Melbourne Chapter Presentation – Captain Brian Surtees

This Month  our Speaker is our member Captain Brian Surtees. Brian joined the RAF in 1957 and flew many aircraft during his 12 years of service. Brian and his family emigrated to Australia in 1969 and after 12 months as a Jackaroo in Queensland, he joined our Dept. of Civil Aviation, eventually joining the DCA Flying unit at Essendon Airport. For the next 24 years he enjoyed a career flying F27,Merlin,Rockwell Commander 1000, and F28 aircraft on navaid calibration and radar for the RAAF, the RAN, the Army, the RNZAF and occasional V.I.P work. Currently Brian is a volunteer at the DCA Museum at Essendon Airport. He has a fascinating story to tell us on the 23rd.

The Waverley RSL is conveniently situated opposite the station in Glen waverley, and the RSL car park is free, but you need to display a ticket on your dash board.(obtainable from reception).  The Warramunga restaurant opens at 5.30 and a number of us take the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal before the meeting in the Sunset Room. Join Us! You are welcome. As we need to book tables, please ring or email our Secretary, Rodney Phillips on 0466 983313 or rodneyphillips212@hotmail.com by the Friday prior.