May I extend my thanks and gratitude to all those who came to the Centenary Parade and Gala Dinner. It was a privilege to meet with many of you and celebrate the Squadron Centenary in style!
The day was documented on the Squadron Facebook and Twitter pages by Sqn personnel as events unfolded:
https://goo.gl/N3rsmv - 41 Squadron Facebook page
https://goo.gl/h2TeXL - 41 Squadron Twitter page
As a backdrop to the dinner we displayed two videos, one to show the achievements of the 'Centenary Challenge' charity event and the other to tell the story of the Squadron's history. Links to view these videos and the Squadron picture archive have been made available to Association members via email.
The Centenary events are far from over. This weekend Mr Steve Brew, the Association Historian, will be launching his third book '
A Ruddy Awful Waste' at:
Dorrington Village Hall,
Torrington,
Shropshire.
Anyone who would like to attend the launch is more than welcome.
Sat, 16 July, 1345 arrival for a 1400 start.
The subject, Eric "Sawn Off" Lock, hales from Shropshire and has had a local ale named in his honour. It went down very well indeed at the Gala Dinner courtesy of Mr Mike Bradbury, a relative of Eric Lock and co-author of the book.
Next week will also be the Squadron Open Day on Friday 22nd from 0930. Another excellent opportunity to celebrate our past and meet one another.
Beyond this July there will be an Association led social event. Options are being considered by the committee at present and details of location and date will be promulgated in due course.
Seek & Destroy,
41 Sqn Association Secretary