Legacy Centenary Torch Relay

23 April - 13 October 2023

Various locations, France, UK, Australia

BAE Systems Australia will stand, walk and run alongside Legacy as the organisation celebrates 100 years of support to the families of those who have served and sacrificed.

We are supporting the relay as a foundation partner and members of our veteran community have been selected as torch bearers for certain parts of the tour.

Beginning in Pozières, France in the lead up to Anzac Day, the centenary torch will travel around the world, stopping at all 45 Legacy clubs worldwide. The torch relay will cover every state and territory in Australia.

We have torch bearers involved in the following stages of the relay.

France / London - Friday 28 April
Fremantle - Friday 5 May
Adelaide central - Friday 12 May
Cairns - Wednesday 24 May
Newcastle central - Tuesday 13 July
Sydney central - Monday 19 July
Canberra central - Monday 28 August
Melbourne central - Thursday 12 October

Community days

We will have an active presence at the following community events during the relay.

Perth: Wellington Park - Saturday 6 May
Adelaide: Torrens Parade Ground - Saturday 13 May
Sydney: Bradfield Park, Milsons Point - Sunday 23 July

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Sydney

Bianca and Ty who both work in maritime sustainment had the ultimate backdrop for their Legacy torch relay legs.

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Sydney

Surrounded by curious tourists, Ty and Bianca pass the flame in the Sydney leg of the relay.

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Newcastle

Former ADF saxophonist Jason was appropriately serenaded during his torch relay leg in Newcastle.

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Newcastle

David and Jason from our aircraft sustainment and training business exchange the flame in Newcastle.

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Cairns

Torch bearers who participated in the Cairns leg of the torch relay.

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Cairns

Drew (left) with a fellow torch bearer in Cairns.

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Cairns

Cairns Drew with the BAE Systems crew – Drew was joined by his team during his leg of the relay.

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Adelaide

Thank you to our BAE Systems volunteers who helped out with the relay in Adelaide.

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Adelaide

Jeremy had his son Will join him on his leg of the Adelaide relay.

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Adelaide

Raymond from our maritime business was a recipient of Legacy as a young boy and carried a torch in Adelaide.

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Adelaide

Tia from our Edinburgh Parks site carrying the torch in Adelaide.

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Adelaide

Berni carrying the torch during the Adelaide leg of the relay.

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Adelaide

Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia cutting the ribbon, officially opening the South Australian leg of the torch relay with Legacy Chairman Eric Easterbrook OAM.

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Fremantle

The group of torch bearers for the Fremantle leg.

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Fremantle

Ed from RAAF Pearce passes the flame to Carlos from Henderson.

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Fremantle

Jon from our Henderson site accompanied by tri services for the Fremantle leg of the relay.

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London

Our Chief People Officer Angela Wiggins with some Australian and UK colleagues.

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London

Our Chief People Officer Angela Wiggins passes the flame on.

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London

Our Chief People Officer Angela Wiggins prepares for the London leg of the relay.

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Our Chief People Officer Angela Wiggins meets His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.

Image by Csmith Photography.

London

Our Chief People Officer Angela Wiggins meets His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.

Image by Csmith Photography.

Pozières

Our Chief People Officer Angela Wiggins with the Mayor of Pozières, Dominique Bierwald.

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Pozières

Amanda Lee Wood with our Chief People Officer Angela Wiggins.

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Pozières

Amanda Lee Wood was joined by her son and husband at the opening ceremony in Pozières.

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Pozières

Amanda Lee Wood, an Australian Navy veteran and now our Global Head of Sustainability, proudly formed part of the guard at the opening ceremony in Pozières, France.

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Our torch bearers

Carlos

Twelve years' of military service in the US Navy as an engineer on aircraft carriers USS Nimitz and USS Kitty Hawk, and as a Special Boat Training Unit instructor/advisor.

Carlos' story Sponsor Carlos

Jonathan

Served in the Royal Australian Navy for six years in naval stores logistics.

Jonathan's story

Edward

Served in the Royal Australian Air Force for 12 years as an avionics technician.

Edward's story Sponsor Edward

Berni

Achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel during more than 30 years of service in the Australian Army.

Berni's story

Jeremy

Served as an officer in the Australian Army for 14 years and continues to serve in a reservist capacity.

Jeremy's story

Raymond

Raymond’s father was a WWII veteran who passed away in 1976. Raymond became a Legacy Ward at the age of 11 attending many camps and events, eventually becoming a Leader and 'Legatee' helping the widows of other veterans.

Raymond's story

Legacy Centenary Torch Relay torch bearer Tia

Tia

Served in the Royal Australian Navy for 14 years working in logistics and stores.

Tia's story

Drew

Drew spent 30 years in the British Army and four years in the Australian Army, encompassing 22 postings and 11 operational tours.

Drew's story

David

Served more than 27 years in the Royal Australian Air Force as a technician and engineering officer supporting fast jet operations.

David's story

Jason

Served in the Australian Army for more than 15 years in both a full-time and part-time capacity as an musician.

Jason's story

Bianca

Served in the Royal Australian Navy for six years in the maritime logistics supply chain.

Bianca's story

Tyrone

Served in the Royal Australian Navy for 10 years as a marine technician.

Tyrone's story

Legacy Centenary Torch Relay torch bearer Mat

Mat

Served in the Australian Army for 13 years as a major in the artillery corps.

Laurie

Served in the Royal Australian Navy as both a sailor and an officer for 25 years.

Lane

Served full-time for more than eight years in the army infantry and continued part-time for an additional two years.

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