In February 2009 ARGO&S was accepted on a one year probationary period into the British Aviation Archaeological Council (BAAC) www.aviationarchaeology.org.uk
As a Group we will abide by the rules and code of conduct of the BAAC.
From BAAC webpage:
BAAC groups
Amateur groups exist in Britain and on the Continent, to research and recover the remains of crashed military aircraft. Most of these aircraft were lost during the Second World War and, in some cases, circumstances led to substantial remains being left buried. Today wartime relics are becoming increasingly rare and it is entirely appropriate that most groups display their finds, for the public to appreciate. Groups are encouraged to research the background of each incident, display relics in the context of their local history and to commemorate those who, all too often, died in the crashes. Many groups concentrate on certain types of aircraft or parts of the country.
Don't flout the law
It is an offence under the protection of military remains act to interfere with the crash site of a military aircraft in the UK. All BAAC groups obtain the necessary licence and other consents to investigate crash sites legally
All military aircraft crash sites in the United Kingdom (UK), its territorial waters, or British aircraft in international waters, are controlled sites under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986. It is an offence under this act to tamper with, damage, move or unearth any items at such sites, unless the Ministry of Defence has issued a licence authorizing such activity.
If you are interested in joining the Aviation Reasearch Group please download the form and send it to us and please make sure you read the ARGOS terms and conditions.
ARGOS_Membership form + Terms & Conditions.doc
This is the form: Military Remains Act 1986 which protect crashed aircraft, please read.
This is the BAAC code of Conduct, please read.