$500,000       $409,000   $400,000       $300,000       $200,000       $100,000     Donations from individuals, other Services and Service organisations Corporate Donations Federal Government Grant

Donations to the RAAF Memorial Trust Fund have now exceeded $400,000. The major contributor last month was Northrop Grumman, who provided two separate donations of US$5,000 each; one from Northrop Grumman Corporation and the other from Northrop Grumman Electronic Sensors & Systems Sector. The RAAF Memorial Redevelopment Committee has gratefully accepted these and the other personal donations, which continue to be received each week.

The project has now progressed to the Design Development Phase. This phase involves the selection and commissioning of an artist to prepare the drawings of the images to be etched into the black granite wall and the appointment of an architect to undertake detailed design development. The Design Development Phase will run over the next several months and involve the expenditure of up to $101,000.

One disappointing aspect of the fundraising campaign, however, has been the lack of support to date from current serving RAAF members. Discussions with members from outside Canberra reveal that many are not even aware that there is a National Memorial to the RAAF or of its significance.

While the Memorial is intended to symbolise the spirit of the RAAF and serve as a tribute to the fallen, it also recognises all those men and women who have served in the RAAF since its formation in 1921, and all those who will do so in the future.

It has direct relevance, therefore, to all RAAF members. So why not take up a collection in your unit and support 'your' memorial and contribute to 'your' heritage? Brochures and donation forms should be available at all unit orderly rooms and Corporate Support shopfronts. You can send one consolidated cheque for all the money raised, along with a list of the names of the donors and the amounts given by each, and the Redevelopment Committee will send individual receipts back to those so entitled (i.e. those who donate $2 or more).

As at 9 July 2001, donations to the RAAF Memorial Trust Fund totaled $409,000.00. While this represents a significant proportion of the money required, we still need to raise about another $100,000 to reach our target of over $500,000. The RAAF Memorial Redevelopment Committee, therefore, asks that you give serious consideration to making a contribution if you have not already done so. The Committee also seeks your active support to help publicise the project and encourage donations from others, using any contacts and networks that you may have.

Donations
The Redevelopment Committee would like to acknowledge the following people and organisations that have provided donations since last month's report:

Donations from Individuals
Mr M. Atkinson; R.G. Berriman; Betty Bourke; Mr Lloyd Brickhill; N. Christison; L.T. Copp; AIRCDRE D.J. Dunlop; Mr Jim Flannery; AIRCDRE R.M. Greenwood (Ret'd); Mr Jack Laycock; Mr Robert Loader; AIRCDRE M.L. Macinnis (Ret'd); Mrs Lindsay Mackerras; N.G. & L. McKee; Mr Andrew McKenzie; AVM G.D. Moller (Ret'd); Mrs C. Mulic; Mr B.H. Neal; GPCAPT & Mrs I. Pearson; Mr Jules Perrin; GPCAPT T.M. Prencel; AVM E.A. Radford (Ret'd); AVM A.R. Reed (Ret'd); AVM P.J. Scully (Ret'd); Mr K.G. Selleck; H. & K.R. Smith; WGCDR S.P. Tsicalas (Ret'd); Mr Keith John Wordsworth.
Residents of RAAF Association Estate Merriwa, WA

Donations from ADF Units
No 2/01 CO's Course

Corporate Donations
Northrop Grumman Corporation; Northrop Grumman Electronic Sensors & Systems Sector

Donations from Service Organisations
Australian Armourers' Association; RAAF Association (Elizabeth/Salisbury Branch); City of Bankstown RSL Sub-Branch; Bribie Island RSL Sub-Branch

About $100,000.00 still needs to be raised and the RAAF Memorial Redevelopment Committee urges all current serving and former members of the RAAF to support this worthy project. All donations of $2 or more are deductible for income tax purposes until 17 November 2001. Donations may be posted to:

Honorary Treasurer
RAAF Memorial Trust Fund
Locked Bag 5015
FYSHWICK ACT 2609

Donations also may deposited at any branch of the ANZ Bank to the credit of 'The Royal Australian Air Force Memorial Trust Fund', BSB 012952 - Account number 3474-85078.