44 (Rhodesia) Squadron, June 1974

Out of the DV Window

As this edition of the newsletter is being cobbled together, the proliferation of the ‘D’ variant of Covid-19 is of concern. The spread of infection is widely predicted to peak some time in August. Nonetheless, from the information we have at the moment, it would seem that plans can proceed for our reunion over the weekend 1st - 3rd October 2021. This edition of the newsletter is being circulated earlier than is usual to outline planned events and to give as much warning as possible for those intending to participate. Any changes we are forced to make between now and October will be posted on a ‘Stop Press’ board on the home page of our website www.44sqn.com.

We are indebted to the Station Commander at RAF Waddington for allowing us to use so many station facilities this year. Despite the changes the station is currently undergoing, we have been granted access to the Officers’ Mess for our Meet and Greet on Friday and for the Association’s dinner Saturday evening. We will also be allowed onto the operational side of the station to to hold our General Meeting on Saturday afternoon, to be followed by a briefing on the station’s mission. There is much to look forward to.

Membership Matters

New Members
The Association welcomes the following new member:

C Morffew

Updating Changes of Address
A few newsletters are making their way back to the sender after the Post Office has been unable to deliver them. In view of the escalating cost of postage, please remember to update the Editor/Membership Secretary on any change of address, or change of circumstances.

Email Addresses
The Membership Secretary would be grateful if members would advise him of their current email addresses so the membership database can be updated. This information will be used only for membership purposes and will not be disclosed to any third party. It would be particularly useful to be able to quickly contact as many members as possible in these uncertain times.

Membership Fees
For more years than I care to remember, the Association’s membership fee has been held down to a modest £10 annually. Inevitably, costs for printing, postage and transport are increasing all the time so this fee may have to change in the near future. This will be the subject of an agenda item at the next General Meeting in October. Please remember that membership fees are payable to the Treasurer by the 1st of November.