News · 27 Apr 2026
Newsletter archive — 2018 and 2019
Browse the original Spitfire Association newsletters and information bulletins published between 2018 and 2019, preserved here as PDFs.
Celebrating 65 years with a new look website
More stories, more energy, more ways to get involved.
Carrying the Spirit Forward To a Secure and Resilient Future
Honouring those who flew the Spitfire. Supporting the defence of Australia today.
Upcoming
ANZAC Day
Each year we commemorate ANZAC Day at the Sydney CBD march, followed by the ANZAC Day Luncheon, the premiere commemorative event in the Association's calendar.
Carrying the Spirit Forward
Lysle Roberts Memorial Series
Brings together Defence, public sector, and corporate leadership for dialogue that sharpens current strategic thinking. Established 2023; past speakers include ACM Mark Binskin AC and Mr Dennis Richardson AC.
Browse the biographies
Hundreds of pilots and crew are in the archive — with more added each month.
Step-Change Towards Australia's Resilience
Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship
Funds research with the potential to deliver a step-change in Australia's defence capability. Awarded annually through a selection panel. A direct continuation of what the founders set out to do.
Latest news
Recent events
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Agricultural, energy and supply chain resilience
Unrecognised threats from within?
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2025 ANZAC Day Luncheon Speaker
Air Vice-Marshall Glen Braz, AM, CSC, DSM, current Air Commander Australia (ACAUST)
Spitfire Association newsletter
Occasional updates on events, new biographies, and Association news. Low volume — a few emails a year. Unsubscribe any time.