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The legendary artist and illustrator who created some of the most iconic images of model aircraft kits, has passed away. Roy Cross captured the imagination of generations of young boys as the principal artist for Airfix during the model kits’ heyday in the 1960s and 1970s.

Phyllis "Pippa" Latour was an Honorary Member of NZBCA. She had parachuted into occupied France in 1944 as a covert agent for SOE, where she transmitted secret messages on German troop positions in the lead-up to D-Day. Now Jude Dobson documents her remarkable story in a new book.

Squadron Leader (Rtd.) Jonathan Pote is known to many in NZBCA. He has given tremendous support to the Association over the years, a passion that reflects the enormous admiration he holds for all who served in Bomber Command. He was desevedly awarded life membership of the NZBCA at this year’s AGM.

A wonderful turnout of family and friends joined special guests for the annual Bomber Command Memorial Service at Auckland War Memorial Museum. This years’ service was especially poignant being the first where no WWII veterans could attend, a reminder to us all of the importance of remembering their service and sacrifice.

Sadly, we lost George Davis in June. His was a special story. Having trained for more than two years to become a navigator, he and crew were posted to 75 (NZ) Sq. at Mepal, but the posting arrived on 8 May 1945, V.E. Day! The posting was immediately cancelled, and George never made it to the Squadron.

Veterans, family and friends are invited to the annual RAF Bomber Command memorial service will be held on Sunday August 20th at 10.30am in the Hall of Memories at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.