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The Last Secret Agent – Pippa Doyle

July 21, 2024|

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.

Jonathan Pote – NZBCA Life Member

July 21, 2024|

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.

Bomber Command Memorial Service 2024

June 22, 2024|

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.

Flight Sergeant George Richard Davis RNZAF, NZ436786

June 22, 2024|

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.

RNZAF Mosquito Flies Again

April 14, 2024|

Warbirds fans were thrilled to see the newly restored ex-RNZAF Mosquito NZ2308 display at Warbirds over Wanaka. This was particularly poignant for NZBCA. Not only did many New Zealanders fly Mosquitos in the war, including pathfinders and in two of our British-based squadrons, Nos. 487 and 488, but John Beeching, one of the very few remaining pilots who flew these wonderful aircraft in WWII, resides in Nelson.

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