On Friday 14 October 2011 at 1.30pm, ten years from the inauguration of the Association, members will be at the National Memorial Arboretum to attend a service in the Chapel and then proudly watch the dedication of an AQM/ALM Memorial to all those killed in action, or in the course of duty. The officiating Padre, the Reverend Tony Guilfoyle, is himself a former Air Quartermaster. 

The memorial has been built with white Portland stone which mirrors that of the Armed Forces Memorial. Its base comprises granite setts with blue slate chips. The funding was donated by members and the base has been excavated and laid by retired Squadron Leaders Derek Smith and John Watson. It has already received a Royal accolade when it was admired by the Duke of York on a recent visit to the Arboretum.

During the Service, retired Squadron Leader Brian Jopling, a recipient of the Queen’s Gallantry Medal will read out the names of branch members who have been killed in the course of duty or on active service. Operational requirements permitting, it is hoped that the service will be attended by serving branch aircrew from RAF Brize Norton, RAF Benson and RAF Odiham, and trainee cadets from RAF Cranwell, possibly the largest serving RAF contingent the Arboretum has seen on parade. Also, with the above proviso, at 1430 hrs a flypast from a C17 Globemaster, a C130 Hercules and Chinook representing a few of the diverse roles members have flown in.

Media and Press arrangements
The Service will take place in the Arboretum Chapel at 1.30pm. At approx 1.55pm attending Servicemen parade to ALM memorial for dedication and wreath laying. At 2.15pm the flypast will take place. 

For further information contact:
Chairman: Stu Bailey T: 01993 843028 E: nwgbailey@ntlworld.com 
Secretary: Jacqui Wheeler T: 01522 811514 E: jacquiwheeler@btinternet.com
For photographs: Barry Cooper T: 01249 817 137 E: barrycooper@btopenworld.com