Details have just been mailed out for people interested in attending the sixth annual Bomber Command Commemorative Day weekend in Canberra, 1-2 June 2013.
There are three parts to this weekend:
- The Ceremony
Grass area in front of the Bomber Command Memorial, in the grounds of the Australian War Memorial
Sunday 2 June 2013
Ceremony begins 11am (please be seated by 10.50am).
Attending the Ceremony is free but if you intend to be there please RSVP to Don Southwell, details below, by 27 May.
- The Meet & Greet Function
ANZAC Hall, Australian War Memorial (under the shadow of G for George)
6-8pm Saturday 1 June 2013
Canapes, beer, wine, soft drink all included, $50 per head.
- The Luncheon
Rydges Lakeside Hotel, Canberra
12pm for 1pm lunch, until 4pm, Sunday 2 June 2013
Two-course sit-down lunch included – note a cash bar will be in operation on the day. $60 per head.
To book for the Meet and Greet and/or the Luncheon, please contact Don Southwell on (02) 9499 6515 or southwelldonald@gmail.com.
RSVP for the Meet and Greet and/or Luncheon closes 17 May 2013.
RSVP for the Ceremony closes 27 May 2013.
This is by far the largest gathering of Bomber Command veterans, relatives, friends, family and other interested parties in Australia and is always a good event. Highly recommended!
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