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Post by pjw4118 on May 19, 2018 13:25:56 GMT 12
The latest NZBCA News is now available to read or print on our website www.nzbombercommand.co.nz . And a reminder that the combined 75 squadron and NZBCSA memorial service will be held in the Hall of Memories at the Auckland WMM at 1030 Sunday June 3 |
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Post by pjw4118 on Jul 4, 2018 15:28:41 GMT 12
 Photos taken at the Bomber Command Memorial Service in June  |
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Post by pjw4118 on Jul 5, 2018 9:55:46 GMT 12
Just checking that the new cheap/free photobucket system works . Top photo SOE agent Pippa Doyle with a friend.
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jul 5, 2018 10:50:46 GMT 12
Just checking that the new cheap/free photobucket system works . Top photo SOE agent Pippa Doyle with a friend. A couple of good looking chaps in the row behind too ;+) |
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Post by camtech on Jul 5, 2018 13:07:21 GMT 12
I thought at least one of them a bit dodgy!
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Post by baz62 on Jul 5, 2018 14:45:56 GMT 12
Yeah would you buy a car from the one on the left.............  |
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Post by camtech on Jul 5, 2018 22:03:01 GMT 12
Yeah would you buy a car from the one on the left............. Hell no! |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jul 6, 2018 10:32:01 GMT 12
Yeah would you buy a car from the one on the left............. But I bet you would buy an Auster from him! |
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Post by pjw4118 on Jul 6, 2018 11:55:35 GMT 12
After all , it was a public event, so we had to let 75 sq types in.
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Post by baz62 on Jul 6, 2018 14:56:43 GMT 12
Yeah would you buy a car from the one on the left............. But I bet you would buy an Auster from him! Maybe...........  |
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Post by pjw4118 on Sept 14, 2018 8:58:26 GMT 12
This Sunday (16 September the RNZAFA are holding a Battle Of Britain parade at the Auckland War memorial Museum at 10.30. All welcome .
At midday the action moves to MOTAT Aviation where the UK High Commission are holding a RAF100 Years reception
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Post by Richard Wesley on Sept 20, 2018 21:03:15 GMT 12
Any photos of the reception at Motat?
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Post by pjw4118 on Oct 19, 2018 14:20:35 GMT 12
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Post by pjw4118 on Nov 3, 2018 11:58:19 GMT 12
The latest NZBCA Newsletter is available on www.nzbombercommand.co.nz , back issues can also be seen and printed from this page . If you would like a copy sent directly please email your address to me at spirits@xtra.co.nz. Updates can be followed on our facebook page ( same title). |
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Post by delticman on Nov 3, 2018 18:05:10 GMT 12
The latest NZBCA Newsletter is available on www.nzbombercommand.co.nz , back issues can also be seen and printed from this page . If you would like a copy sent directly please email your address to me at spirits@xtra.co.nz. Updates can be followed on our facebook page ( same title). Just needs some new seat covers like ZK-KRA. |
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Post by pjw4118 on Feb 6, 2019 12:08:51 GMT 12
A new NZBCA newsletter is about to be published , if you would like a copy emailed directly please send your address to spirits@xtra.co.nz .
The Ass facebook page is updated weekly.
Following a proposal from President Ron Mayhil DFC ( 75 sq) a referendum of veterans to change the constitution allowing non veterans to hold executive posts was held and passed
As a result we have a new President , Vice President and a complete 10 person executive.
The President is Bruce Hebbard of Wanaka whose father flew as a BA on 617 sq , and the Vice President is Michael Copsey of Ponsonby whose father was also a BA but on 218 sq.His son currently flies with 5 squadron.
Finally following the passing of our long serving Chaplain , Archdeacon Neville Selwood , Group Captain Anthony Hawes ( currently the NZDF Chaplain in Chief ) has accepted the post. An ideal man as he accompanied the veterans to London in 2012 and has officiated at a number of our services over the years.
The new executive has a number of projects to start and a few to finish , more news later.
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Post by pjw4118 on Feb 24, 2019 14:21:24 GMT 12
The February newsletter has been printed and can be seen at www.nzbombercommand.co.nzThe site also contains previous newsletters  |
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Post by pjw4118 on Mar 20, 2019 17:05:39 GMT 12
Details of this years Memorial Service ( June 9 ) are being sent out for publication .
This year following new Association policy all Air Force veterans will be invited and included in the service . The invitation is to all those who served in any Allied Air Force during WWII and since .
With the closure of so many Command and squadron associations over the years it is hoped to provide a formal service for those now without a "home".
The service will be held in the Hall of Memories at the Auckland War Memorial Museum at 1030 and will be open to the public.
Contact me on spirits@xtra.co.nz for further details or check the NZBCA facebook page.
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Post by rexbolwell on Jun 8, 2019 9:56:05 GMT 12
Hi, In reference to post 3/Mar/2017 at 1.50pm, I googled my Uncle, Rodney Williams, and NZ Bomber Command came up with a photo of his Lancaster and crew. I have my same photo in front of me, but the nose art is not clear, as in your photo. Left to right are, Bainbridge wireless operator, Brind engineer, Hadley bomb aimer, Rodney Williams (Uncle) Pilot, Brash navigator, Maggs Mid upper gunner, Morris rear gunner. I hope I got the names right, the writing on the back of the photo is indistinct. His son and daughter live in NZ and if you would like any more info on him I can easily find out.
Regards Rex Bolwell
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Post by pjw4118 on Jun 8, 2019 11:40:32 GMT 12
Thanks Rex , we didnt have all of names . Also in the group of photos from Vivian Eyers were some excellent target shots taken from the Williams Lancaster. Vivian had come up to MOTAT to go through the one on display.
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