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Autumn_2009_-_eNewsletter_Duck_RaceGreat Wings Duck Race

Thousands of colourful plastic ducks will fill the lake at Gulliver’s World, Warrington for a spectacular fundraising event in aid of the Wings Appeal. The Great Wings Duck Race will be held at the theme park on September 19 and plans are already in place for a special celebrity guest to officially start the race. Up to 10,000 red, white and blue ducks are available for sponsorship and a cash prize of £1,000 is up for grabs for the sponsor of the winning duck.
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Autumn_2009_-_eNewsletter_Wolverhampton_Race_NightWings Race Night

Do you want a fun packed evening? Come along to Wolverhampton Racecourse on October 3. You will experience the thrill of horse racing under the floodlights but there will also be the opportunity to take part in a world record attempt led by a well-known celebrity. Tickets are available for a minimum donation of £5.00 per person. All proceeds go to the Wings Appeal.  Click here for more...

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Autumn_2009_-_eNewsletter_Henry_AllinghamHenry Allingham (6 June 1896 - 18 July 2009)

RAFA would like to remember Henry Allingham, the last founding member of the RAF, who was an honorary life member of the RAF Association and, at 113-years-old, he was our oldest member. He was also the oldest ever surviving member of any of the British Armed Forces and the oldest surviving veteran of the First World War and the Battle of Jutland. He will be sadly missed. Click here for more...

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Autumn_2009_-_eNewsletter_St_Clement_Danes_BrewSt Clement Danes Brew and Cosford Launch

A special tea party held at the church of the Royal Air Force, St Clement Danes, in central London, raised almost £1,000 for the Wings Appeal.  It was attended by RAF veterans, serving personnel of all ages and air cadets from the 291 (Westminster and Chelsea) ATC squadron, who gave invaluable support on the day. The official launch of the Brew for the Few will be held at RAF Cosford on September 3.  Click here for more...

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Autumn Featured Affinity Partners

Autumn_2009_eNewsletter_CPS_logoCPS Electrical Goods - Exclusive RAFA members pricing promise, free rapid delivery - 98% of all orders delivered in 2 days, free removal of old appliances. Click here for more...  

Autumn_2009_eNewsletter_Ecclesiastical-LogoEcclesiastical Insurance - 10% off Home Insurance for RAFA members plus a further 10% for buying on line and an additional 10% discount if you combine your home contents and buildings cover Click here for more...   

Autumn_2009_eNewsletter_TGC_LogoGourmet Society - Get a half-price Gourmet Society dining card and enjoy 2-for-1 meals at hundreds of local restaurants and national chains Click here for more...   

Autumn_2009_eNewsletter_RHS-LogoThe Royal Horticultural Society are offering members of the RAF Association a discounted annual membership of £44 with a £5 direct debit joining discount Click here for more...  

Autumn_2009_eNewsletter__thomascooklogoThomas Cook Holiday Service - RAFA members are entitled to a guaranteed 6% discount that can be used on a holiday that suits you from city breaks and theatre trips to sun or snow holidays Click here for more...  

 

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Autumn_2009_-_eNewsletter_Rollover_Lotto_Winner_2009Lift-Off Lotto Rollover Winner

RAFA has announced the first winner of the £10,000 rollover second prize in the Lift-Off Lotto. Every week since the lotto was launched in October last year, the £250 second prize has not been won and has rolled over. Under the rules of the competition, this can only happen until the prize total reaches a maximum of £10,000.  As the total was reached last month, former Warrant Officer, Peter Lloyd from Caister-on-Sea, was selected as the winner. Click here for more...  

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Autumn_2009_-_eNewsletter_Rory_McKenzie_ShorehamRAFA Shoreham Air Show - August 22nd & 23rd

This weekend will see the 20th anniversary of the RAFA Shoreham Airshow which will include some extra special surprises as well as fun for all the family. Don Bean, the air show organiser, said: “This is a very important year as we celebrate twenty years of this now very popular event. It is hoped that there will be some special surprises over the weekend to show our gratitude to the many people who have supported our efforts over the years.”  Click here for more...

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Autumn_2009_-_eNewsletter_National_Memorial_ArboretumRAFA Remembrance Garden Opening 

Tickets are still available for the unveiling of the RAFA Remembrance Garden at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire on September 28th. The garden will be a lasting tribute to those members of the RAF past and present and HRH The Princess Royal is due to unveil the memorial on the day. For further information on how to obtain tickets Click here for more... 

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