The Battle of Britain Dinner
Sat, 13 Sept
|Adelaide
The Clubs Signature Air Force Event of the Year with Special Guest Speaker: Air Vice-Marshal Gerry van Leeuwen, AM CSM - Head Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance


Time & Location
13 Sept 2025, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Adelaide, 111 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
About the event
✈️ Battle of Britain
The Club’s Signature Air Force Event of the Year
Special Guest Speaker: Air Vice-Marshal Gerry van Leeuwen, AM CSM - Head Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honour the Air Force heroes famously referred to by Churchill as "The Few" — those who stood in defence of Britain, the Empire, and the Commonwealth, leaving behind a legacy that echoes through history.
This commemorative night will bring together Club members, serving RAAF personnel, veterans, and the wider Aviation and Defence community, celebrating courage, camaraderie, and service.
Expect a night of tradition, tribute, and WWII-era live music. Air Vice-Marshal Gerry van Leeuwen, AM joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1989 and has since built a distinguished career across aerospace engineering, flight testing, and major capability acquisition. He has held key leadership roles including Senior Flight Test Engineer for the F/A-18 Hornet and F-111…