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Written by Chris Harper on Apr. 28, 2012
My name is Chris Harper and I am webmaster for 102 ceylon Squadron's new web site. I understand that Ron Houghton flew with 102 and I am hoping that he would contact me so that I can add a page on our site for him and his crew.
If anyone else who flew with 102, or relatives of airmen, would like to get in contact that would be wonderful.
Looking at ORB's and log books I can see that hundreds of RAAF personel flew with 102,it would be an honour to have them represented on the web site.


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Website: www.102ceylonsquadron.co.uk
Written by RAAF Assoc. NSW Division on Apr. 15, 2012
THE BOMMBER COMMAND COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES 2012.
A Meet & Greet cocktail party is being held at the AWM Canberra on saturday night June 2nd 2012. It will be followed by a Comm. Service at the Bomber Command memeorial in the AWM grounds at 11.00 am Sunday 3rd followed by a luncheon at Rydges Hotel Lakeside.
A concurrent service will be held at the ANZAC Memorial Hyde Park Sydney at 11.00am Sunday 3rd June 2012 followed by a morning tea. All welcome to attend both functions.
Full details RAAF Assoc. 02 9393 3485


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Written by RAAF ASSOC. NSW DIVISION on Mar. 28, 2012
Vietnam Veterans Education Centre Washington DC

The Australian Government has announced a commitment of $3.3m to this project and veterans organisations are being asked to register interest and submit contributions to this project. Details on the project are contained in the attachment.
An Australian Committee will participate in a US project known as the Vietnam Veterans Education Centre. The US Viet Vets are to build an $80m underground 2 story facility next to the Wall in Wash DC with a planned opening 2014. The facility will be similar in design to the US DDay facility at Normandy.
Australia, to date, is the only other country being asked to display, to this end the Government has allocated $3.3m for research. We intend to ask that NZ be considered along with us noting our ANZAC traditions and the ANZUS Treaty. In broad detail the criteria for the design of the Memorial is:
1. that it be reflective and contemplative in character,
2. that it harmonise with its surroundings, especially the neighbouring national memorials,
3. that it contain the names of all who died or remain missing, and
4. that it make no political statement about the war.
The thought behind the VVEC was that by telling the stories behind every name the Centre would help visitors understand the courage, sacrifice and devotion of those who fell, those who returned and those who waited. “Through interactive exhibits and primary source materials, visitors will be better able to understand the impact the Viet War had on their family members, their home towns, their communities and the nations involved.”
PLEASE CONTACT RAAF ASSOC. 02 9393 3485 or EMAIL : raafansw@bigpond.com


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Written by Ben Woolley on Feb. 22, 2012
Ref Warrant Officer O, J, Goddard RAAF 421267.

I served with WO Goddard on 514 Squadron,RAF Waterbeach when he was tragically killed on The Nuremberg raid on 31st. March 1944.
He was a good friend of mine and, each year,I arrange for a small wooden cross inscribed with his name to be planted in the Garden of Rememberance of The Royal British Legion.
If possible I would like to let any relatives or friends in Lidcombe, his home town,know that he has not been forgotten and will be very grateful for any such information you may hold
The only information I have is from 1950 when his next of kin lived at 4 Woodburn Road, Lidcombe and was a Mr, O. C. K. Goddard.

Thanks in anticipation,
Ben Woolley.


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Written by Anne Kennedy on Feb. 17, 2012
Seeking information / photos of my late father, F/L J.M.W. Love (Jack Milton Wallace) who was an adjutant with the 467 Squadron RAAF at Waddington during WWII.


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Written by ALLAN HOOPER on Feb. 15, 2012
Looking for any ground crew from Hut 79, 5 S.F.T.S. Urinquinty. 4/2/44 to 15/8/45 as I still have photos of all who were in that hut. I was a Fitter 2/E in 40"s hanger Have many photos of Urinquinty Any enquiries welcome.


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Written by ALLAN HOOPER on Feb. 15, 2012
Looking for any ground crew from Hut 79, 5 S.F.T.S. Urinquinty. 4/2/44 to 15/8/45 as I still have photos of all who were in that hut. I was a Fitter 2/E in 40"s hanger Have many photos of Urinquinty Any enquiries welcome.


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Written by Marilyn Campbell on Feb. 12, 2012
Seeking information, photos and former mates of my late uncle Warrant Officer Allan Campbell, 38 Squadron RAAF, of Manning River, who died in a plane crash in New Guinea on 18th September 1945 - from anyone who may have trained, went on leave, or served with him in the following locations: 2ITS Bradfield Park, No 2 Wireless School,Calgary, Canada; U.K.; West Africa; 31 Squadron India (Burma operations), 38 Squadron Archerfield. Would also like to hear from anyone who was on Morotai or Biak on this date who knew other defence personnel who were tragically killed on this flight. For a book dedicated to their memory. Contact Marilyn Campbell - 0400 084 578 or (07) 5442 5979 - or email marilyncampbell.author@gmail.com


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Written by Reg Bennett on Dec. 27, 2011
Reg Bennett WW11 - mid upper gunner on Lancaster 186 Squadron, Stradishall, Suffolk, UK is trying to make email contact with Austrtalian Air Force pilot Eric Barton DFC, who flew with Reg during the war. Eric now lives in Cronulla, NSW.


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Written by Blake on Dec. 13, 2011
This is a very interesting site. Thanks for doing all this work.


Website: http://www.blakelivelystyle.com/
Written by Andy Woolley on Oct. 25, 2011
During WWII my grandparents billeted countless commenwealth flying crew at their home near Northampton in the UK. Many of these were Australian. My grandparents kept an amazing record of those that stayed with them including pictures, service numbers, notes, details of casulties and letters,one even from a prisoner of war camp. All of these details were recorded in a book which I have in my possession. I have been to a number of airfields in this country to try and find more information about these men, but have so far been unsuccesful in locating any surviving men or indeed their families, who I am sure would be interested to hear and see details of their brave relatives. One such chap was Dermot John Hegarty from Pymble in Sydney who was tragically killed in 1944. He made a wonderful impression on my Grandparents as well as my Mother, Auntie and Uncle. I actually know that Dermots plane, whilst flying out of Coningsby airbase, suffered full engine failure at around 1000 feet. Dermot's bravery enabled three of the crew to bail out whilst he battled to keep the plane in the air. I am visiting Sydney early next year and would be more than happy to bring this book if anybody would like to see it. If after reading this you may know of any aircrew that were billeted in Wellingborough,Northampton and would like to see if I hold their details please do not thesitate to e-mail me.

Many thanks
Andy


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Written by RAAF ASSOC. NSW DIVISION on Sep. 28, 2011
RAAF Veterans in World War II, who served in UK, North Africa, Italy and the Mediterranean
I would like to make contact with veterans and their families, of those who served in World War II RAAF squadrons, or individually in the RAF, particularly in the Desert Air Force in Tunisia and Italy, but also in the UK and the Mediterranean. From my initial research I believe RAAF Squadrons Nos 3, 450 and 451 served in the Tunisia and Italy campaigns, flying Tomahawks then subsequently Mustangs and Spitfires, until the end of the war. Of course many Australians served in other air forces, notably in the RAF, and such as 454 Squadron in the Med. I have begun research and writing a book on these air campaigns, which were indispensable to bring victory for the Allied armies in North Africa, Tunisia and Italy, from Operation Torch in November 1942 to May 1945.
My book on the air campaigns in Tunisia and Italy, will have a focus on the role of RAAF squadrons and Australians in the RAF, and tell the story through their voices.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with RAAF veterans from those times, and their families, to hear and document their stories and experiences.I can be contacted as follows:
Bryn Evans 8 Nicholson Street Wollstonecraft Sydney NSW 2065
Tel 02 9438 1939 Mob 0428 108 081 Email: bryn.evans@ozemail.com.au
Written by RAAF ASSOCIATION NSW DIVISION on Sep. 26, 2011
70TH ANNIVERSARY BOMBING OF DARWIN
The Darwin city council will mark this with a two week commemorative program of events from 11-26 February 2012.
Full details can be found on :
www.frontlineaustralia.com.au


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Written by RAAF Association NSW Division on May. 16, 2011
Vacancies exist for part-time Senior Members, Members and Services Members on the Veterans' Review Board in Brisbane.
A list of nominees can be sent to the National President of AVADSC at P.O. Q314 QVB Sydney NSW 2001 before Friday 3rd June 2011
Written by RAAAF ASSOCIATION NSW DIVISION on May. 16, 2011
Notice has been received that an enquiry has commenced into unresolved recognition for past acts of Naval and Military valour, in particular Navy and Army personnel who fought in WW1. Recommendations should be forwarded to Defence Honours and Awards accompanied by conclusive proof in so far as the circumstances allowed and attestation of any facts.
DH&A website is www.defence.gov.au/medals


Latest comments

15.04 | 01:37

I am very interested in this site. My father, William Hanlon Manwaring, flew with the Bomber Command RAF 39 Squadron in the Middle East.

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16.02 | 22:40

DEAR MICK,
PLEASE EMAIL ME ON raafansw@bigpond.com regarding your request.
REGARDS
BRIAN C. MORELLI
STATE SECRETARY
RAAF ASSOCIATION.

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15.01 | 04:22

I am an ex metal basher and seeking any info about the supposed inquiry into
Hercules C130A wing plank replacement program which started in
Sept 1966.

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