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A Gathering of Eagles

81st Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Commemoration

‘A Gathering of Eagles’

The 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
and
Centenary Year of the Royal Australian Air Force

A National Commemoration of Air Power and Air Forces

Hobart, Tasmania 10 – 12 September 2021

 

A ‘Gathering of Eagles’ will commemorate the deeds and sacrifices of the Royal Australian Air Force, the Royal Air Force, Allied and all Air Forces in all conflicts past and present.

The Air Force Association, Tasmania Division extends an invitation to all members past and present, and their partners and guests to attend ‘A Gathering of Eagles’ – a national commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain, to be held in Hobart over from 10-12 September 2021.

Events include: Happy Hour | Remembrance Service | Dining In Night | Cenotaph Service & Wreath Laying | Barbecue Luncheon

For further details, please contact the State Secretary, Air Force Association, Tasmania Division on 03 6200 9221 (Wed 10am – 3pm or leave message), or email secretary@raafatas.org.au

 

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