AAFC - History Projects
History Sub-Committee Update
Charles Page & Mike Hampson
- Wings of Time – sold out, but may be reprinted or made available as pdf on usb.
- Wings of Valour – 2nd Edition is ready for print. All amendments, additions, and improved images have been entered. The main additions are cadets Kerrigan RS, Edwards EB, Trenaman PR. Expect to print early 2021.
- Wings of Eagles – research is ongoing, but affected by slowdowns at AWM and National Archives. Once the 2nd Edition of Wings of Valour is printed, early in 2021, Wings of Eagles will become the priority. Biographical information on some 60 cadets and instructors has already been acquired. These remarkable stories cover the period WWII to Korea, Vietnam and later conflicts, with many honours and awards.
- Media – Articles have been published in Wings, Australian Air Power Today, Airmail, Air Cadet Alumni and others.
- Air Force 100 Anniversary & AAFC 80 Anniversary, History & Heritage Contest was launched on 20 October 2020, with a closing date of 31 March 2021.
- RAAFA WA History & Heritage Group. Charles Page is now taking part in this group, which includes President Clive Robartson, Vice President Pat Hall, Graeme Bland, Ian Petkoff, and Ian Craig, Head of Clear Skies. Ian Petkoff has sent the Aviation Heritage Museum a data bank of AFC and RAAF Honour Rolls. This information has been uploaded to the Museum website.
- Aviation Heritage Museum WA. We have a close liaison with the museum and manager Trevor Fettis. Paul Falconer-West is a tour guide, Charles Page is a volunteer in the museum library, and Lou Puccinelli and Sean Kinsella are also volunteers.
- 7 Wing Staff Officer Community Engagement. This post is now held by Squadron Leader Roger Buddrige, who has been of great assistance with several projects including the launch of RAAF 100 & AAFC 80 Anniversary Contest.
- Proposed AAFC National Hall of Fame. We are liaising with SQNLDR Roger Buddrige in proposing 7 Wing candidates.
- Honour Boards at Aviation Heritage Museum, and 7 Wing HQ have been updated with addition of four names – Dillon EF, Edwards EB, Kerrigan RS, Trenaman PR.
- Remembrance Cabinet at 7 Wing HQ. Once the 2nd Edition of Wings of Valour is printed, a spiral bound version will be placed in the glass top. An appropriate ceremony will then be conducted.
- 7 Wing Staff Officer Community Engagement. This post is now held by Squadron Leader Roger Buddrige, who has been of great assistance with several projects including the launch of Air Force 100 Anniversary & AAFC 80 Anniversary, History & Heritage Contest.
- Mike Hampson has been very proactive with the 7 Wing Photo Project, which has accumulated a huge number of images. It has also reunited many 7 Wing cadets and instructors, and once restrictions are lifted, regular Reunions will be organised.
- Mike Hampson is compiling images of 7 Wing trophies, and SQNLDR Roger Buddrige has been of great assistance.
- Mike Hampson continues expanding the cadet data, and is now adding the discharges.
- Mike Hampson is liaising with SQNLDR Roger Buddrige regarding an award or trophy named after John Clifford.
Charles Page – Project Manager History
