A message of support for Dambusters2014 ....

Last year we were enormously privileged to enjoy the wholesome support of 617 Sqdn themselves and also the support of their home base at RAF Lossiemouth.

At the time, the Station Commander at RAF Lossiemouth was Gp Capt Ian Gale MBE MBA RAF.

 

Ian is one of those men where the leadership qualities simply shine out. Hugely impressive and I am delighted to know him. Ian has been kind enough to write 'Dambusters2014' a few words which we will be using on our 'Home Page' when our website launches in January .... and here they are for the first time:

The RAFBF is a wonderful charity that supports our Service people and their families, drawing together past and present, officers and airmen. 

Being a part of this adventure brings in another adventure-loving team - bikers and here's your chance to mix pleasure, challenge and adventure while helping and supporting a charity that is in the front line of support for your Royal Air Force.

There's never been a better time to do this - the draws on the Benevolent Fund are greater than ever and you can make a real difference.

Good luck to you all.

Group Captain Ian Gale MBE MBA MA RAF

 

 

 

If you, like me are inspired by Ian's words then join us next year and raise cash for three wonderful charities. Visit www.dambusters2014.org.uk in January and sign up to ride with us next September.

 

Sorry it has been quiet on the blog ...

Sorry it has been quiet on the blog ... been way too busy at work!

Next big job .... build the website to be ready for launch on January 2nd 2014 .... wish me luck!

In the meantime - spread the word! We need as many riders as possible in 2014 raising cash for our wonderful charities!!

This is what Landing Zone 'S' looks like today.....

Strange way to promote the idea of the Dambusters2014 Charity Motorcycle Ride by posting a picture of a field! But this is a special field. This is what Landing Zone 'S' looks like today and more specifically where the Dakota of Flt Lt David Lord VC whose story is central to our charity ride this year crashed on 19th September 1944. Strange though it may seem - this will be one of the special stop points of this years ride - to pay our respects to a very brave pilot and his crew. If you are a biker - please join us and help raise shedloads of cash for the RAF Benevolent Fund, Motorcycle Outreach and Precious Cargo.

 

 

Dambusters2014 is very proud to support the RAF Benevolent Fund .....

Did you know that the RAF Benevolent Fund is the proud custodian of the Royal Air Force Memorial on the banks of the Thames, and that we are very proud that we are now also guardian for the Bomber Command Memorial? Well you do now! 

It is our aim to preserve the Bomber Command Memorial for future generations so that the noble sacrifice of 55,573 young Bomber Command crew who lost their lives will always be remembered.

Second World War veteran Frank Dell shares his memories of serving with Bomber Command and tells us what the Bomber Command Memorial means to him. It is a very powerful and moving piece to camera from the RAF BF's website...:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2knvZd9fIiU

Dambusters 2104 charity Motorcycle Outreach gets prestigious award ......

Health for All awarded for Serving the Last Mile

Bali, Sept 27th : Health for All has received an award for Serving the Last Mile as part of the AusAid Indonesian Social Innovator Awards. The award was made in Annika Linden Centre in Bali and recognised the innovation of the Motorcycle Ambulance program developed in East Flores and for providing access to health information. This adds to previous awards from SATU Indonesia Award, MDGS Award and BAKTI. The awards filtered a list of 418 innovations to 26, then further filtered to 10 semi-finalists and finally to the five award winners
 

http://www.motorcycleoutreach.org/?p=902

Precious Cargo - the Scroll is a quarter through it's journey ....

The Precious Cargo UK tour is a quarter complete. The scroll has completed 9 visits and has another 27 to go. The number of signatures obtained so far is significantly higher than expected, and based on the current run rate , we will need to extend the scroll from its current 20 meters to 45 metres! The extension will be made during the next 10 days and shipped to Scotland where it will catch up with the scroll on its tour and be attached to the original section. The good news is that the bank account still has loads of space left in it , so please help us fill it ! Visit or donation page at:
www.virginmoneygiving.com/PreciousCargo

 

 

Precious Cargo is one of the three selected charities for the 3rd 'Dambusters' Charity Motorcycle Ride along with the RAF Benevolent Fund and Motorcycle Outreach.

Precious Cargo - one of our charities in 2014 .....

As well as the RAF Benevolent Fund, Dambusters2014 will be supporting 'Precious Cargo' - check out the image below and you'll begin to understand why!! Given our support for this wonderful cause I am hoping we will have shedloads of ladies with us on the ride in 2014!!

 This next image is the start of the journey for the 'Precious cargo' scroll on its journey around the UK via Maternity Units ...... will it make the Guiness Book of Records???

Ladies - come on!! Join us and ride to raise cash for this fabulous charity.....