Stephen Duckett, 79, worked as a jig borer at Strand Road and then Samlesbury when it shut.
He said: "I worked as a shop Steward and safety officer. My favourite aircraft was the Tornado.
"I joined the association when I started. I retired when I was 56 after working for the company for 13 years.
"It's a great group. The association committee do a good job, I love meeting up with people who I haven't seen since I retired. A lot didn't join the association because they didn't know about it."
If you are a current or former employee and would like to become a member, email employee.association@baesystems.com
Stephen with Lisa Woodhouse who attended the Christmas event