The Association of No. 43 Fighter Squadron ANNUAL REUNION DINNER 27th APRIL, 2024 Officers Mess, LEUCHARS Drinks 6.30pm ~ Dinner 7.30pm
The cost will be £65:00 per head including pre-dinner drinks, wine and Port with the meal. There will be transport from and to Dundee with selected pick-up points en-route. Seating allocation will be on a ‘First Come, First Served’ basis. Timings will be notified nearer the time.
MENU DETAILS Smoked Salmon Roulade Grilled Fillet of Angus Beef Foret Noire Coffee & Petit Fours Please Note: If you need a vegetarian option, contact Sam Jones at time of booking.
PAYMENT Booking & Payment: The cost is £65 per person. Dress: Lounge suits and Squadron ties or equivalent. Please register by making a bank transfer to:- Sort Code: 83-18-33 Account No: 15053992 Account Name: Jones SP; with your surname & initials as the reference. (Sam has created this account specifically for this dinner with the Chairman, Derek Johnston, as a second account holder for oversight and transparency.) Then email Sam, with your name and those of your guests, so that we have a list of those attending for access to the camp when photo ID will be required. The closing date for payment and booking is 29 Mar 2024 but please book as soon as you can so we get an early idea of numbers. Questions or correspondence about the dinner including any dietary requirements to Sam at samjones43@googlemail.com
ACCOMMODATION Leuchars may be able to provide a limited amount of accommodation, particularly to those still serving. You can try them at the following numbers: Officers Mess – 01334 857395 (dawn.byrne102@mod.gov.uk) Sergeants Mess – 01334 857408 (Baiba.Domini101@mod.gov.uk) Transit Accommodation – 01334 857181(James.Bain660@mod.gov.uk)
TRANSPORT There is a variety of accommodation available in Fife and over the bridge in Dundee. We plan to run a coach from Dundee and return, with pick-ups/drop-offs on the main road through to Leuchars. Register for a place on the coach by contacting campbelljim01@gmail.com by 29 Mar 2024
Annual Reunion Weekend Saturday 27 Apr 2024 Golf To register contact Sir Simon Bryant at, simonbryant791@me.com Montrose Aviation Museum Visit (with option to visit Squadron Prints in Arbroath) Squadron Prints Ltd are based in Arbroath and if you are wishing to visit the Montrose Museum why not pop in to Arbroath on the way and see some of the 43(F) Squadron Memorabilia. A tour of the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre and in particular a chance to view the 43 Sqn exhibits; a Hunter in 43(F) Sqn markings, a selection of the Association’s paintings and the Sqn’s kills board from the First World War. There will also be a chance to visit Squadron Prints in Carnoustie on the way and see their 43 Sqn museum. To register contact Gill Howie at gill.squadronprints@mac.com Leuchars Airfield Visit A walk down memory lane with a tour round the airfield. To register contact Matt Paterson at, matthew-paterson@hotmail.com Pub Lunch We plan to nominate a suitable watering hole to gather on Saturday. Sadly ‘Ma Belles’ is no longer with us but alternatives are available. Look out for further details on the website or Facebook. Sunday 28 Apr 2024 Act of Remembrance An informal act of remembrance at Leuchars cemetery war memorial followed by the chance to lay flowers at the graves of former 43 Squadron personnel. All welcome. Time: 1100 Further details will be notified as they become available. Please keep an eye open on the Association Website More Details Coming Soon
