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.
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Articles, events and history from the Spitfire Association.
History · 12 Apr 2026
John McDonald — Last Known Surviving RAAF Spitfire Pilot
by Leon Waxman
As we mark the 65th anniversary of the Spitfire Association, we pay tribute to Warrant Officer (retd) John McDonald, the last known surviving RAAF Spitfire Pilot.
From The Committee · 24 Dec 2025
2025 Presidents Christmas Message
by Geoff Zuber
From me and the Spitfire Association Committee, our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and festive season.
Events · 16 Sep 2025
Agricultural, energy and supply chain resilience
by Karen Paterson
Unrecognised threats from within?
Programs · 02 Feb 2025
SMDF Profile - Professor Sarah Zhang (2011)
by Sarah Zhang, Karen Paterson
High-Performance Cementitious-based Construction Materials and Composites
From The Committee · 03 Dec 2024
Vale: Peter Radtke OAM
by Philip Nickols
We mourn the passing of a staunch supporter of the Association.
Programs · 14 Nov 2024
SMDF Profile - Dr Nigel Greenwood (2005 and 2007)
by Nigel Greenwood, Karen Paterson
Evolutionary Artificial Intelligence
Programs · 14 Nov 2024
SMDF Profile - Associate Professor Elena Sitnikova (2019)
by Elena Sitnikova, Karen Paterson
Cybersecurity Resilience & Critical Infrastructure Protection
Programs · 09 Nov 2024
SMDF Profile - Dr Robert Dane (2017)
by Robert Dane, Karen Paterson
Dr Dane, CEO of OCIUS researched Uncrewed Surface Vessels for enhanced Domain Awareness
Programs · 09 Nov 2024
SMDF Profile - Professor Frank Marino (2016/2022)
by Frank Marino, Karen Paterson
Dual fellowship awardee Frank Marino researched hydration impacts on a soldier's performance in warfighting situations.
From The Committee · 21 Sep 2024
The Spitfire as a dive bomber – innovation in WWII
by Karen Paterson
History · 09 Apr 2020
A Boyhood Dream Comes True
by Trevor Dean
Trevor Dean gives a personal account of a flight in a Spitfire
Programs · 06 Apr 2020
SMDF 2019 - Dr Elena Sitnikova
by Harvey Marchant
Dr Sitnikova's work improves the cybersecurity of Unmanned Aerial vehicles (UAVs).
History · 03 Apr 2020
Founding Committee - Where It All Began
by Philip Nickols
Meet the air and ground crew of WWII who inaugurated the Spitfire Association.
History · 24 Dec 2019
Maurice Mounsdon - One of the last of The Few
by Philip Nickols
Maurice Mounsdon, one of the last surviving Battle Of Britain pilots has died aged 101.
History · 17 Dec 2019
A Man Called Sid
by Ron Elliott
Keep going Sid Handsaker. You are a wonderful inspiration to so many.
Programs · 14 Dec 2019
2019 Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship
by Peter Radtke
The 2019 Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship was awarded at Government House in Canberra on Monday 9th December. Congratulations to Dr Nour Moustafa on his selection.