Once placed on a demolitions list, the Chapel of the Holy Trinity at Point Cook has reopened after a full restoration.
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The Royal Australian Air Force Centenary program has concluded with a commemorative dedication of a new memorial at RAAF Base Point Cook, Victoria, accompanied by a spectacular aerial display from the Roulettes.
Flying at more than 170km/h, wind flowing through their open cockpits, wings held together by wood and wire, these men and women were daredevils, one might say, or simply courageous. But however you describe them, they all had a love of adventure.
A memorial honouring the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) is nearing completion at the entrance to RAAF Base Wagga, in recognition of the contribution to the RAAF by many local communities.
Air Force has been gifted the only remaining World War II RAAF rescue launch for the Air Force Heritage Collection.
Air Force logisticians, past and present, were honoured with a plaque at the Air Force Memorial in the Chief of Air Force Memorial Gardens, RAAF Base Point Cook, late last year.
The oldest known living member of No. 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron, Esdale Davis, celebrated his 100th birthday on November 24.
The female members of the logistics’ section of Air Force’s No. 92 Wing hosted two special visitors on November 19.
The Air Force Officer Training School (OTS) commemorated Air Force’s centenary by holding a graduation parade on December 2 at RAAF Base Point Cook, where the RAAF began.
The Air Force centenary commemorations (AF2021) have also ensured history is preserved, with funds generated from merchandise sales donated to RAAF Heritage Restorations.