BRANCH HISTORY
Over the years, it is understood that there were several attempts
to get a RAFA Branch on the Costa Blanca off the ground, but
for whatever reason it never happened. In November 2003,
whilst attending a Remembrance Service in Torrevieja, several
EX RAF members led by Ted Marsh got together and decided
to give it a go. This time it succeeded and far better than anyone
could have imagined. On 16th January 2004, following publicity
in the local press, over 40 people (see Below) attended a meeting
to discuss interest in forming a RAFA Costa Blanca Branch.
As such a Committee was formed led by Ted Marsh as Chairman
to steer the Branch and in the March we were officially formed and
the rest, as they say, is history.
The Branch was presented with its Branch Number 1359 by
RAFA HQ and following a generous donation by, our late
Vice President Dennis Cheetham, we received our Branch
Standard in May 2004. The Standard was Dedicated in the LA Siesta Church on 14th June 2004 at a ceremony
conducted by our own Chaplain Phil Haward MBE. In November of 2006 the Branch were honored to host the
Annual Conference of the European Area.
to get a RAFA Branch on the Costa Blanca off the ground, but
for whatever reason it never happened. In November 2003,
whilst attending a Remembrance Service in Torrevieja, several
EX RAF members led by Ted Marsh got together and decided
to give it a go. This time it succeeded and far better than anyone
could have imagined. On 16th January 2004, following publicity
in the local press, over 40 people (see Below) attended a meeting
to discuss interest in forming a RAFA Costa Blanca Branch.
As such a Committee was formed led by Ted Marsh as Chairman
to steer the Branch and in the March we were officially formed and
the rest, as they say, is history.
The Branch was presented with its Branch Number 1359 by
RAFA HQ and following a generous donation by, our late
Vice President Dennis Cheetham, we received our Branch
Standard in May 2004. The Standard was Dedicated in the LA Siesta Church on 14th June 2004 at a ceremony
conducted by our own Chaplain Phil Haward MBE. In November of 2006 the Branch were honored to host the
Annual Conference of the European Area.
The First Social
Branch Members AGM 2008
The branch holds regular meetings and social events at the Social Club, Ciudad las Communicaciones which are enjoyed by all that attend(See Branch Functions for details). New members are always welcomed.Please contact the Webmaster, (click here) and he will get back to you as soon as possible and answer any questions you may have.
The Late Johnnie Johnson (Wing Cdr Rtd) Branch President with Don Cole Branch Chairman . The Branch hosted the European RAFA Conferance at the La Zenia Hotel Orihuela Costa in October 2006
Branch Members with the Red Arrows Display Team at the San Javier Air Show 3rd June 2006
Altar Cloth donated by
Anise & Don Cole
Anise & Don Cole
A Pair of Kneelers
donated by Jean Adams
donated by Jean Adams
Altar Cross Donated by Sheila & Brian Hewett MBE
Louis Rogerson & Wally Shatford collecting at Iceland for the Wings Appeal
Pat Scotting collecting for the Wings Appeal
Doris & Dougie Lynn on the Wings Stand at the Alicante Homes &
Garden Show May 2007
Garden Show May 2007
Hilda & Noel Cork MBE Presenting an embroided RAF Logo to the Branch on handing over the chairmanship to Neville Hancock
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