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22 March 2007
Minister for Defence at the opening of the Avalon International Air Show 2007
The ADF is part of the Australian International Air Show 2007, Australia's largest and most comprehensive air show and aerospace exhibition. This is a world class event with more than 40 ADF aircraft participating in the air show. The air show is also showcasing the ADF's ground base equipment and capabilities which include the Abrams Tank. About 600 ADF personnel are deployed to bases throughout Victoria in support of the air show.
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Squadron Leader Darin Lovett (right) a P3C Orion pilot, meets one of his idols General Charles "Chuck" Yeager, the first Flight test pilot to break the sound barrier, the pair chatted in front of a Jaguar Fighter Aircraft at the Avalon International Air Show 2007.
(Date taken: 20 March 2007)
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Dr Brendan Nelson Minister for Defence opening chats to ground technicians from 77 Squadron at the Avalon International Air Show 2007. After opening the Air Show, the Minister toured trade exhibits and displays before heading to the Flightline area to meet Aircrew from Royal Australian Air Force Squadrons.
(Date taken: 20 March 2007)
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Dr Brendan Nelson, Minister for Defence is photographed with Squadron Leader Paul Simmons (left) and Flight Lieutenant Matt Harper at the opening of the Avalon International Air Show 2007. After opening the Air Show, the Minister toured trade exhibits and displays before heading to the Flightline area to meet Aircrew from several Royal Australian Air Force Squadrons.
(Date taken: 20 March 2007)
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The Minister for Defence, Dr Brendan Nelson officially opens the Avalon air show.
(Date taken: 20 March 2007)
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Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd, General and Mrs Chuck Yeager and the Minister for Defence, Dr Brendan Nelson after the opening of the Avalon air show.
(Date taken: 20 March 2007)
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