News Archive
The #OneInAMillion Wall of Respect
You can join the #OneInAMillion Wall of Respect, commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the end of WWII.
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RAAF Veteran Appointed Vice President of the AFA
RAAF veteran, WGCDR (Retd) Sharon Bown is the Air Force Association’s new National Vice President.
Read more...RAAF Veteran to deliver ANZAC Day Address
Decorated RAAF veteran, WGCDR (Retd) Sharon Bown will deliver a national address to commemorate ANZAC Day.
Read more...ANZAC Day 2020 – Last Post Tribute
Commemorate ANZAC Day 2020 with this Last Post tribute.
Read more...We Celebrate Our 100th Anniversary
The Air Force Association celebrated our 100th Anniversary at a Centenary Dinner in Canberra on 26 February.
Read more...2020 Bursaries Awarded for Continuing Education
Two young students were presented with educational bursaries in support of their continuing academic studies.
Read more...Temporary Closure - Shrine of Remembrance
In response to the spread of COVID-19, the Shrine of Remembrance is closed to the public until further notice.
Read more...AFA Victoria honoured with a second Norman Clifford
AFA Victoria received a surprise gift from a generous benefactor at our annual Christmas function.
Read more...Air Force Association 1920 - 2020: Celebrating our Centenary.
From Australian Flying Corps' Association to Air Force Association - join us as we celebrate our centenary in 2020.
Read more...A message from the AFA Victoria President regarding the DRFDB Scheme.
The Commonwealth Ombudsman’s office today released its report into the DFRDB Scheme in relation to commutation.
Read more...Join us for the AFA Victoria Members’ Christmas Function
How time flies! Our members' end of year Christmas function will be held on 4th December.
Read more...AFC Annual Pilgrimage to RAAF Base Point Cook - 11 November
Our annual pilgrimage to Point Cook will be a joint Air Force and AFA Victoria commemoration on 11 November 2019.
Read more...Ballarat Commemorates 79th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
The 79th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain commemorated at Sebastopol Cenotaph on 15th September.
Read more...Malay & Borneo Veterans Association Memorial Service – 30 August
Veterans and families are invited to join this year's Malay & Borneo Veterans’ Association Memorial Day service at the Shrine of Remembrance on Friday 30thAugust.
Read more...Meet-a-Mate Event – Keynote Speaker WGCDR (Retd) Sharon Bown
Our next ‘Meet-a-Mate’ event is on Friday, 16th August. Keynote speaker WGCDR (Retd) Sharon Bown will speak about her deployment experiences in Timor-Leste and Afghanistan.
Read more...Commonwealth Ombudsman Inquiry into the DFRDB Scheme
An update for members: Commonwealth Ombudsman Inquiry into the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB) Scheme.
Read more...AFA Foundation Annual Bursaries Have Been Announced
Two young women who are about to commence their tertiary education were the recipients of the 2019 AFA Foundation Bursaries.
Read more...WW2 RAAF Building On Display at Ballarat Heritage Weekend
The former WWII RAAF Ballarat precinct at the Ballarat aerodrome will ‘come alive’ on Ballarat Heritage Weekend 25 and 26 May...
Read more...New Website to Record 1WAGS History in Ballarat
AFA's Ballarat Branch is creating a website to record historical details about the airmen who trained at No 1 Wireless Air Gunners School at Ballarat Airport during WW2.
Read more...ANZAC Day: WW2 Veteran Jack Bell Speaks With 3AW
WW2 and RAAF veteran Jack Bell shared his experiences as a PoW and his message of compassion, respect and honour with 3AW's Neil Mitchell.
Read more...Vale Dudley Marrows, DSO DFC Legion de Honor.
WWII war hero and Sunderland flying boat captain with 461 Squadron, Dudley Marrows, passed away on 11 March, aged 101.
In Memory of Two Brave Squadrons
On 19 February, as the bombing of Darwin in 1942 was re-enacted with air raid sirens, guns and fighter planes, WWII veteran Brian Winspear, 98, was there to unveil a long-awaited plaque in recognition of his fallen No2 and No13 Squadron colleagues.
Read more...Official Opening of Historic Airport Hut 48, Ballarat
The Ballarat Branch hosted an official opening of their newly allocated rooms in the recently restored Airport Hut 48 at the Ballarat Aerodrome on Thursday 28 March, with guest speaker WWII veteran, Mr Jack Bell, 101.
Read more...Battle of Bismarck Sea Commemorative Service
The 76th Anniversary of the Battle of Bismarck Sea Commemorative Service was held at RAAF Base Richmond on Thursday, 7 March 2019.
Read more...Australia Day Honour Awarded to Peter Colliver
The Air Force Association of Victoria extends its heartiest congratulations to AFA Life Member and National Secretary, Peter Colliver, after being awarded the OAM in the Australia Day Honours List.
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