2026
Annual Reunion Dinner
This years’ dinner will take place on 18 April 2026 in the Officers Mess,
Leuchars Station.
18:30 for a 19:30 dinner.
The cost will be £65 per head including pre-dinner drinks, wine and Port with the
meal. Please note that the cost of the meal is being subsidised by £15:00 per
person utilising Association funds.
We are hoping to run 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. It has been decided that due to the
costs involved with coach hire, a £5:00 per head contribution will be required.
This should be included with your payment for the dinner. Once paid, could you
please inform Jim Campbell ([email protected]) of your
accommodation details so I can let you know pick up/drop off points.
Menu Details
Assorted Pre-Dinner Drinks
King Prawn & Smoked Salmon
Grilled Fillet of Angus Beef
Raspberry & white Chocolate cheesecake
Cheeseboard
Coffee & Petit Fours
Please Note: If you need a vegetarian option, contact Sam Jones at time of
booking.Booking & Payment:
The cost is £65 per person. Dress: Lounge suits and Squadron ties or
equivalent.
Please register by making a bank transfer to: -
No 43(F) Squadron The Fighting Cocks Association
Sort: 20-60-55
A/C: 80371963
Account Name: No 43(F) Squadron The Fighting Cocks Association
with your surname & initials as the reference.
Then email Sam, ([email protected]) 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 27 Mar 2026 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
[email protected]
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. As previously stated, £5:00 pp will be required. Register for
a place on the coach by contacting [email protected] by 27 Mar 2026Leuchars 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
Sergeants Mess – 01334 857408
Transit Accommodation – 01334 857181
Annual Reunion Weekend
Saturday 18 Apr 2026
Montrose Aviation Museum.
A tour of the Montrose aviation museum is well worthwhile whilst you are in the
area, 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.
Leuchars Airfield Visit.
It is hoped to organise a walk down memory lane with a tour round the airfield. If
you are interested, please contact Matt Patterson:
[email protected]
Pub Lunch.
We plan to nominate a suitable watering hole to gather on Saturday. Look out for
further details on the website or Facebook page.
Sunday 19 Apr 2026
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: 1100Further details will be notified as they become available. Please keep an eye open on
the Association Website
Annual Reunion Dinner
This years’ dinner will take place on 18 April 2026 in the Officers Mess,
Leuchars Station.
18:30 for a 19:30 dinner.
The cost will be £65 per head including pre-dinner drinks, wine and Port with the
meal. Please note that the cost of the meal is being subsidised by £15:00 per
person utilising Association funds.
We are hoping to run 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. It has been decided that due to the
costs involved with coach hire, a £5:00 per head contribution will be required.
This should be included with your payment for the dinner. Once paid, could you
please inform Jim Campbell ([email protected]) of your
accommodation details so I can let you know pick up/drop off points.
Menu Details
Assorted Pre-Dinner Drinks
King Prawn & Smoked Salmon
Grilled Fillet of Angus Beef
Raspberry & white Chocolate cheesecake
Cheeseboard
Coffee & Petit Fours
Please Note: If you need a vegetarian option, contact Sam Jones at time of
booking.Booking & Payment:
The cost is £65 per person. Dress: Lounge suits and Squadron ties or
equivalent.
Please register by making a bank transfer to: -
No 43(F) Squadron The Fighting Cocks Association
Sort: 20-60-55
A/C: 80371963
Account Name: No 43(F) Squadron The Fighting Cocks Association
with your surname & initials as the reference.
Then email Sam, ([email protected]) 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 27 Mar 2026 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
[email protected]
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. As previously stated, £5:00 pp will be required. Register for
a place on the coach by contacting [email protected] by 27 Mar 2026Leuchars 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
Sergeants Mess – 01334 857408
Transit Accommodation – 01334 857181
Annual Reunion Weekend
Saturday 18 Apr 2026
Montrose Aviation Museum.
A tour of the Montrose aviation museum is well worthwhile whilst you are in the
area, 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.
Leuchars Airfield Visit.
It is hoped to organise a walk down memory lane with a tour round the airfield. If
you are interested, please contact Matt Patterson:
[email protected]
Pub Lunch.
We plan to nominate a suitable watering hole to gather on Saturday. Look out for
further details on the website or Facebook page.
Sunday 19 Apr 2026
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: 1100Further details will be notified as they become available. Please keep an eye open on
the Association Website
