Members Canberra Trip to the Australian War Memorial

Join us on a trip to Canberra to visit the newly opened new galleries at the Australian War Memorial Join us for a special trip to Canberra to visit the newly opened galleries at the Australian War Memorial . It's permanent galleries feature more than 7,000 objects from the Memorial's collection Explore new and returning exhibits, including: • Australians in Bomber Command 1939-45 – honouring the Royal Australian Air Force officers who served in Bomber Command in the Second World War, and featuring a Lancaster Bomber. • Conflict in the Middle East from 1990 – displaying more than 500 objects from Australia's involvement in the first Gulf War, Iraq War and the fight against ISIS in Northern Iraq and Syria, and featuring an F/A 18A Hornet that served in Iraq and Syria. • Australian Peacekeeping from 1947 – showcasing the stories of over 45,000 Australian police and military personnel. • Sydney Harbour Under Attack: 1942 – featuring the Japanese midget Submarine. • Tarin Kowt Wall – featuring messages and signatures from hundreds of personnel who were deployed to the Middle East. • War in Afghanistan – featuring more than 1,000 objects, including the Echo 21 Alpha Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle. The visit will end with the Memorial's moving Last Post Ceremony in the Commemorative Courtyard. Each night the ceremony shares the story behind one of the names on the Roll of Honour. The ceremony begins with the Australian National Anthem followed by the piper's lament. Visitors are invited to lay wreaths and floral tributes beside the Pool of Reflection. An individual's story is told, and the Ode is recited by Australian Defence Force personnel. The ceremony ends with the sounding of the Last Post Meet at the Maritime Museum for a 9.00am departure by mini bus. We will return to the Museum by 9.30pm approx.