RAAF 75th Anniversary notification

The following is the text of a message received from the Australian War Memorial regarding the luncheon to follow the 75th Anniversary commemoration of Bomber Command on 4 June:

“Australian War Memorial Bomber Command Luncheon, 4 June 2017

“To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the commencement of Royal Australian Air Force squadrons’ operations with Bomber Command, the Australian War Memorial will be holding a luncheon for the veterans and widows, family, and friends of those who served with Bomber Command. The event will be held at 12.30 pm on Sunday 4 June 2017 in Anzac Hall, following the annual Bomber Command Wreath laying Ceremony held at the Bomber Command Memorial in the Sculpture Garden.

“To RSVP and register to attend the Bomber Command Luncheon please find all information via the Australian War Memorial website at https://www.awm.gov.au/bomber-command-luncheon-registration/

“or by contacting the Events Hotline 02 6206 9813.

“Please note numbers for the luncheon are limited and preference will be given to veterans and widows of those who served with Bomber Command. Families and friends of veterans are welcome to register, and guests will be contacted from Thursday 4 May 2017 regarding their luncheon registration.

“Bomber Command Luncheon registration page on the Memorial’s website is now live, please see links below:

“         Luncheon Registration Page: https://www.awm.gov.au/bomber-command-luncheon-registration/

“         Registration form: https://www.awm.gov.au/bomber-command-lunch-form/

“Further details regarding the Bomber Command events held over the June weekend will be uploaded onto the Memorial’s Events Calendar (https://www.awm.gov.au/events/ ) in the next week.

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