Tamar Howard-Pearce at the Department for Transport:

Telephone: Freephone 0800 089 1945
Email: ATAveteransbadge@dft.gsi.gov.uk
Address: ATA Veterans Badge, 1/25 Great Minster House, 76 Marsham  St, London SW1P 4DR

Alternatively, use our online form or download an application form (MS Word).

How do I join the ATA Association?

If you would like to join the ATA Association please contact Eric and Mary Viles, Chairman and Secretary:

Telephone: 01454 319175
Email: eric.viles.ata.association@virgin.net
Address: Wg Cdr & Mrs E Viles, 40 Goldcrest Rd, Chipping Sodbury,  South Glos, BS37 6XG