Saturday 19^th September 2020

Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus epidemic, we have had to cancel this event. Stay well everyone.

We know members enjoy getting together for comradeship and commemoration of the squadron. However, the last few years have been difficult for many people to travel and for our small committee to organise. At the meeting at Elvington after last year’s reunion, it was suggested that we have a simpler, less tiring—and less expensive—event all on one day. The President, Bill Ballantyne, and committee have therefore decided to book a special “77 Day” at the Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial museum at Elvington on Saturday 19^th September for a ceremony and short service followed by a buffet lunch.

Tours of the iconic and unique Halifax are again offered to members at the special price of £20 per person, (free for veterans) either in the morning or the afternoon. Please note that this is an amazing, though limited and physically demanding experience (over 16s only).

Programme:
10.00               Pre-booked Halifax tours at £20 per person / free time to explore the museum.
11.00               Ceremony at the Memorial followed by a service in the Chapel.
12.00               Buffet lunch and get together at £14.00 per person
2.00 -2.45        The Association’s annual general meeting
3.00                 Remaining Halifax tours / free time until museum closing time.

We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible. Do remember to book your accommodation early as York is usually very busy. If you need any help with this, let us know. And do keep in touch!

If you are interested in taking part in the September 19^th event, please contact Rachel Semlyen as soon as possible by email or telephone so that we can make plans. We need the names of people planning to come and if you wish to book a Halifax tour. Payment can be via the website (77squadron.org.uk) on the Membership and Donations page, or by sending a cheque made out to 77 Squadron Association and posted to the Treasurer with the names of those participating.

Email: info@77squadron.org.uk for the attention of Rachel.