Bomber Command Memorial, Canberra
Canberra, ACT
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An annual commemorative service is held on 05 June.
Address given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial. Honouring the life and loss of Flying Officer Jack Pierce HUTCHINSON, DFC, 626 Squadron RAF Wickenby, who was killed in action on 25 February 1944. Acknowledging the 80th anniversary of RAAF Squadrons operating within Bomber Command as individual squadrons.
Honouring the life and loss of Flying Officer Jack Pierce HUTCHINSON, DFC, 626 Squadron RAF Wickenby.
A ceremony to pay tribute to RAAF aircrew and ground staff who made the supreme sacrifice, and all those who served in Bomber Command during the 1939 – 1945 conflict.
A dinner event held at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Crew (4 members)
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The Bomber Command Commemorative Day Foundation organises the annual memorial service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The first ceremony was held in 2008 and it has become one of the most well-attended commemorative events at the AWM, second only to ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day.
What you'll find: Attend an annual memorial service honoring Bomber Command's fallen heroes at Australia's War Memorial.
First ceremony held 2008One of most attended events at AWMOver 4,000 Australian aircrew lost in Bomber Command
The Australian War Memorial hosts the annual Bomber Command Memorial Service in honour of the thousands of Australians who served with Bomber Command during World War II. Over 3,000 Australians died and one in five of Australia's combat deaths were in Bomber Command.
What you'll find: Attend the annual Bomber Command Memorial Service at Australian War Memorial for honoring fallen service members.
Located in Western Sculpture Garden at AWMLancaster 'G for George' (460 Squadron, 90+ missions) displayed as centrepiece
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