BATTLE OF BRITAIN ‘LACE’
As we pause to remember on Anzac Day 2026, the AFA is proud to present this special gallery of photographs generously shared by our members and readers of the newsletter.
From cherished family portraits and service mementos to images of dawn services, memorials at rest and quiet moments of reflection, we plan to add to this gallery and capture the spirit of remembrance, gratitude and the enduring Anzac legacy that binds us all.
A sincere thank you to everyone who has already contributed their images – your personal stories and treasured moments help us honour the sacrifice, courage and mateship of all who have served.
Lest We Forget.
Captions
President and Treasurer RAAFA Logan City at the Greenbank RSL Sub Branch and Greenbank Services Club Dawn Service, John Griffiths MBE and Kevin Coghlan
Anzac Day Dawn Service poster
John Griffiths MBE leading Wallaby Airlines, 35 Squadron Association at the Brisbane ANZAC Day march
Lyn Gorman attended the 10am Anzac Day March in Bacchus Marsh. She is picture in front of the wreaths and with the piper
John Johnston, reading the ANZAC prayer at the Dawn Service in the Thyme Lifestyle Resort, Eli Waters. The village has approx. 300 homes, but more than 200 people turned out on a windy wet morning for the service.
Wing Commander Linda New from Williamtown and Squadron Leader Kingsley McRae (rtd) at Villers-Bretonneux Anzac Day Dawn service
Maxine Moore and Squadron Leader Del Gaudry CSC pictured with two ex-serving RAAFies from Brisbane. Maxine and Del were on Recruit training course together at Tottenham in Victoria – 50 years in November since they joined the WRAAF. They were the only two WRAAFs known to be marching on Anzac Day in Sydney.
RAAFA Manning River Branch & friends at ANZAC Day 2026, Tuncurry NSW. Proudly marched as guests of the Forster Tuncurry RSL Sub Branch. Left to right: John Smith (President), Wendy Blanch, Greg Blanch, Brad Winkler, Jacinta Smith, Helena Ward, Rebecca Huett, Carolyn Smith, Daryl Huett, Seth Huett (back), Aidan Ward (front), Chris Ward (back), Spencer Ward (front), Brian Kelly.
This Anzac Day in Cairns, Bill Maconachie (known as Slim) visited the Esplanade with his son Angus (Gus). The Cairns Regional Council has installed a series of Corflute banners alongside the Cenotaph to mark the 150th anniversary of Cairns. The banners highlight local individuals and events connected to Cairns and its defence history. Bill was honoured to discover that one of the banners features him.
