David Mole, ex-10 Sqn Association chairman, has decided to donate a gift to the Pembroke Dock Heritage Trust at Pembroke on behalf of the 10 Squadron RAF Association. There is a link between our association, the 10 Squadron RAAF Association (an ex-Sunderland operator) and the Pembroke Dock Heritage Trust and some of this goes back to a mistake in an e-mail address made by a South Australian schoolgirl in 2022. The item is a piece of WWII 'trench art', even though fewer trenches were in use during this conflict, depicting a Short Sunderland such as the ones that operated from Pembroke during WWII. It also functions as a money box but no doubt it will not be put to that use considering its age.
Richard King found this Royal Christmas Greeting in his files the other day:
A bit of digging has unearthed this movie clip from the Pathe archives that shows the departure from Heathrow on that December day.
Click here to watch this video on Youtube (the option to show it on this page may not work for everyone).
This was the first occasion on which, then, Prince Charles represented his Mother at an official function and a return to Australia where he spent time as a student the year before. The movie clip is not clear enough to show which VC10 was used, if anyone has more details about this trip feel free to share them.
A Christmas Greeting from 10 Squadron.
At Christmas time we proudly stand,
Veterans, families, all who’ve planned
And served beneath the Squadron name,
Keeping bright its lasting flame.
From past to present, skies we share,
In duty, friendship, pride, and care.
So may this season bring you cheer,
Peace, good health, and hope next year.
Merry Christmas to you all,
Ten Squadron strong — whatever calls.
