The RAAF has issued the following:

Please follow these steps to secure your tickets; 

• Log onto www.trybooking.com

• On the homepage select "Buy Tickets".

• Type 35SQN into the search box and select the magnifying glass to proceed. There is no requirement to enter a date.

• Select "35SQN Dedication Colours Parade" or click HERE. Tickets for the Dedication Dinner and commemorative Port can also be purchased at this time.

• Input method of payment details and select "Continue Booking".

• Print proof of purchase receipt and tickets.

The costs are:

• Dedication Parade - Free Event

• Dedication Dinner - $25.00

• Commemorative Port - $40.00 (optional) The Port must be picked up on the day, there is no postage option.

It'll be a great day so get in quick before they all sell out.

If you click on the 35SQN Dedication Colours Parade link, you will be able to purchase tickets for both the parade and the evening function, as well as purchase port if you desire.

There is no cost to attend the Parade, however, each member that is attending the parade (including spouse's and children) will need to be registered for a ticket. Registering here will generate a list of members attending which will then be used to issue Visitor Passes on the day. However, if members already hold a valid entry pass for RAAF Base Richmond, then they can enter the base using that pass instead.

The cost to attend the Dinner is $25 per head. Unfortunately this is an adults only (18+) function, therefore children are not permitted to attend. Once you purchase your ticket, you will also need to ensure that you print it out and bring it with you to the function. There will be a very strict "No ticket, No entry" process in place on the evening.

There is also a commemorative croc of Port available for purchase for a cost of $40, which members will be able to collect on 08 Aug 15.

Once you have purchased your tickets, it is requested that you forward me an e-mail so I can track who is still to purchase them.

Timings

The Dedication Parade is due to commence at 1400 h. All members are required to be at the car park opposite the old front gate between 1230 h and 1330 h. Names will be marked off the guest list and Visitor's Passes will be issued here and then a bus will ferry members to the parade.

There will be a flypast conducted by the visiting DC-3 and Caribou aircraft during the parade. (Sorry, no fly-over of the Spartan). Then at the conclusion of the parade, members will be invited to look over all aircraft and purchase memorabilia from the 35SQN Social Club. For members not attending the evening function, buses will then ferry people back to the car park. Those members are to ensure they return their Visitor Passes to the bus driver prior to exiting the bus.

For members attending the evening function, buses will ferry people from the Parade to the RAAF Richmond SGT's Mess. All members are to ensure they have their ticket for the evening function available for collection at the door to the Mess.

At the conclusion of the function, buses will once again ferry members from the SGT's Mess to the car park. Those members are to ensure they return their Visitor Passes to the bus driver prior to exiting the bus.

If any member requires any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me on the number below.

Regards,

Tony

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A.J. Butler

SGT

SNCO Orderly Room

35SQN - C-27J Spartan

Tel: (02) 4588 1379

Fax: (02) 4587 3634

E-mail: anthony.butler@defence.gov.au

Group Email: Ric35SQN.AdminSection@defence.gov.au