For those of you keeping an eye on the media it would be hard not to notice last week’s celebrations of the RAAF Centenary. There have been several events already this year and more to come throughout this year but the main celebration occurred in Canberra on March 31st under clear blue skies. There was…
Our first club meeting for 2021 at the Public Schools Club enjoyed a very good turnout with over 40 members and guests present. A minor change to our normal PSC format from now on is to remain in the dining room for the main meeting after the meal finishes. This is to avoid the club…
The holidays are over and I do hope everyone had an enjoyable break. Not being able to do any overseas travel for some time, nor for the foreseeable future, I decided to splash out on another aircraft instead. I am now the proud owner of a 1952 model ex RAF, DHC-1 Chipmunk. I spent considerable…
Last week saw our Christmas Dinner event held at the Public Schools club. It almost didn’t happen, being a victim of the hastily called 6 day COVID lockdown. Having officially cancelled the event, it was then reinstated 48 hours later when the lockdown was shortened.I would like to thank the 43 attendees who committed to…
After a crazy 48hours we are now advised that COVID restrictions will be relaxed from midnight tomorrow. The Public Schools Club advise that they can now host our Christmas event on Wednesday 25th November as planned. The only changes are: limit of 50 people, which we will not exceed, and patrons must be seated when…
As you are all aware now, the SA Government took the unprecedented step of locking down the entire state until at least midnight next Tuesday. They have also made provision for a further 8 days of lesser restrictions following that. Regarding our planned Club Christmas Dinner next Wednesday, whilst technically possible, I don’t believe it…
After being postponed for more than 8 weeks the workshop visit to Nigel Steel-Scott’s vintage car collection went ahead on October 31st. Heavy rain in the Adelaide hills in the days prior to the event threatened to turn Nigel’s property into a quagmire, but it dried out just enough so visitors were able to bring…
Last month our meeting reverted back to our early 2019 venue at the Public Schools Club. Whilst there were still social distancing issues to deal with, it was like welcoming back an old friend. The ability to start with drinks in the bar, eat in the dining room and conduct the meeting proper in a…
It has been an interesting month for club activities. At our last meeting at the Feathers Hotel we reached the room capacity of 24 and several people had to be turned away. I am not aware of this happening at any time previously in our club history. I approached management at the Feathers Hotel to…
Unfortunately, the workshop visit on Saturday 29 August has had to be postponed due to the current Covid restraints on meeting in large groups. The visit to see a collection of Rolls Royce and other classic cars, as view the extensive garden, will be rescheduled in the near future when conditions allow. Blue Skies Steve
