RAFA Torquay Branch

The Torquay Branch & Club of the Royal Air Forces Association is entirely run by volunteers for the benefit of our members.

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Had a good but busy day at the Torbay airshow. The Branch was able to host one of our esteemed members, 98 year old Squadron Leader John Kent, a former Lancaster pilot. He was presented with a print by a local artist and the Mayor of Torbay!

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Our Branch Chairman Steve Colhoun was in St Austell for the funeral of Harry Billinge. He was one of the first men to land on the beaches of Normandy on D Day. He has been on tv and has raised many thousands to have a Memorial put up to remember his colleagues.

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The Torquay Branch attended Remembrance Services in Torquay and Paignton. Wreaths were laid and the Standard was carried at both services. Thanks goes to Pam Long and Chris Perkins for the photos

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The Torquay Branch of the RAF Association continues to be there for Members. The Branch fundraises for Wings Appeal, attends Funerals when possible and attends public events around Torbay and Teignmouth whenever possible. New members always welcome.

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The Torquay Branch were represented at Battle of Britain ceremonies in Teignmouth and Paignton today. We will remember the few.

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Well done to the Torquay Branch collecting for Battle of Britain Weekend !!

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The Torquay Branch of the RAF Association attended the funeral of William Jackson today. The standard was carried by the Chairman, Steve Colhoun who was accompanied by Committee Members Pam and Rod Long. There were 8 Veterans in total that attended.

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The Torquay Branch of the RAF Association attended the funeral of Alice, 101, today. The standard was carried by the chairman, Steve Colhoun who was accompanied by Pam and Rod Long. Steve was lucky to have met Alice on her 100th birthday !!

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The Branch Committee are delighted to have received a Certificate for the highest amount sent to Wings Appeal in the Wales, Midland and South West Area. We sent £5200 in 2020, an increase of £2419 on the 2019 amount!!

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The Branch Standard was carried by the Chairman, Steve Colhoun at the Funeral of an ex RAF lady today in Torquay. Steve was accompanied by Rod and Pam Long and also Rick Armstrong, ex RAF firefighter.

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The Branch wishes to offer sincere condolences following the passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The Association is immensely proud that His Royal Highness was Association President on three occasions, from 1954-56, 1967-69 and in 1993.

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The Branch Chairman and Standard Bearer, Steve Colhoun, attended the Funeral of a former member of the RAF Regiment today. He was accompanied by Branch Committee colleagues Rod and Pam. Per Ardua Ad Astra

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Chairman Steve Colhoun was Standard Bearer and joined by Committee Members Rod & Pam Long to pay Respects and Represent the Branch. William served during the Battle of Britain and had been a life member of the Torquay Branch of the RAF Association. Per Ardua Ad Astra

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The Branch was represented in Teignmouth recently. Committee Members Rod and Pam Long paid socially distanced respects to the funeral cortege of former Branch Member Eric Haynes who was 101.

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The Branch was represented in Teignmouth recently. Committee Members Rod and Pam Long paid socially distanced respects to the funeral cortege of former Branch Member Eric Haynes who was 101.

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@RAFRed10 And to you and your from all of us here at RAFA Torquay!! 🎄

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We are very sorry to hear this sad news

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Hazel and I are very sorry to hear the news @Torbay_Council Cllr Ian Doggett has died. He was determined to do his job despite the challenges his health sometimes brought & was always a positive voice for those he represented. #BoostTorbay #TorbayHour

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A fitting and well organised service in #Torquay this morning for #RemembranceSunday #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay