NO.
114 Mobile Control and Reporting Unit will celebrate its 60th
anniversary by hosting a Tarakan parade and ball at RAAF Base
Darwin on Friday, May 23.
The
parade recognises the contribution of 114MCRU during the Tarakan
campaign of 1945. The unit has the distinction of being the only
Air Force ground unit with battle honours.
The
Unit Standard will be paraded.
114MCRU
– which was formed on May 23, 1943 – will also host
an open day, a barbecue lunch and the Tarakan Ball.
Tickets
to the ball, which will feature entertainment from RAAF Air Command
Band, will be $50. A commemorative port will also be available
for purchase.
Interested
people should contact Pilot Officer Amanda McCurran on (08) 8924
2005.
