Safely back from a sortie, a BoB Fighter Pilot climbs out of the cockpit of his Spitfire
A Gathering of Eagles
to Commemorate the 77th Anniversary of the
BATTLE OF BRTIAIN 1940
Hobart, Tasmania 2017
15th, 16th, 17th September
INVITATION
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 16th and Sunday 17th of September 2017 to commemorate the 77th Anniversary
of the Battle of Britain.
ACTIVITIES
1730 to 2030 hrs Friday
15 September 2017
HAPPY HOUR - drinks and Snacks at the RAAF Memorial Centre
to welcome all visitors
Dress: Neat casual
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
Saturday 16th September at St David’s Cathedral at 1500 hrs. Dress: RAAF 4A Uniform or Lounge Suit with full size medals, to be
followed by:
DINING
IN NIGHT
Saturday 16th September at the Luxbet Function Centre (Elwick Racecourse) 1900 hrs for 1930 hrs.
Cost RAAFA Tas Members TBA Non Members TBA . Dress: RAAF Winter Mess Dress, Dinner Suit or Lounge Suit (with miniatures).
Guest Speaker: Mr Reg Watson,
Tasmanian Military Hiostorian and Author
Guest of Honour: AVM Gavin Turnbull AM, Deputy Chief of Air Force
CENOTAPH SERVICE and WREATH LAYING
Sunday
17th September at the Hobart Domain Cenotaph at 1100 hrs.
Full Size Medals may be worn
Commemorative Address: AVM Gavin Turnbull AM - Deputy Chief of Air Force
BARBEQUE LUNCHEON
Sunday 17th September at the RAAF Memorial Centre, 61 Davey Street, Hobart at 1200 hrs. (No Charge.)
RAAF SUPPORT
The Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association is most grateful to the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Leo Davies AO, CSC for the provision of RAAF support to these commemorative
activities.
The RAAF Association also acknowledges the valuable contribution given by the Commanding Officer and Members of No 29 (City of Hobart) Squadron.
ACCOMMODATION
Special rates have been offered by the following – please request the “Battle of Britain” rate when booking:
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel:
Phone: 03 6235 5355 Email: reservations@oldwoolstore.com.au
Hotel Grand Chancellor:
Phone: 03 6235 4535 Email: groupreservations@hgchobart.com.au
Hadleys Orient Hotel:
Phone: 03 6235 5317
Email: events@hadleyshotel.com.au
Salamanca Inn:
Phone: 03 6223 3300 Email: info@salamancainn.com.au
CONTACT DETAILS
If you are interested in obtaining further details about these events, contact the State Secretary, RAAF Association, Tasmanian Division at:
Address: 61 Davey Street, Hobart, 7001
Phone: 03 6234 3862 (Wed 10am to 3pm) Message Bank active during non- attendance times.
Email: secretary@raafatas.org.au
Co-Ord Officer: Ms Debbie Coulson, State Secretary
Mobile: 0447 751 816
BoB Planning Committee Chairman
AVM Peter Scully 0402 274 163
Bookings, accompanied by the amount of the subscription, are essential. Members
may make a direct credit to the Association Account – RAAF Association Tasmania Division WESTPAC Bank BSB 037001 Account 100766 or by cheque payable to the ‘RAAF Association’ and sent to the Association address.
RAAF ASSOCIATION –
TAS DIVISION
REPLY PRO FORMA – BATTLE OF BRITAIN DINNER 2015
I/We accept the invitation to attend the Dinner at UBET Function Cebntre Elwick on Saturday 16 September 2017
NAME:
………………………………………………………………………………………………
CONTACT TEL No: ………………………………………………….
EMAIL: …………………………………………………………………………………………..
I will be accompanied by: …………………………………………………………………….................
Any dietary requirements or restrictions: ………………………………………….....
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DRESS: RAAF Winter Mess Dress/Dinner
Suit with Miniatures or Lounge Suit with Miniatures: The cost is TBA.
Remittance for $
to cover the cost of ………………. People @ TBA each.
EFT Transfer or Cheque (Please indicate)
WESTPAC BSB 037001 ACCOUNT No 100766
Return by 28 August 2017
to: (Email - raafatas@netspace.net.au ) or post:
State Secretary RAAFA
61 Davey Street
HOBART TAS 7000
Other functions for an indication of attendance.
Please circle the Y or N as appropriate
Memorial Church Service YES / NO
Wreath
Laying Ceremony YES / NO
Are you laying a Wreath YES / NO
If so, on whose behalf?
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BBQ Lunch YES / NO
Held at RAAF Memorial Centre
Sunday 17 Sep 2017
12 noon (No cost)