As the Reviewing Officer, the Governor inspected the parade personnel from No 79SQN and the Army Band – WA 79 Squadron Standard Consecration Ceremony, RAAF Base Pearce November 20, 2020 By Adele Hollywood The Governor officiated at the Chapel Consecration of the No 79 Squadron at RAAF Base Pearce as the Reviewing Officer, on behalf of the Governor General who could not attend. The Squadron Standard is awarded by order of the Sovereign for 25 years of service in the Australian Flying Corp or the Royal Australian Air Force to an operational, combat support, intelligence or other Squadron or Unit that directly contributes to the Air Campaign. The Squadron Standard is generically termed ‘Colours’ and are the services most cherished possession. They embody the service traditions, achievements and history of the Unit and are a tangible recognition of the Units devotion to duty, the Sovereign and to Australia. History of the No 79 Squadron Since its initial formation on 26 April 1943, No.79 Squadron has served admirably in: World War II, Pacific – 26 April 1943 – 12 November 1945 Ubon, Thailand- 29 May 1962-July 1968 RAAF Butterworth, Malaysia – 31 March 1986-30 June 1988 RAAF Base Pearce, Perth WA – 1 July 1998 – current day Photo credit: Chris Kershaw, Joondalup Photo Design The Chaplains bless and consecrate the 79 Squadron Standard with Battle Honours (the Colour) The Governor participates in the Presentation of Colour with Colour Bearer Flight Lieutenant Brett Gordon. The Governor oversees the March on of the Colour from the dais Post navigation Regional Visit Program – Governor explores historic town of NorthamOfficial opening of WA Museum Boola Bardip View all Articles
