NSW Ceremonial Parade and Bomber Command Service 2025
On Sunday 25th May the cadets and officers of the NSW Group of the Australian Air League gathered in Sydney for their annual Ceremonial Parade, and to commemorate the personnel of Bomber Command with the Air Force Association.
The day began with the Bomber Command Service, where a contingent of cadets and officers marched to the Cenotaph in Martin Place. Following the arrival of Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazely AC KC, Governor of NSW the RAAF Catafalque Party took its post at the Cenotaph.
After an Acknowledgement of Country by SGT Ronald Schultz RAAF and Prayer led by the RAAF Richmond Chaplain, addresses were given by GExC Lt.Comr Jeff Remington and WGCDR Rodgers of the RAAF who spoke of the sacrifices made by the personnel of RAF Bomber Command – 55,573 killed in action from 125,000 aircrew.
At the conclusion of the service, the members of the NSW Group formed up in Martin Place for a parade through Sydney. After a week of wet weather, the original plan to march to The Domain was cancelled and instead the Squadrons marched to Hyde, finishing around the Pool of Reflection at the Anzac Memorial.
We would like to thank the Air Force Association (NSW) for inviting the Air League to participate in the Bomber Command Commemoration, as well as the Sydney City Police Area Command and Anzac Memorial for their assistance in accommodating our Ceremonial Parade at such short notice.
A full collection of photos from the day can be found at the links below;
Air Force Association Bomber Command Wreath Laying Ceremony 2025