The Royal Aero Club Certificate of Appreciation

Established in 1998 and awarded in recognition of the vital help provided to British air sport by those organisations who support its member organisations by means of sponsorship or the provision of facilities for national teams or otherwise.

1999 The Breitling Company

The Breitling Company has been manufacturing aircraft instruments and pilots' watches since the earliest days of aviation. They have been major sponsors of many aviation events, including display teams, international competitions, and three attempts to fly round the world by balloon, culminating in the success by Breitling Orbiter 3 in March 1999. They have also been regular sponsors of the Royal Aero Club's presentation evening.