Our Sister Lodges
Most of The founding members of Pegasus were in the Royal Air Force, and were members of several different lodges, but their main influence and inspiration came from three lodges to which some belonged. These were Daedalus, Mercury, and Hermes. Pegasus continued the tradition of being named after an ancient mythological figure, and sponsored a new lodge called Cheiron (another Greek hero) in 1961.
Following the formation of Pegasus in 1936, Two further lodges (Albatross and Innsworth) were founded by the same interest group. Although they didn't continue with the naming theme. When they were first consecrated most of these lodges only accepted applicants who were members of, or associated with the Royal Air Force. Nowadays there are no such restrictions, although we are all proud of our shared heritage, and still have members with an RAF or aviation background.
These 5 lodges (Cheiron is no longer in existence) form the Sister lodges of Pegasus. Their Worshipful Masters are honoured Guests, and many of their members are regular visitors.
Following the formation of Pegasus in 1936, Two further lodges (Albatross and Innsworth) were founded by the same interest group. Although they didn't continue with the naming theme. When they were first consecrated most of these lodges only accepted applicants who were members of, or associated with the Royal Air Force. Nowadays there are no such restrictions, although we are all proud of our shared heritage, and still have members with an RAF or aviation background.
These 5 lodges (Cheiron is no longer in existence) form the Sister lodges of Pegasus. Their Worshipful Masters are honoured Guests, and many of their members are regular visitors.
Daedalus Lodge no. 3843
Meeting in Sleaford, Lincolnshire on the 1st Saturday in Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec and the 2nd Saturday in May. Consecrated 27th April 1918, and named after the Royal Naval Air Service Central Training Establishment (RNAS Daedalus) which flew airships & trained Naval ratings as Air Mechanics & Riggers. In 1918 the RNAS & the Royal Flying Corps amalgamated to form the Royal Air Force, and the unit was re-titled, Royal Air Force Station Cranwell. 1920 saw the creation of RAF College Cranwell, the 1st Military Air Academy in the world. Hermes Lodge no.5532
Meeting in Fareham, Hampshire on the 2nd Friday in Jan to May, and Sep to Dec. Consecrated 12th July 1935, as a Fleet Air Arm lodge, although at the time the FAA was a unit of the RAF. The lodge was named after HMS Hermes which was commissioned in 1924 (the same year the FAA was formed) and was the world's first ship designed as an aircraft carrier. Innsworth Lodge no. 8751
http://www.innsworthlodge.org.uk Meeting in Gloucester on the 4th Saturday in Jan, Feb, Apr, Sep, and Nov Consecrated 26th February 1977 and named after Royal Air Force Station Innsworth, where its first members were drawn from. RAF Innsworth was a training and educational establishment, later also becoming a records office and central pay office for the RAF. |
Mercury Lodge no.4581
http://mercurylodge.org.uk/ Meeting in Farnborough, Hampshire on the 4th Sat Feb, 4th Wed Mar, Apr, Sep-Nov, Jan. Mercury Lodge was consecrated on 17th December 1923 at the Tumble Down Dick Hotel, Farnborough. It was founded with the intention of bringing together, and fostering friendships between members of the Royal Aircraft Establishment in Farnborough, and the Air Ministry in London. Albatross Lodge no. 6164
Meeting in Manchester on the 1st Thursday in Feb, Apr, Oct, Nov, and Dec. and Consecrated on the 11th October 1945. The Lodge, founded as a Royal Air Force and Air Training Corps Lodge, is named for the large bird which has been the symbol of the RAF since 1918. The Lodge emblem, also depicts a falcon; which bird represents the Air Training Corps. The founders had formed the lodge for three reasons: to perpetuate friendships formed in the Royal Air Force, Air Training Corps and other Services connected with flying; to create a Masonic Home for the men returning from the Forces; and to be a lasting and worthy Masonic Memorial to those who laid down their lives in the Second World War. All possessed a keen interest in aviation and many could also claim a flying services background. Such connections have continued down the years and notable members include John Alexander Christie, VC; Air Commodore Sir Roy Hardy Dobson, CBE; Wing Commander Harold Cecil Jepson, MBE, who had served in the RFC during WWI; and Jimmy Orrell, OBE, a well-known Lancaster bomber test pilot. |
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