Image Gallery: February 2004
Defence Invests in Pilot Safety
26 February 2004
The
Australian Defence Force will invest $129 million
over the next 10 years on its search and rescue
capability to protect RAAF pilots, Defence Minister
Robert Hill announced today.
Adelaide-based CHC Helicopters has won the contract
to provide vital Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter
support services for fighter and training aircraft.
The contract was signed at a ceremony at RAAF
Glenbrook today.
Read release: DEFENCE INVESTS IN PILOT SAFETY
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Helo Contract Signing 1 Headquarters Air Command Chief of Staff, Air Commodore Ian Scott AM (Centre) shaking hands with Mr Ian McBeath, Managing Director CHC Helicopters (Australia) immediately after the contract signing ceremony at RAAF Glenbrook on 26 Feb 04. Air Commander Australia, Air Vice Marshal Geoff Shepherd AM and Air Commodore John Quaife AM were also present. (Date taken: 26 February 2004) Low-res | Hi-res |
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Helo Contract Signing 2 Mr Ian McBeath, Managing Director CHC Helicopters (Australia) signing the RAAF SAR Helicopter contract in front of Air Vice Marshal Geoff Shepherd AM, HQAC Chief of Staff, Air Commodore Ian Scott AM, Director of Operations, GPCAPT Niel Burlinson and CHC's Sales and Marketting Manager, Mr Graham Bowles at RAAF Glenbrook on 26 Feb 04. (Date taken: 26 February 2004) Low-res | Hi-res |
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