249 (Gold Coast) Squadron Association

Canberra Crews re-union at The Petwood Hotel.

Admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:49:50 +0000

To those of you who have booked for the reunion weekend 24/25 February and find they are unable to attend, the Hotel has a cancellation policy.

The Hotels cancellation policy is that a charge will be made if a booking is cancelled within 24 hours of the expected arrival date. The charge applicable will be the full cost of the first nights stay.

Please give at least 24 hours notice of a cancelletion so as to avoid any charge.

RAF Stations Devesoir and Habbania

Admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:52:37 +0000

Does anyone have any photographs of the Squadrons’ time at these stations that we could publish on the Squadron Album site at http://www.flickr.com/photos/249squadron/sets/

RAF Devesoir

RAF Habbaniya

Canberra Aircrew and Ground Crew Reunion Feb 24/25 2012

Admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:10:47 +0000

The Final booking has been made for the next Canberra reunion, There will be 31 of us on the Friday evening and 44 for the Dinner on Saturday. I will post a reminder nearer the Day.

Tommy Cullen

Flt. Lt. Charles “Tich” Palliser DFC

Admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:48:30 +0000

The Daily Telegraph have published an obitury to Flt Lt Palliser, see at:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/military-obituaries/air-force-obituaries/8911044/Flight-Lieutenant-Charles-Palliser.html

Canberra Crews reunion February 2012

Admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:56:55 +0000

Please return your booking forms By 30th November 2011.

In Memorium

Admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:35:52 +0000

Lest we Forget

Wing Commander John Beazley DFC Flt Lt Charles “Tich” Pallister DFC

249 (Hailsham the Millennium) Squadron Air Training Corps

Admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:27:56 +0000

We are asking members if they have any squadron aircraft memorabila they would like to donate to The 249 Millenium ATC Squadron to replace the shield we donated several years ago as a ground training trophy.

Please contact me on 01914550229 if you feel you could help.

Association Sec Tommy Cullen

Flt. Lt. Charles “Tich” Palliser DFC

Admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:30:27 +0000

Flt. Lt. Charles “Tich” Palliser DFC served with 249 Squadron in the Battle of Britain and also Malta in the Hurricanes of 249 Sqn led by Sqn Ldr. Robert Barton. He died on September 24th 2011. Our Condolences go out to his family.

Please See the following link for Charles Career history.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Palliser

Sandy, The Canberra Era Squadron Dog

Admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:45:15 +0000

This was one of the most intelligent dogs I have ever come across. He was greatly loved by Squadron Members.

LEST WE FORGET

Admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:27:45 +0000