ADAA Beginnings and Information
ADAA Beginnings and Information
The Air Dispatch Association of Australia came
into being as a result of the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Parade in Sydney on the 3rd
October 1987.
Many
old friendships were renewed and a resolve was made to start the Association and have a
Banner as a symbol for Air Dispatchers to rally behind on ANZAC Day Parades. Through the
time and efforts of Logan "Macca" Mackintosh our first Banner, The 176 AD Coy
Banner, was created and first paraded in MELBOURNE VICTORIA in 1996.
In
order to cater for other members of the Air Dispatch Family, such as ARes, Clerical,
Medical, RAEME, RAAOC and a host of personnel that Served in/supported the Air Dispatch
Trade but never actually served in 176 AD Coy/Sqn, a second Banner was designed and
manufactured, this Banner.
The Air Dispatch Association of Australia Banner was first paraded in
AUCKLAND NZ 1998
To date the AADA Banner has been paraded in:
MELBOURNE VIC
1996
ADELAIDE SA 1997
AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND 1998
PERTH WA 1999
SYDNEY NSW 2000 for the 1st International Aerial Delivery Reunion
GOLD COAST QLD 2001
BRISBANE QLD 2002
for the 2nd International Aerial Delivery Reunion
SYDNEY NSW 2003
NEWBURY UK
- May 2003 for the 3rd International Air Despatch Reunion
AUCKLAND NZ - April 2004 for the
4th International Air Despatch Reunion
HUNTER VALLEY NSW - April 2005
NO PARADE - 2006 - Due to
International Reunion USA.
(The International Reunions in Australia have seen Air Dispatchers from NZ,
UK, USA, Canada and all States and Territories of Australia participate in the ANZAC Day Parade and a
week of activities and Functions and other international reunions are being
planned now.)
Outline of
Annual Activities of the
Air Dispatch Association of Australia
April (Odd Years)
ANZAC Day Activity (25th), no fuss reunion at the
nominated City/State on ANZAC Day.
April (Even Years)
National / International Reunion organised by Committee,
usually over 5 to 6 Days.
July/August
MYOLA Day Function hosted by 176 AD Sqn RAAF Base
RICHMOND NSW
December
Christmas Function/Drinks hosted by 176 AD Sqn RAAF
Base RICHMOND NSW
