If there could be any highlight of the Service it would be the gathering of the eagles, the Veterans themselves.ģ4 Bomber Command veterans were able to make the journey to be honoured for their service.īut the weekend didn’t end there, what followed was a memorable luncheon….
The service was followed by contributions of wreath laying by Military, Legacy, Salvation Army and Red Cross representatives.Īnticipation was rife when an announcement was made that the service would conclude by an RAAF FA-18 fighter from Williamtown RAAF Base and would be doing a flyover. A wondrous knowledge of Australia’s military history presented in a most polished manner makes the occasion a very memorable experience of both history and emotion. Sunday morning produced a beautiful May day to welcome a very large gathering of some 500 hundred supporters to hear Dr. A most unique re-union and no doubt very emotional. Murray was treated to a personal inspection escorted by AWM Director Brendan Nelson to his old flying position at the controls of George.
The primary mission of the B-47 was as a nuclear bomber capable of striking targets within the Soviet. G–George caught up with former 460 pilot Murray Maxton. The Boeing B-47 Stratojet (Boeing company designation Model 450) is a retired American long- range, six-engined, turbojet -powered strategic bomber designed to fly at high subsonic speed and at high altitude to avoid enemy interceptor aircraft. Williams in the Last Post Ceremony.Ī large crowd who had gathered to witness the dedication to an RAAF Dam Buster airman were also present to attend the Foundation’s Annual Meet and Greet social function in the Anzac Hall held alongside Lancaster G-George the iconic Bomber Command Australian bomber from 460 Squadron. The weekend of commemoration commenced with the Australian War Memorial honouring Flt. This small country of Australia was fighting wars on two fronts, one at home and one half way round the world. BOMBER COMMAND COMMEMORATIVE DAY FOUNDATION (INC)ħ5th ANNIVERSARY OF THE RAAF SQUADRONS IN BOMBER COMMANDĬanberra June 3rd & 4th 2017 saw the Foundation commemorate the Anniversary of the RAAF Squadrons operating within Bomber Command as individual squadrons.Īlthough many RAAF airmen still flew with RAF Squadrons the prestige of having RAAF Squadrons recognised as fully operational units was a magnificent acceptance of quality of Bomber Command crews.
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