Hobart 14/15/16 September 2018

The RAAFA gratefully acknowledges the support given by the Tasmanian Government with a grant for the conduct of this activity

The State Government has provided a Grant from the Centenary of ANZAC Program to help support this year's Battle of Britain Commemoration which will also acknowledge the past 100 years of Military Aviation and Air Power.

A Spitfire does a victory roll over the White Cliffs of Dover

 A Gathering of Eagles

ON THE

Anniversary of

The Battleof Britain

A NationalCommemoration

of

Air Power

and Air Forces

Hobart, Tasmania

14^th, 15^th, 16^th   September 2018

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 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.

WELCOME HAPPY HOUR

Friday 14th September at the RAAF Memorial Centre, 61 Davey Street, Hobart at 1700-2130hrs.  Drinks and Snacks.  Dress: Casual.

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

Saturday 15th September at St David’s Cathedral, 23 Murray Street, Hobart at 1500hrs.      Dress: RAAF 1A Uniform or Lounge Suit with full size medals.

DINING IN NIGHT

Saturday 15th September at Ubet Function Centre, Elwick Park   -  1900hrs for 1930hrs.

Cost $100.00 each all inclusive.  Dress: RAAF Winter Mess Dress, Dinner Suit or Lounge Suit            (with miniatures).

Guest Speaker: TBC

CENOTAPH SERVICE and WREATH LAYING

Sunday 16th September at the Cenotaph, Hobart Domain at 1100hrs.  Full size medals.

Commemorative Address: TBC

BARBECUE LUNCHEON

Sunday 16th September at the RAAF Memorial Centre, 61 Davey Street, Hobart at 1215hrs.            (no charge)

RAAF SUPPORT

The Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association is most grateful to the Chief of Air Force, 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 Sep 18' rate when booking:

            Wrest Point:

                        Phone: 03 6221 1888 Email:  questservices@wrestpoint.com.au

            The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel:

                        Phone: 03 6235 5355              Email:  reservations@oldwoolstore.com.au

            Hotel Grand Chancellor:     

                        Phone: 03 6235 4535              Email:  group reservations@hgchobart.com.au

            Hadley’s Orient Hotel:

                        Phone: 03 6237 2999              Email:  reservations@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, Tasmania Division at:

Address:          61 Davey Street, Hobart, 7001

Phone:             03 6234 3862 (Wed 10am - 3pm) a message bank is active during non-attendance times

            Email:             secretary@raafatas.org.au    

Chairman Battle of Britain Planning Committee:  -  AVM P J Scully AO  (0402 274 163)

            Coordinator/State Secretary:  -  Ms D Coulson  (0484 018 787)

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 037-001  Account 100766 or by cheque payable to the ‘RAAF Association Tasmania Division’ and sent to the Association at 61 Davey Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000.

AVM Peter Scully AO and Mrs Louise Donaghey from Rolls Royce in the UK pictured at the Battle of Britain Dining In Night 2017

Over a number of years Rolls Royce have provided splendid support by way of substantial sponsorship to the Battle of Britain annual commemoration. Each year one of their overseas executives attends along with their Australian representative, Air Vice- Marshal Roxley McLennan AO.

In 2017, the Comapny sent Mrs Louise Donaghey out from  corporate headquarters in Bristol in the UK.  The Tasmanian Division is very grateftul for this continued interest and support.