NZ Bomber Command Day

[pjw4118]

As part of the Commonwealth wide Bomber Command day wreaths were laid at the NZBCA memorial on Sunday 5 June.



The service was conducted by Rev.Jack Ward, a BC Veteran having served as a Navigator on 195 and 75 Squadron.





Standing L to R
G/C Peter Bennett CSC (RAAF)
Harry Furner (M/UG, 51 Sq)
Ron Mayhill DFC (B/A 75 Sq)
Des Andrewes (Nav 622 Sq)
W/C Nick Olney (C/O 5 Squadron RNZAF)
Peter Mason (President RSA Auckland)

Seated L to R
Frank Prebble DFC pff (B/A, 635 Sq)
Bill Petersen (Pilot 102 Sq)
Roy Montrowe DFC pff (Pilot 692 Sq)
Rev. Jack Ward (Nav 75 Sq)

Photos by Phil Furner

[Dave Homewood]

Thanks for that report Peter, and to Phil for the photos. I never knew there even was a Bomber Command Day, is it an annual ceremony? I'd love to get along to the next one if I can.

[pjw4118]

Yes , it is an annual event, started in Australia. Next year we intend to make it a focus for BC survivors followed by a get together.
The next NZBCA event will be in October at MOTAT to see the new extension and BC displays.
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