The Bomber Command Commemorative Wreath-laying Ceremony
will be held at
11:00am on Sunday 1st June 2025
Bomber Command Memorial, Australian War Memorial
The ceremony serves to pay tribute to those RAAF aircrew and ground staff who made the supreme sacrifice, and to all those men and women who served in Bomber Command, to ensure that their magnificent deeds in the 1939 – 1945 conflict are never forgotten.
This year will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
The ceremony commences at 11:00am and we request that guests be seated by 10:50am.
Please allow sufficient time to be seated by 10:50am.
Saturday May 31st Program
Last Post Ceremony
4.30pm. Saturday, 31st May 2025
Commemorative Area, Australian War Memorial
Free registration required.
Please note the earlier start time
You will need to register for a free ticket to attend the Last Post Ceremony at https://www.awm.gov.au/visit/plan
If you wish to lay a wreath during the Last Post Ceremony, please contact the Memorial at lastpostceremony@awm.gov.au
Dinner at the Officers’ Mess
Australian Defence Force Academy
6:00 for 6:30pm. Saturday, 31st May 2025
Northcott Dr, Campbell ACT 2612
Google maps link
AFDA campus map
Sunday June 1st Program
The Commemorative Wreath-laying Ceremony
11:00am. Sunday, 1st June 2025
Bomber Command Memorial
The Western Sculpture Garden, Australian War Memorial
Free registration required.
Details as above.
Poppy’s Café lunch
12:30 for 12:45pm. Sunday, 1st June 2025
Poppy’s Café, Australian War Memorial
