Image Gallery: September 2006
Air Force marks the 66th Commemoration of the Battle of Britain
26 September 2006
You could have thought that there had been a major takeover of Hobart , Tasmania by Air Force on the weekend of 16/17 September. The Air Force marked the 66 th Commemoration of the Battle of Britain with a church service at St David's Cathedral Church on the Saturday, and a wreath laying service on the Sunday at the Cenotaph, Queens Domain, Hobart .
The Commemoration was attended by His Excellency the Hon William Cox, AC RFD, ED Governor of Tasmania and Honorary Air Commodore of No 29 Squadron, the Prime Minister's representative Senator Richard Colbeck, the Federal Opposition Representative Senator Carol Brown, the Right Honorable the Lord Mayor of Hobart, Alderman Rob Valentine and other distinguished guests.
These activities were supported by members from the Australian Federation Guard, No 5 Wing AAFC, No 29 Squadron, the RAAF Association of Tasmania, a fly past by Hawks from No's 76 and 79 Squadrons
Additionally, No 29 Squadron (City of Hobart ) exercised its right to Freedom of the City on the weekend. This certainly gave Hobart plenty of Air Force activity for the weekend, with various Air Force personnel participating, ranging from the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd, Wing Commander Charles Hill, Commanding Officer of No 29 Squadron and members of 29 SQN, retired members including Air Vice-Marshals Peter Scully and Roxley McLennan, through to Australian Air Force cadets from No 5 Wing.
| 20060916adf8161479_041 The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Hobart Alderman Rob Valentine welcome Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd AO. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060916adf8161479_062 The Right Honorable the Lord Mayor of Hobart, Alderman Rob Valentine with Wing Commander Charles Hill ADC inspect the parade. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060916adf8161479_100 The 29 Squadron Colour Party marching onto the parad (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060916adf8161479_126 Mr Scott Tilyard the Assistance Commissioner for Police is shown the scroll of the Entry to the city challenges No.29 Squadron of entry to the city of Hobart by Warrant Officer Hans Foehn. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060916adf8161479_136 Royal Australian Air Force Central Band marches past The Right Honorable the Lord Mayor of Hobart, Alderman Rob Valentine (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060916adf8161479_151 The Royal Australian Air Force Cadets of Hobart marches past The Right Honorable the Lord Mayor of Hobart, Alderman Rob Valentine. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060916adf8161479_172 Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd AO stands with members of the Air Force Division of the Australia's Federation Guard. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060916adf8161479_200 Battle of Britain display beside the altar at St David’s Cathedral Church. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060916adf8161479_220 The Very Reverend Dr Lindsay Stoddart Dean of Hobart with The Ven Dr Royce Thomson Principal Chaplin Air Chaplin - Anglican wait for the Colour Party to parade up to the altar. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060916adf8161479_231 The Very Reverend Dr Lindsay Stoddart Dean of Hobart hands back the Royal Australian Air Force Flag to the Colour Party. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060916adf8161479_238 The Colour Party parade up the aisle of St David’s Cathedral Church . LtoR Flight Sergeant Richard Neal, Flying Officer Shane Collinson and Flight Sergeant Steve Holland. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060916adf8161479_292 The Colour Party walking down the aisle after the Commemorative service. LtoR Flight Sergeant Richard Neal, Flying Officer Shane Collinson and Flight Sergeant Steve Holland. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060916adf8161479_314 L to R front- Colonel Jim Stewart (retired), Group Captain Dave Pasfield, Squadron Leader Tony Gaze (RAF) Distinguished Flying Cross Double Bar, Squadron Leader Phillip Keayes and Mrs Diane Gaze. LtoR back- Squadron Leader Bruce Graham, Squadron Leader Vicky Campbell, Wing Commander John Led and Royal Air Force Ian Brain attending the 66th Commemoration of Battle of Britain Dinner enjoying the auspicious occasion. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060916adf8161479_321 The Top Table at the 66th Commemoration of Battle of Britain Dinner. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060917adf8161479_009 The Catafalque Party slow march to the Cenotaph. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060917adf8161479_030 His Excellency the Hon William Cox, AC, RFD, ED Governor of Tasmania and Honorary Air Commodore of No. 29 Squadron and Flight Lieutenant Grant Harvey inspect the Quarter Guard provided by Australian Air Force No. 1 Airfield Defence Squadron (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060917adf8161479_044 Royal Australian Air Force Hawks from No.76 and No.79 Squadron perform a fly over the (Date taken: 25 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060917adf8161479_050 Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd AO lays a wreath at the Cenotaph, Queens Domain, Hobart. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060917adf8161479_090 The Ven Dr Royce Thomson Principal Chaplin Air Chaplin - Anglican speaks during the Battle of Britain Commemorative Wreath Laying Service. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 220060917adf8161479_096 His Excellency the Hon William Cox, AC, RFD, ED Governor of Tasmania and Honorary Air Commodore of No. 29 Squadron addresses official guest and dignitries at the Battle of Britain Commemorative Wreath Laying Service. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060917adf8161479_106 Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Michael Fraser playing the Last Post on the Bugle (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060917adf8161479_111 Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Michael Fraser playing the Last Post on the Bugle (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20060917adf8161479_125 His Excellency the Hon William Cox, AC, RFD, ED Governor of Tasmania and Honorary Air Commodore of No. 29 Squadron talks to Squadron Leader Tony Gaze (RAF) Distinguished Flying Cross Double Bar after the ceremony. (Date taken: 16 September 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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