550 Squadron and RAF North Killingholme Association
Events: Archived List
Below is the archived list of Association "Events" over the past years.
A summary table of Association annual events is available here. But for more detailed items on events see the sub-sections below.
It is possible that some links may be broken in the move to this archived list. Pages may display with poor formatting. If there is a link, that is broken, and you do wish to see what it referred to do email the web-site and it may be possible to retrieve the information.
2023
Events Summary 2023
Complete list of 2023 events (and archive of events in earlier years).
It is planned that the Annual Reunion and Remembrance weekends will take place, and more details will be added as soon as they are known.
Information for some commemorative events in Europe is also available.
As usual please re-visit the web-site periodically to see what the situation is with respect to these events.
"Chastise 80" flypast, North Killingholme
Tuesday 16th May 2023
BBMF Lancaster flypast as part of an event commemorating Operation Chastise on 16th May 1943.
The Lancaster will fly over St Denys Church, North Killingholme some time between 7pm and 8.30pm. A more exact time will be given when the schedule is completed.
As with all BBMF flypasts, this is subject to aircraft serviceability and weather conditions.
See link for details (inc. any new information as it is received).
Annual Reunion, North Killingholme
Friday 7th - Sunday 9th July 2023
BBMF Lancaster flypast requested for Saturday 8th July.
The flypast by the BBMF Lancaster is confirmed for
13:00 hours over St Denys' Church.
NB: the usual caveats of weather, serviceability and BBMF operational requirements permitting.
See link for summary details.
The Association Newsletter Issue 85 (June 2023) contains details of the Reunion weekend plans for this year.
Reunion weekend: summary
Full details are available in the June 2023 newsletter.
Full Saturday Itinerary: summary
Booking forms and the menu selections accompany the June 2023 Newsletter with the request that the booking forms be returned by Friday 23rd June:
- booking form: PDF format or MSWord format
Belgium
Rebecq: Thursday 4th May 2023
Fly-past of the BBMF Lancaster over the Memorial of Rebecq. See link for details.
Rebecq: Wednesday 17th May 2023
A combined ceremony to remember the six 550 Squadron crews who crashed in Belgium. See link for details.
Sint Niklaas: Sunday 21st May 2023
A ceremony to remember the Dukelow crew of LL851/BQ-V lost on the night of 21/22 May 1944. See link for details.
Armistice Service, Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 12th November (Services)
The Association Newsletter Issue 86 (October 2023) contains details of the
Remembrance weekend plans for this year.
Any changes about any of the above events will be notified as soon as known on this web-site.
2022
Events Summary 2022
Complete list of 2022 events (and archive of events in earlier years).
It is planned that the Annual Reunion and Remembrance weekends will take place, and more details will be added as soon as they are known.
Early notice of some commemorative events in Europe is also available.
As usual please re-visit the web-site periodically to see what the situation is with respect to these events.
Annual Reunion, North Killingholme
Friday 8th - Sunday 10th July 2022
BBMF flypast requested for Saturday 9th July
The Association Newsletter Issue 82 (June 2022) contains details of the Reunion weekend plans for this year.
A flypast by one of the BBMF Spitfires is confirmed for 14:24 hours over St Denys' Church.
NB: the usual caveats of weather, serviceability and BBMF operational requirements permitting.
Reunion weekend: summary
Full details will be published in June newsletter.
Accommodation: For those planning to stay over-night/over-weekend this travel and accommodation information may be of interest.
If you have not already booked then booking as soon as possible strongly recommended!
Full Saturday Itinerary: summary
Booking forms and the menu selections accompany the June 2022 Newsletter (with the request that the booking forms be returned by Friday 24th June):
- Reunion booking form: PDF format or MSWord format
The Netherlands
Gendringen: Friday 6th May 2022
Unveiling of a memorial in Gendringen to remember all (500+) casualties during WWII in the former municipalities of Gendringen and Wisch. These victims are, citizens, Dutch, Canadian, English and German soldiers and RAF victims of the nine crashes in that area. The crashes commemorated include S/Ldr G S Smith and the crew of ME840.
See: link for details.
Belgium
Rebecq: Wednesday 18th May 2022
A combined ceremony to remember the six 550 Squadron crews who crashed in Belgium. See: link for details.
Westerlo: Sunday 22nd May 2022
A ceremony to remember the P/O Hinde crew fallen at Westerlo on 22nd May 1944. See: link for details.
Armistice Service, Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 13th November (Services)
The Association Newsletter Issue 83 (October 2022) contains details of the
Remembrance weekend plans for this year.
Any changes to be notified as soon as known on this web-site.
2021
Events Summary 2021
Complete list of 2021 events (and archive of events in earlier years).
All 2021 events are subject to the circumstances applying at the time due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic situation.
It is hoped that the Annual Reunion and Remembrance weekends can take place, and more details will be added as soon as they are known.
Until then please re-visit the web-site periodically to see what the situation is with respect to these events.
Annual Reunion, North Killingholme
Friday 9th - Sunday 11th July 2021 
18/06/2021
Please note: the reunion weekend is CANCELLED.
The Government revised the plans to end all COVID-19 restrictions by 21st June, which have been extended by one month. Therefore it is no longer possible to go ahead with the reunion for the weekend of the 9th-11th July.
BBMF flypast requested for Saturday 10th July. The BBMF Lancaster PA474 is currently undergoing a major servicing update therefore the BBMF have confirmed that a Spitfire will be available for the North Killingholme flypast over St Denys' Church. The museum will be open for visitors and an airfield tour will be possible for those interested.
NB: the usual caveats of weather, serviceability and BBMF operational requirements permitting (in addition to the COVID-19 situation and government guidelines).
Reunion weekend: summary
Full details were published in June newsletter, but a revision email informing of the cancellation of the event is being distributed.
Accommodation: For those planning to stay over-night/over-weekend this travel and accommodation information may be of interest.
If you have not already booked then booking as soon as possible strongly recommended!
Full Saturday Itinerary: summary
Booking forms and the menu selections will accompany the June 2021 Newsletter (with the request that the booking forms be returned by Friday 25th June):
- Reunion Booking Form: PDF format or MSWord format
Belgium
Rebecq: Wednesday 29 Sept 2021
Please note: the 75th Anniversary Event originally planned for May 2021 (postponed from May 2020) in Rebecq (Belgium) was pushed back until September 2021. Thankfully the event was, finally, able to take place. See: 2021 events.
Armistice Service, Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 14th November (Services)
The Association Newsletter Issue 80 (October 2021) contains details of the Remembrance weekend plans for this year.
Any changes to be notified as soon as known on this web-site.
2020
Events Summary 2020
Complete list of 2020 events (and archive of events in earlier years).
Annual Reunion, North Killingholme, 2020
Friday 3th - Saturday 4th July 2020
CANCELLED due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
For more information see: cancellation details
See details in future newsletter(s).
Belgium
Rebecq: Wednesday 20th May 2020
CANCELLED due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
A combined ceremony to remember the 550 crews who crashed in Belgium. See: link for details.
Westerlo: Thursday 21st May 2020
CANCELLED due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
A ceremony to remember the P/O Hinde crew. See: link for details.
Armistice Service, Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 8th November (Services)
CANCELLED due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Details were published in the October newsletter, with changes due to the on-going COVID-19 restrictions to be notified as soon as known.
Following UK government announcements on 31st October this is now cancelled. See: Remembrance Weekend details.
2019
Events Summary, 2019
Complete list of 2019 events (and archive of events in earlier years).
Annual Reunion, North Killingholme, 2019
Friday 12th - Sunday 14th July 2019
Full details have been published in the June newsletter (#73).
BBMF Lancaster flypast confirmed for
Saturday 13th July at 13:40 hours.
(NB: the usual caveats of weather, serviceability and BBMF operational requirements permitting).
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Timetable of Events
Detailed timetable of the Saturday events (inc. Lancaster flypast) |
Accommodation: For those planning to stay over-night/over-weekend this travel and accommodation information may be of interest.
If you have not already booked then booking as soon as possible strongly recommended!
Reunion weekend: summary (see the important note regarding car travel in/around North Killingholme, May-Sept).
Full Saturday Itinerary: summary
Booking forms and the menu selections will accompany the June 2019 Newsletter (with the request that the booking forms be returned by Friday 28th June):
Belgium
Rebecq: Wednesday 22nd May 2019
A combined ceremony to remember the 550 crews who crashed in Belgium. See: link for details.
Sint Niklaas: Saturday 25th May 2019
Unveiling service for a monument at the crash site dedicated to the Dukelow crew. See: link for details.
France
Bussy La Cote: Weekend of 13th July 2019
A ceremony remembering the crew of LL837 which crashed 75 years ago at Bussy La Cote France. See: link for details.
Armistice Service, Remembrance Sunday
Saturday 9th November (Evening Meal)
Sunday 10th November (Museum, Services and Lunch)
Details have been published in the October newsletter.
Below is the schedule for both Saturday (evening) and Sunday
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Remembrance Weekend 2019
Timetable of Events |
2018
Events Summary, 2018
Complete list of 2018 events (and archive of events in earlier years).
Annual Reunion, North Killingholme, 2018
Friday 7th - Sunday 9th September 2018
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Timetable of Events
Detailed timetable of the Saturday events (inc. Lancaster flypast) |
Accommodation: For those planning to stay over-night/over-weekend this travel and accommodation information may be of interest.
The hotel has already taken bookings for our weekend, so if you have not already booked then booking as soon as possible strongly recommended!
Reunion weekend: summary
Full Saturday Itinerary: summary
Forms accompanying the July 2018 Newsletter (with the request that the booking form be returned by 24th August):
- Reunion Booking FormPDF or MSWord
- GDPR Form (PDF)
Belgium
Rebecq: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
A combined ceremony to remember the 550 crews who crashed in:
- Sint Niklaas
P/O P J Dukelow and crew: LL851 - Rebecq
P/O E C Purney RCAF and crew: JA712 - Westerlo
P/O G W Hinde and crew: DV309
Sint Niklass: Saturday 26th May 2018
Commemoriation for the P/O Dukelow crew (LL851) who were killed on 21/21 May 1944: LL851.
Westerlo: Sunday 27th May 2018
Commemoriation at the memorial at the crash site of the P/O G W Hinde crew (DV309) who were killed on 21/22 May 1944. This is the 20th anniversary of the unveiling of the memorial: DV309.
For all of these events see summary for more details.
Further information
Further information about all of the above appears in the April 2018 newsletter.
We receive tremendous support from the groups in Belgium and try to attend as many of their events as we can. If any member would like to visit they will be assured of a very warm welcome. George Turner goes to many of the ceremonies and is a good source of information. He can be contacted by telephone or email: George Turner.
Armistice Service, Remembrance Sunday
Saturday 10th November (Evening Meal)
Sunday 11th November (Museum, Services and Lunch)
Details have been published in the October newsletter.
Below is the schedule for both Saturday (evening) and Sunday
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Remembrance Weekend 2018
Timetable of Events |
2017
Annual Reunion, 2017
29/08/2017
Friday 8th to Sunday 10th September 2017
BBMF Lancaster flypast confirmed for
Saturday 9th September at 14:15
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Timetable of Events
Detailed timetable of the Saturday events (inc. Lancaster flypast) |
Accommodation: For those planning to stay over-night/over-weekend the travel and accommodation information may be of interest.
The hotel has already taken bookings for our weekend, so if you have not already booked then booking as soon as possible strongly recommended!
Reunion weekend: summary (including details about Sunday visit to IBCC, Lincoln)
Full Saturday Itinerary: summary
The details about why the date for the 2017 reunion has been changed to September are available here.
Yorkshire
Ellingstring: Saturday 24th June 2017
A plaque will be unveiled in memory of the F/O Hayter crew who crashed flying NF963 on 4th October 1944 on a training operation. F/O Hayter was the only survivor. A small ceremony will take place at the crash site.
Belgium
Rebecq: Wednesday 24th May 2017
A combined ceremony to remember the 550 crews who crashed in:
- Sint Niklaas
P/O P J Dukelow and crew: LL851 - Rebecq
P/O E C Purney RCAF and crew: JA712 - Westerlo
P/O G W Hinde and crew: DV309
Lichtervelde: Sunday 28th May 2017
The official unveiling of the memorial at the crash site of the P/O McCrae crew (LL810/BQ-K) who were killed on 27/28 May 1944 will take place at 10.30am on 28th May, the 73rd anniversary of their loss: LL810
Berinzenne: Summer 2017
A memorial plaque will be laid later in the year in memory of F/O Milburn and crew who crashed flying ME581/BQ-D on 22/23 April 1944: ME581
Further information
Further information about all of the above appears in the April 2017 newsletter.
We receive tremendous support from the groups in Belgium and try to attend as many of their events as we can. If any member would like to visit they will be assured of a very warm welcome. George Turner goes to many of the ceremonies and is a good source of information. He can be contacted by telephone on email: geowturner@gmail.com
Armistice Service, Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 12th November 2017
550 Squadron Memorial Stone and St. Denys' Church
Details have been published in the October newsletter.
Below is the schedule for Saturday (evening) and Sunday
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Remembrance Weekend 2017
Timetable of Events |
2016
Belgium
Commemorations in several locations. More detailed information on all of the below can be found at:
http://www.rebecq-memorial.eu/accueil.php.
- Inauguration of the Memorial at Jalhay
9th April 2016
F/Sgt Jefferies crew: LM425
- Rebecq
Wednesday 25th May 2016
P/O Purney crew and the villagers who paid for assisting the survivors: JA712
- Sint Niklaas
Saturday 28th May 2016
P/O Dukelow crew: LL851
- Westerlo
Sunday 29th May 2016
P/O Hinde crew : DV309
- Berinzenne
(new (replacement) plaque on the Memorial)
Summer 2016
F/O Milburn crew: ME581
Netherlands
Commemoration at:
- Rhenen, The Netherlands
17th June 2016
F/O Neilson crew: LM134
For details of the planned schedule see: here
If you need more information then please contact: Gerard van der Vliet
Reunion, North Killingholme
Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd July 2016
10 & 12/06/2016
2016 - 25th Annual Reunion
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Timetable of Events
Detailed timetable of the Saturday events (inc. minor revision with a Spitfire replacing the Dakota for the flypast) |
Saturday 2nd July 2016 - BBMF flypast confirmed but note UPDATE
"We have received confirmation from the RAF Events Team that our application for a flypast on Saturday 2nd July has been successful but that we have been allocated the Dakota as the Lancaster is elsewhere that weekend. Obviously we would prefer the Lancaster, but the flypast is an important part of our event and we appreciate very much the continued support of the RAF Events Team and the BBMF."
UPDATE: The BBMF have been in touch to report that the Dakota is unserviceable (requires an engine replacement) and so will be unavailable for the flypast. They have stressed that they wish to support 550 so they are providing us with a Spitfire flypast in place of the Dakota. So we will get to hear the sound of a Merlin overhead. The time is unchanged, subject to the usual provisos on the day (weather, etc).
Accommodation: For those planning to stay over-night/over-weekend this travel and accommodation information may be of interest.
The hotel has already starting taking bookings for our weekend, so if you have not already booked then booking at the earliest opportunity is strongly recommended!
Reunion weekend: summary
Full Saturday Itinerary: summary
Booking forms and menu selections are available below:
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Booking Form (MSWord) |
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Booking Form (PDF) |
IMPORTANT NOTE: for those planning to include a visit to see the "Poppies" now on display for the summer at Lincoln Castle. Entry to see the display is free; however normal entry fees apply to those wishing to do the full Castle visit.
Armistice Service, Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 13th November 2016
550 Squadron Memorial Stone and St. Denys' Church
Details have been published in the October newsletter. Below is the schedule for Saturday and Sunday.
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Remembrance Weekend 2016
Timetable of Events |
2015
2015 - 70th Anniversary of
Operation MANNA
Belgium
Commemorations in two locations:
- Rebecq, Wednesday 27th May
Purney crew and the villagers who paid with their lives for assisting the survivors: JA712
- Lichtervelde, Thursday 28th May
McCrae crew: LL810
France
- Achiet-Le-Petit, Saturday 6th June
Picton crew: LL836
Reunion, North Killingholme Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th July 2015 29/06/2015
BBMF Dakota flypast WAS confirmed for
Saturday 4th July 2015 BUT ...
After the uncertainty last autumn about the availability of the Lancaster in 2015 due to the cancellation of the Waddington Airshow, it was wonderful to be able to report that the RAF Air Events Team had informed the Association that the application for a Lancaster flypast on Saturday 4th July 2015 had been successful. However as you may be aware the BBMF Lancaster was affected by an engine fire during a flight at the beginning of May. The aircraft is still under repair and it was hoped that the BBMF Dakota that would carry out the flypast duties.
Information received 29/06/15: the BBMF Dakota will NOT now be able to carry out a fly-past on Saturday (engine problems requiring a replacement is fitted), as noted above under LATE UPDATE.
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Timetable of Events (final)
Detailed timetable of the Saturday events |
Reunion weekend: summary
Full Saturday Itinerary: summary
Accommodation: For those planning to stay over-night/over-weekend the following travel and accommodation information may be of interest.
The hotel is already well booked for our weekend, so if you have not already booked then booking at the earliest opportunity is strongly recommended!
Please submit booking forms (with menu selections) to Don Kentish at latest by 16th June if you are attending the Friday and Saturday evening meals as the hotel needs to have accurate numbers.
Important travel information: The following link is from the Grimsby Telegraph:
Work starts on new £90 million A160 road near Immingham
It concerns the main route into North Kilingholme from the rest of the country and is likely to go on for many months; those travelling to NK in July for the reunion might need to allow additional time for their journey.
Armistice Service, Remembrance Sunday Sunday 8th November 2015
550 Squadron Memorial Stone and St. Denys' Church
The Sunday timetable will remain essentially unchanged from previous years. Full details are published in the October newsletter (with a summary timetable below).
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Timetable of Events
Detailed timetable of the Remembrance Weekend events (PDF format) |
We are delighted to inform you that 100 Squadron, now a fast-fighter training unit, has agreed to provide a flypast by two aircraft over St. Denys' Church at 12.02 hrs on Sunday 8th November. This does not necessitate any changes to the published programme.
550 Squadron was formed from "C" Flight of 100 Squadron, then based at RAF Waltham, in November 1943 and we are indebted to its Officer Commanding and his colleagues for their support.
2014
2014 will be the 70th Anniversary of
Squadron Operations from North Killingholme
30/10/2014
Armistice Service, Remembrance Sunday Sunday 9th November
550 Squadron Memorial Stone & St. Denys' Church
The Sunday timetable will remain unchanged from previous years. Full details are published in the October newsletter; a summary version of which is available in the Association Newsletters
Weekend summary information available: here (PDF document).
Flying with 550 Squadron from North Killingholme: A talk by Jack Harris (poster in PDF format). Tickets can be reserved to be collected on the night.
Stop Press: 30 Oct
Unfortunately this talk scheduled to have been given by Jack Harris in North Killingholme on 7 November has had to be cancelled at Jack's request. Due to illness Jack feels unable to undertake the long journey to North Killingholme at this time.
Apologies for any disappointment caused.
Reunion, North Killingholme Friday 4th July - Saturday 5th July
21/06/2014
BBMF Lancaster flypast confirmed for
Saturday 5th July 2014
- The submission made a request for a 14:00 hrs flypast: the actual time has now been confirmed (although might change on the day depending on weather, etc): flypast time is confirmed as 14.40 hours
- Rooms have been reserved at the Ashbourne Hotel; a number have already being booked.
- An airfield tour, and visits to Elsham Wolds Museum and the BBMF at RAF Coningsby are options that could also feature if sufficient numbers of people are interested.
Summary: Details from the April Newsletter. As usual all activity is centred around North Killingholme. This summary (including link to the booking/menu selection form) outlines the weekend planned.
Full Saturday Itinerary: here.
Accommodation: For those planning to stay over-night/over-weekend the following travel and accommodation information may be of interest.
The hotel is already well booked for our weekend, so if you have not already booked then booking at the earliest opportunity is strongly recommended!
Additional flypast opportunity: The Killingholme Full Bore Club have secured a "last minute" flypast by the BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane on Sunday 6th July morning at approximately 11.30am.
The club is based at the former 550 Squadron firing range on the airfield and they are unveiling a plaque in honour of the Squadron to celebrate the 70th anniversary of operations from North Killingholme. Jack Harris will unveil the plaque.
This is a Killingholme Full Bore Club organised event, but all Squadron Association members are warmly invited to attend.
Rebecq Wednesday 28th May16/02/2014
Memorial to P/O Purney and crew of JA712 and the villagers who paid with their lives for assisting the survivors.
This commemoration will remember all of the 550 crews lost over Belgium 70 years ago - Berinzenne, Jalhay, Sint-Niklass, Westerlo, Lichtervelde and Rebecq
For full details see: http://www.rebecq-memorial.eu/programme2014.php
Contact details for co-ordinators in both Belgium and the UK available on the Rebecq link
Westerlo Sunday 1 June 16/02/2014
Memorial to F/Sgt Hinde and crew of DV309.
For full details see: http://www.rebecq-memorial.eu/programme2014.php
Contact details for co-ordinators in both Belgium and the UK available on the Rebecq link
16/02/2014
Artolsheim Saturday 12th April
Inauguration of a memorial to F/Lt J S G Crawford and crew of LM392
Sondernach Sunday 13th April
At Sondernach (not far from Artolsheim) the inauguration of a panel in memory of F/Lt J F Craig DFC and crew of LL852
The city of Artolsheim invites all friends of the Association join them for these two ceremonies.
Contact the web-site (contact details in the page-footer below) if you would like to be put in contact with the organisers.
For full details, inc. local contact details, for both commemorations see: Artolsheim Programme
2013
Rebecq Wednesday 29th May
15/05/2013
Memorial to P/O Purney and crew of JA712 and villagers.
Item on Belgium TV: rebecq-annonce-ceremonie-au-memorial
Reunion, North Killingholme Friday 5th July - Saturday 6th July 10/06/2013
BBMF Lancaster flypast time: 14:00 hrs confirmed
The reunion in 2013 has special significance - it is the 70th anniversary of the formation
of the Squadron. The aim is to make this reunion that little bit extra special.
Travel Note: the railway line between Doncaster and Scunthorpe will be closed all summer and members should take account of this when making their travel arrangements. There is a replacement bus service or it is possible to re-route through Lincoln. See travel and accommodation information link below for more details.
Summary: Details from the May Newsletter. As usual all activity is centred around North Killingholme. This summary outlines the weekend planned.
Full Saturday Itinerary: here.
Accommodation: For those planning to stay over-night/over-weekend the following travel and accommodation information may be of interest.
Hotel booking at the earliest opportunity is strongly encouraged!
Remembrance Sunday
30/10/2013
North Killingholme Sunday 10 November
The usual schedule for Remembrance Sunday is being followed. The detailed arrangements are available in the October Newsletter (see summarised information in the link below).
Summary: This summary from the newsletter outlines the schedule.
In addition a meal for 15 people has been booked at the Ashbourne Hotel for 7.45pm on Saturday 9th November.
Accommodation: For those planning to stay over-night/over-weekend the following weekend information will be of interest. Hotel booking at the earliest opportunity is strongly encouraged!
Please contact Don Kentish at latest by Saturday 2nd November if you are attending the Saturday evening meal or the Sunday lunch as the hotel needs to have accurate numbers.
Any unbooked rooms at the Ashbourne Hotel for the night of Saturday 9th Nov 2013 will be released this weekend (2nd Nov).
2012
Remembrance Sunday
North Killingholme Sunday 11 November
Detailed Timetable of Events.
If you are planning to attend events as detailed in the Timetable of Events above, then NOTE:
i) rooms in the Ashbourne Hotel will be released this weekend (3rd November 2012) so do please book NOW
ii) also if you are planning to attend the meals then again do please inform Don Kentish NOW so that the numbers can be finalised.
North Killingholme Friday 29 June - Saturday 30 June
All activity is centred around North Killingholme. For those planning to stay overnight for the reunion the following information about events and accommodation will be of interest.
Hotel booking at the earliest opportunity is strongly encouraged!
Weekend activities Summary.
Saturday Itinerary details.
Westerlo Saturday 19 May & Sunday 20 May
Services, in Westerlo, Belgium to commemorate F/Sgt Hinde and crew:
See Itinerary
for details
2011
July 2011 Reunion
The annual reunion this year is on 1-3 July. The booking form and menus will be issued in the upcoming May newsletter and available here online as well. Options for return:
- Print off copy, complete and post in the normal manner
- Print off copy, complete, scan into your complter and use online form to upload a copy and email
Annual Reunion
29/06/2011
North Killingholme Friday 1 July - Sunday 3 July
All activity this year is centred around North Killingholme. For those planning to stay overnight for the reunion the following information about events and accommodation will be of interest.
Hotel booking by June 18 strongly encouraged!
Friday 1 July - Sunday 3 July:
Weekend Details
Saturday 2 July FLYPAST TIME CHANGED: see Detailed Itinerary
If you are planning on travelling on Friday July 1st to North Killingholme for the reunion weekend, then why not check this out.
Remembrance Sunday
20/10/2011
North Killingholme Sunday 13 November
Put this date in your diaries. The arrangements are notified in the October issue of the Newsletter.
2010
Reunion 2010
05/08/2010 & 29/11/2010
Photographs taken at the 2010 reunion.
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Battle of Britain Concert
Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era by The Nick Ross Orchestra at Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket (October 2010). Concert to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
It is appropriate that on Armistice Day we remember those 550 Squadron men who never came home. An Official telegram, similar to that received by Sgt Wilfred Barratt's mother, would have informed the families they left behind of the news they would not have wanted to hear.
2009
Remembrance Sunday 2009
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For more information email: reunion@550squadronassociation.org.uk.
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