Last Surviving Battle of Britain Pilot -
Group Captain John Allman Hemingway, DFC, AE (17 July 1919 – 17 March 2025), known as Paddy Hemingway, was an Irish fighter pilot who served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War in the Battle of Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, the Allied invasion of Italy and the Invasion of Normandy.
From April to December 1945 he commanded No. 43 Squadron RAF, flying Spitfires. The squadron served in Italy, and it was there that Hemingway was shot down for a fourth time.
Wesley College ANZAC Commemoration Service - Thursday 24th April
The George V.Smith Award is presented by the Odd Bods and the Smith Family to the student who has written the best essay about the Spirit of ANZAC. This year the award will be presented by George's Grandaughter, Kirsty Costa.
ANZAC Day Form Up - 25th April 2025
It looks like we will be forming up at about the same place on Flinders St. this year for the ANZAC Day march to The Shrine on 25th April. Form up time is 0945.
Following the March there will be an informal gathering at Amora Riverwalk Hotel, 649 Bridge Rd. Richmond. We will gather in the general lounge area for a casual drop in and catch up after the march with attendees paying for their own food & drinks.
Avalon Air Show - 2025
Our esteemed Secretary and Vice-President, Peter Randell, joined in the wonder of this year's Avalon Air Show, and has been good enough to send us a visual record. May we suggest you pour a tea, coffee, or something stronger, sit back, and enjoy.
