Bomber Command Commemorative 2019

The Bomber Command Commemorative Service was held at the Shrine on Sunday 2nd June 2019 with Friends of the Odd Bods Association member, Wing Commander Mike Oram, as Guest Speaker. Mike is the Son of Odd Bod Johnny Oram.

Mike has been kind enough to let us publish his speech and you are urged to read the fascinating account of his Father's war story which can be described as a chilling account of the immense danger and huge sacrifices made by Australian Airmen. You can find the full text here - - https://friendsofoddbods.blogspot.com/p/bomber-command-service-2019.html

Attendees on the day included Jack Bell, Gerald McPherson, and Jan Dimmick who delivered the reading "Place of Ghosts". Thanks to President, Bruce Waxman, for the photos.

Guest Speaker Wing Commander Mike Oram

Jack Bell & Gerald McPherson

Jan Dimmick

Harvard Flyover

Coastal Command To Be Featured In Shrine Exhibition

Ground crew of 10 Squadron RAAF haul a Sunderland flying boat ashore for maintenance at RAF Mount Batten, Plymouth, England, May 1945.

 The Shrine is currently developing an exhibition about RAF Coastal Command during the Second World War and the role of the RAAF squadrons and airmen who served within it. The exhibition will open in early August and be on display for a year.

Organisers are keen to make contact with any Second World War Coastal Command veterans still living in Victoria so as to invite them to the exhibition launch and involve them in some of the related programs - public lectures, book launches etc.

If you, or someone you know, can assist with this worthy exhibition we would love to hear from you. Please contact Peter Randell or Greg Smith. Click on the “Contact Us” tab above for more contact details.