NEWS HEADLINES

Air Force Association Raises $2,500 for Veterans at VP Day Concert

BATTLE OF BRITAIN ‘LACE’

The Air Force Association (AFA) ACT Division celebrated a successful fundraising effort at the Royal Australian Air Force Band’s 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day concerts held on 14 August 2025 at the Canberra Theatre Centre.

The two commemorative concerts, honouring the service and sacrifice of those who contributed to the victory in the Second World War, drew large audiences and raised almost $2,500 through gold coin donations, with some attendees generously contributing $50 notes.

The funds will support the AFA’s initiatives to assist veterans and their families. The event’s success was bolstered by the support of Air Force Association volunteers and the warm community response, reflecting the enduring spirit of commemoration and generosity.

Special thanks to the Air Force Events team and the Air Force Band for arranging such a wonderful event.

Image courtesy of RAAF and Canberra Theatre Centre Instagram

 

 

 

MORE NEWS

AFA-SA Honours our Women Veterans particularly our WAAAFs and WRAAFs

On Wednesday 18 March, AFA-SA conducted a simple yet poignant wreath laying at the Air Force Memorial, Torrens Parade Ground, to mark the 85th anniversary of the formation of the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) and the 75th anniversary of the formation...

George is back home

After a period away from public display, the iconic Avro Lancaster bomber “G for George” has returned to pride of place as the centrepiece of the Australian War Memorial’s new exhibition highlighting the significant contribution of Australian airmen to Bomber Command...

RAAFA Queensland Honours Air Forces Legacy at Annual Memorial Service

Brisbane’s Queens Gardens Park has been the setting for a moving tribute as the AFC & RAAF Association Queensland Division hosted the Australian and Allied Air Forces Memorial Service. The event honoured all Allied Air Forces personnel including Prisoners of War,...