Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 15, 2011 0:15:06 GMT 12
Battle of Britain commemoration
Wednesday, 14 September, 2011 - 14:13
A commemorative service to mark the 71st Anniversary of the Battle of Britain will be held at the National War Memorial in Wellington on Thursday 15 September 2011, commencing at 10.00am.
In attendance will be His Excellency Lieutenant General, The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, Government representatives, members of the NZ Defence Force and the wider Defence Community, and members of the Diplomatic Corps.
The Honourable Peter MacKay PC QC MP, Minister of National Defence Canada, who is starting an official visit to New Zealand today, will be laying a wreath on behalf of the Government and people of Canada.
Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell says, "Twenty Kiwi airmen lost their lives fighting for our country during this battle and we commemorate them on Thursday alongside our British and Commonwealth partners who also suffered losses. It is an important day to remember the sacrifice that they made in this crucial battle of WW2."
The Royal Air Force recognises around 130 Fighter Command aircrew from New Zealand who served in the Battle of Britain. Notable flying aces included pilots Colin Gray, Alan Deere and Brian Carbury among others.
A Spitfire aircraft privately owned by Mr Brendon Deere and flown by RNZAF Squadron Leader Sean Perrett will perform a flypast over the National War Memorial at approximately 10.05 am on the day (weather permitting).
www.voxy.co.nz/national/battle-britain-commemoration/5/101371
Wednesday, 14 September, 2011 - 14:13
A commemorative service to mark the 71st Anniversary of the Battle of Britain will be held at the National War Memorial in Wellington on Thursday 15 September 2011, commencing at 10.00am.
In attendance will be His Excellency Lieutenant General, The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, Government representatives, members of the NZ Defence Force and the wider Defence Community, and members of the Diplomatic Corps.
The Honourable Peter MacKay PC QC MP, Minister of National Defence Canada, who is starting an official visit to New Zealand today, will be laying a wreath on behalf of the Government and people of Canada.
Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell says, "Twenty Kiwi airmen lost their lives fighting for our country during this battle and we commemorate them on Thursday alongside our British and Commonwealth partners who also suffered losses. It is an important day to remember the sacrifice that they made in this crucial battle of WW2."
The Royal Air Force recognises around 130 Fighter Command aircrew from New Zealand who served in the Battle of Britain. Notable flying aces included pilots Colin Gray, Alan Deere and Brian Carbury among others.
A Spitfire aircraft privately owned by Mr Brendon Deere and flown by RNZAF Squadron Leader Sean Perrett will perform a flypast over the National War Memorial at approximately 10.05 am on the day (weather permitting).
www.voxy.co.nz/national/battle-britain-commemoration/5/101371
