RUSI NSW 25 May Lecture 2021
Lunchtime Lecture at the Anzac Memorial Auditorium
Lunchtime Lecture Tuesday 25 May 2021
Start Time: 1300 to be held in the Anzac Memorial Auditorium
Hyde Park South, Sydney
Speaker: Commodore Chris Smallhorn RAN (Ret’d) Ex-Comd Fleet Air Arm, now CEO Coulson Air Tankers Bankstown
Subject: Maritime Security and Australia’s Sovereign Capacities and Resilience
RUSI members and members of the public will be able to attend this lecture (with social distancing).
RUSI Members $10, non-members $15
Pre-booking is advised (or pay by cash or credit card at the door).
Pre-Book and pay using this link: Booking for 25th May 2021 Lecture
You may pre-order a plate of sandwiches for $8, by using the pre-booking option or call our office or email by 12.00h on 24 May. The sandwiches will be ready at 12 noon at the Auditorium.
About the speaker: Toowoomba-born and experienced military leader with more than 33 years in the Royal Australian Navy. Current Vice Chairman of the Board of Safeskies Australia and CEO of Coulson Aviation Australia Pty Ltd. Chris is passionate about safety in the aviation industry and has previously served as a volunteer Director of Safeskies Australia for over 7 years. Safeskies Australia is a non-aligned and not-for-profit organisation that seeks to ensure safe skies for all who fly.
Come earlier to visit the Ursula Davidson Library - visitors are welcome and members can borrow from our historically significant collection.
See the Anzac Memorial RAAF Centenary Exhibition
At 12 noon the pre-ordered sandwiches will be available. You may also bring in your own lunch and spend time with your friends and colleagues.
Free tea and coffee will be available in the Auditorium from 12 noon.
Any enquiries please email our office: office@rusinsw.org.au
Visit to Historical Aircraft Restoration Society
Albion Park Regional Airport
Tuesday 15 June 2021 1010 - 1500 (Approx)
Senior HARS tour guides will host this visit in groups of 10 (or less) and multiple groups will be formed if required.
Cost: $47.50 includes entrance fee, morning tea and lunch.
Booking Registration by website by cob FRIDAY 11th Jun 2021
(See below for booking details)
RUSI visitors will be responsible for their own transport costs.
Program will commence with Morning Tea at approx. 1030
HARS houses one of the largest collections of flying and static historic aircraft in Australia, and its role is the preservation of Australian aviation history.
HARS operates a number of flying ex ADF aircraft including an ex- RAAF Orion/ Neptune/ Caribou/ C47/ Catalina plus ex-FAA Grumman Tracker and Huey. For a full list of HARS AIRCRAFT see: www.hars.org.au
How to Book: RSVP and booking by NLT close of business Friday 11th June 2021
ONLINE BOOKING ONLY through the HARS WEBSITE and have your credit card ready.
Click on: https://www.harsmuseumshop.com.au/collections/event-tickets
COST: $47.50 [includes entrance fee, morning tea and lunch]
You will receive an email receipt and ticket
Contact our office with any enquiries. Ph: (02) 82622922 email: office@rusinsw.org.au
Transport to HARS:
Train Timetable: (PLEASE CHECK THE CURRENT TIMETABLE TO CONFIRM)
From Central to Albion Park Railway Station (APRS) on the South Coast Line: Depart Central 0813 and arrive at APRS 1028
Return journey: APRS to Central: Depart APRS 1514 - arrive Central 1704
Note: APRS is opposite the airport runway and HARS is a 5 min walk from the station.
By Car: address is 54 Airport Rd Albion Park 1 hr 47min drive. There is free parking outside HARS.
Particular interest to RUSI Members are the following aircraft - many are ex RAAF or RAN FLEET AIR ARM:
Defence's best kept secret https://www.facebook.com/RUSIDSSNSW/
RUSI NSW LinkedIn group page - a great place to network
Recordings of our past lectures http://www.rusinsw.org.au/site/Videos.php
Subscribe to our YouTube channel http://www.rusinsw.org.au/YouTube
CONTACT RUSI NSW
To contact the office please email us:
Email: office@rusinsw.org.au Web: www.rusinsw.org.au
PO Box A778, SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1235