Club History

The 495th R/C Squadron, Inc. is a non-profit club chartered by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) for the promotion of radio controlled (R/C) model aircraft. The club is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, and is comprised of approximately 160 members, coming from all walks of life, and is devoted to the design, construction and flying of R/C model airplanes, helicopters, and cars/trucks. Founded in 1972, the Club's name is derived from the first flying site used by the new club; the roadbed of the not-yet-completed Interstate 495 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Today, the Club maintains an R/C model flying field, located  in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, and offers free training to anyone that would like to learn to fly R/C model aircraft. Membership in the 495th R/C Squadron, Inc. is open to all current AMA members. The Club holds monthly meetings, as well as fun-fly events, barbeques and picnics. For more information on joining the 495th R/C Squadron, Inc., please contact a Club officer.

Mission Statement

The 495th R/C Squadron, Inc. is a non-profit club chartered by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) for the promotion of radio-controlled model aircraft building and flying. The 495th R/C Squadron, Inc. maintains flying fields, and offers instruction in the art of flying radio-controlled model airplanes, gliders and helicopters.

Life Members of the 495th RC Squadron, Inc.

The success of any club is totally dependent on the efforts made by individual members to enhance the club for the membership. In the 30+ year history of the 495th R/C Squadron, Inc., the club has benefited from the efforts of many fine individuals who have given generously of their time and energy. In those 30+ years, the club has given special recognition to a number of individuals in the form of life memberships, for exemplary service to the 495th R/C Squadron, Inc.

Ralph Dionne (LM001)	Ed Westbrook (LM002) 1931- 2015	Art Alfano (LM003) 1933- 2017