2008 marks the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of a Combat Support Unit at RMAF Base Butterworth. Base Squadron Butterworth (BSBUT) was formed at RAAF Amberley on 15 Jan 1958 and stood up at the then Air Base Butterworth on 1 May 1958. In 1988, and following the withdrawal of the last permanent fighter squadron from Butterworth, BSBUT was disestablished and replaced by RAAF Support Unit Butterworth which was in turn disestablished and replaced by 324 CSS in 1999.
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary a series of events is being planned over the period 23-25 May 2008 inclusive. These will include a formal ceremonial parade on the base, a dinner dance on Penang Island and an pleasant Sunday afternoon at the ‘Hostie’. These events will be supported by the Air Force Band.
Schedule of Events
Friday 23 May 2008 – Twilight Anniversary Parade at RMAF Butterworth: all are invited to watch. Transport will be provided from Penang Island to base; details of pickup locations and timings will be released closer to the date.
LOCATION : RMAF Butterworth – Google map (opens a new window)
TIME : 1830
DRESS : Smart Casual
Saturday 24 May 2008 - Gala Anniversary Ball at Equatorial Hotel Bukit Jambul (near the Penang International Airport). At this early stage it appears that the price of the tickets for the Ball will be approximately MYR180-200 (~A$70). Tickets have not been released as yet.
LOCATION : Equatorial Hotel – Google map (opens a new window)
TIME : 1900
DRESS : Service Personnel: Mess Dress, Men: Black Tie, Women: Formal
*Wearing of miniatures is appropriate for ex serving personnel
Sunday 25 May 2008 – Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at the Hostie (1400 – 1900)
LOCATION : Hostie (All Ranks Club), Lebuhraya Codrington, Pulau Tikus – Google map (opens a new window)
TIME : 1400-1900
DRESS : Neat Casual
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