BoB Commemoration Dates 15,16.17 September 2023
Pilots leaving their aircraft after having just returned from combat. Note the INTELLO walking slightly behind them. She was no doubt wanting to take details of their combat action.
BATTLE OF BRITAIN COMMEMORATION 2023
Spitfitres Mark I on patrol over Kent September 1940 - at the height of the Battle of Britain
Hobart, Tasmania 15, 16, 17 SEP 2023 -
The Royal Australian Air Force Association, Tasmania Division will celebrate the Commemoration of the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Britain in Hobart mid September 2023
The following events will be held:
WELCOME HAPPY HOUR
Friday 15 September 2023 5pm till 9pm
RAAF Memorial Centre - Snacks and reduced price drinks.
Dress: Neat casual
SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2023
- · REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
St David’s Cathedral, 23 Murray Street, Hobart at 1400hrs.
Dress: RAAF 1A Uniform or Lounge Suit with full size medals, Day Dress for Ladies
FORMAL DINING IN NIGHT
UBET Function Centre, Elwick Racecourse
6.30pm for 7.00pm
Dress: RAAF Mess Dress, Dinner Jacket with Miniatures
· CENOTAPH SERVICE and WREATH LAYING
Sunday 17th September at the Hobart
Cenotaph, Queens Domain at 1045hrs. RAAF 1A Uniform or Lounge Suit with Full size medals.
BBQ LUNCH (Following the Cenotaph Service)
RAAF Memorial Centre 61 Davey Street, HOBART.
Gold Coin Donation.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR EVENT ATTENDANCE
If you are interested in obtaining further details about these events contact the Event Co-ordinator RAAF Association, Tasmania Division - events@raafatas.org.au or 0484 018 787.
Chairman Battle of Britain Commemoration - Organising Committee:
AIRCDRE Doug Chipman RAAF (Ret)
Mob: 0481 260 340
Event Coordinator/State Secretary: -
Ms Debbie Coulson (0484 018 787)
Contact: secretary@raafatas.org.au
WELCOME DRINKS - BATTLE OF BRITAIN WEEKEND
The men ansd the Fighters, the Ground Crews as well, battled the Nazis and gawe them all hell.
FRIDAY15 SEP 2023 1700h to 2100h
RAAF Memorial Centre
Hot Food, Reduced Price drinks, Raffles ansd good camraderie.
"Drink to the Fighters,
Drink to the men,
Who kept going skywards again and again
Drink to the ground crews, the men and girls
Their efforts were mighty and proved to be pearls."