Op Uric Remembrance

Friday night: braai at Kens place (Cullompton)

Saturday 2nd September 2023 – 11am
Meet at the Skydive Buzz Skydiving Club, Dunkeswell Airfield, Devon, EX14 4LG for the ‘meet and greet’. The Aviator will be open for those feeling hungry or thirsty. Anyone wishing to do a Tandem Skydive please book online at https://www.skydiveulltd.com/book . Details and prices are on-line.

12h00.
Visit the Dunkeswell Airfield Heritage Centre. Entrance is free but they do request a donation to assist with the upkeep of the project.

12h30.
Gather to remember those who lost their lives on 5th and 6thSeptember 1979, during Op Uric. Welcome, apologies, and words of thanks. A brief overview of the Op will be given, followed by reading out the names of those who lost their lives. Toasts to the fallen, absent friends, those in attendance and to the Battalion. Before dismissal – a short Prayer for our Fallen will be given.

13h00.
Depart to Lakeside Manor Honiton EX14 4SH for lunch. Before lunch is served Carol Doughty will be setting up a 'Bric-a-Brac' table and proceeds from the sale will be donated to the RLI welfare fund. A raffle will also be held. Please support.

Dress: Casual: Please wear commando or association T shirt if you have one.

 

Ken Struthers: mobile – +447706527451

Alan Strachan: mobile +44 7548279581

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