6SQN history
AN author preparing a history of No. 6 Squadron from its inception
in World War I through to the present would like to hear from
former members, both aircrew and ground-base tradespeople. Contact
Steve Eather, GPO Box 666E, Melbourne, Victoria 3001.
79SQN ball
NO. 79 Squadron will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a
ball at its hangar at RAAF Base Pearce on April 23 at 7.30pm.
Inquiries to Warrant Officer Peter Tolhurst on (08) 9571 7261
or peter.tolhurst@defence.gov.au
Korean reunion
Veterans from any of the 22 countries who saw service in Korea
between 1950 and 1956 are invited to a reunion in Brisbane on
April 24-25. Activities include a reception on April 24, a prominent
place in the Order of March on Anzac Day and a gathering on the
Brisbane River at New Farm on April 25. Inquiries to the Returned
Veterans of the Korean war Office on (07) 3221 0722 from Monday-Friday,
10am-2pm.
Air Command Band
March 31: A bugler will perform at the RAAF Association Memorial
Service at the Cenotaph, Martin Place, Sydney, on March 31, at
11am.
April 3: The Woodwind Quintet and Clarinet Quartet will perform
at St Andrew’s Public Chamber Music Concert, St Andrew’s
Cathedral, Sydney, from noon-1pm. Inquiries to (02) 4587 1122
or aircommandband@defence.gov.au
Central Band
March 29: The Ceremonial Band and Concert Band will perform at
the Twilight Spectacular, RAAF Base Williams, Point Cook, at 6pm.
March 31: The Ceremonial Band will perform at the RAAF Base Pearce
65th Anniversary Parade at 8.30am.
April 2: The Ceremonial Band will play at the 1RTU Graduation
Parade, RAAF Base Edinburgh at 9am.
April 3: The Catalina Woodwind Quintet will play at the Castlemaine
State Festival, Uniting Church, Castlemaine, at 6pm. Inquiries
to (03) 5470 6823; the Williams Clarinet Quartet will perform
at the Air Force Anniversary Cocktail Party, Officers’ Mess,
RAAF Edinburgh, at 7pm.
April 4: Force 10 and Williams Clarinet Quartet will feature at
the Williams Autumn Ball, Officers’ Mess, RAAF Base Williams,
at 6pm.
April 6: Force 10 will play at the Castlemaine State Festival,
Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, 1.15pm and 3pm.
To confirm performances, phone (03) 9256 2439 or (03) 9256 2764.
