Events
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14 Sep 2018
A Gathering Of Eagles
Venue: Hobart 14 -16 Sep 18 -see Flyer
Time:
A National Commemoration of Air Power and Air Forces
The Royal Australian Air Force Association, Tasmania Division, extends to all Royal Australian Air Force members, past and present and their guests an invitation to attend ‘A Gathering of Eagles’ to be held in Hobart on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th of September 2018 to commemorate the deeds and sacrifices of the Royal Australian Air Force, the Royal Air Force, Allied and all Air Forces in all conflicts past and present.
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27 May 2018
Bomber Command Commemoration
Venue: Cenotaph, Martin Place
Time: 1100hrs
Point of Contact: Carol Moreau admin@raafansw.org.au
09 May 2018
Annual General Meeting 2018
Venue: Wests - New Lambton
Time: TBA
Point of Contact: Peter Ring secretary@raafansw.org.au
The 2018 AGM will be held at Wests New Lambton Club on the 9th and 10th May 2018.
Agenda and more details will be advised when available.
25 Apr 2018
URGENT SYDNEY ANZAC DAY UPDATE FROM THE PRESIDENT RAAFA NSW wef 19 Apr 18
Venue: Sydney
Time: TBA
Point of Contact: Ron Glew glewie@tpg.com.au 0418 261 528
URGENT ANZAC DAY UPDATE FROM THE PRESIDENT RAAFA NSW
The Anzac Day Order of march has been completely revised by the RSL without any consultation.
ALL Serving and Ex serving ladies will be marching with the BY THE LEFT at position 5 on the Attached Map.
ALL other serving members will be marching behind their respective Commanders at the head of the March.
This means that there will not be any serving members marching in our contingent.
Attached is tour new Order of March and a Map of the positions for form up and new card re-numbering.
There is minimal affects other than no uniforms and the WW11 is unchanged and all step off timing is the same.
Sorry about the late notice but I’ve just been informed.
Ron
25 Apr 2018
FSB Sydney post march ANZAC Day Lunch
Venue: IBIS Room - Pullman Hotel, 36 College Street, Sydney
Time: 1200 hrs
Point of Contact: Geoff Peterkin HonSec@fsb.raafansw.org.au
Cost: $65 RSVP: 18 May 1918
FSB Sydney post march ANZAC Day Lunch
Welcome: All Fighter Squadron wider Community, including serving members, spouses and partners
Catering and seating is limited to 150 so `First In - Best Dressed`
Luncheon is a two-course sit-down meal with steward service.
Venue admission will be permitted for booked and paid-up attendees only.
Upon admission, a name card and a free drink voucher will be issued. Alcohol consumption thereafter is at members` own expense. For more details go to the bookings page.
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12 Apr 2018
International Bomber Command Centre Opening
Venue: England
Time: Released in January 2018
Point of Contact: BCA Secretary Annette Guterres annette.guterres@gmail.com 0412 759 912
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Mesage from Group Captain Catherine Wallis (RAAF)
As you may know, in April 2018 the UK will officially open the International Bomber Command Centre. It is a fantastic centre, with memorial walls, peace gardens, a world class interactive museum and an education centre. It will ensure these important stories are not lost.
We have about 10 Bomber Command Veterans (all 93yrs plus) who are able to travel and who would love to see the new centre and attend the opening. Unfortunately we have been unable to obtain government funding for this.
So I have set up a GoFundMe campaign to get them there:
https://www.gofundme.com/4j0syu8?pc=em_db_co2876_v1&rcid=613c21fb1e934e86becb34645709196c
I think we owe these wonderful veterans a last opportunity to see their legacy. What I ask is that you would consider sharing this campaign widely, especially amongst your Facebook, Instagram and other groups, so that we have a chance to meet our target. All monies raised will be administered by the Bomber Command Association and shared equally among those veterans able to travel.
Your support would mean a lot to me. Thank you so much!
Catherine Wallis