Image Gallery: October 2006
Defence Force Air Show RAAF Base Richmond
20 October 2006
The Air Show held this weekend celebrates the 85th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at what was formerly known as Ham Common, now RAAF Base Richmond. Originally called RAAF Station Richmond until 1952, Richmond was the second Air Force Base to be established within Australia and the first in New South Wales. Today, RAAF Base Richmond is one of the oldest surviving Air Bases in Australia, as well as the busiest due to the activities of Air Lift Group (ALG) as well as being the hub of all the RAAF and Australian Defence Force (ADF) logistics.
The Air Show featured a variety of exhibitions and ground displays to entertain the whole family. This included both of the Air Force Bands, the Air Force Balloon, Air Force Police Dogs (Military Working Dogs) and a variety of civilian exhibitors. The exhilarating flying program incorporated some of Australia's finest vintage propeller driven aircraft through to jets and helicopters in service with the ADF today.
One highlight of the show will be the first public viewing of the newest asset to the Air Force, the giant C-17 Globemaster. Over the two days the huge crowds will be entertained with a variety of aircraft including a Tigermoth through to a World War II Spitfire, a Kittyhawk and a Mustang. These aircraft will be joined by the first aircraft of the jet age, the Meteor, the Vampire and a Canberra bomber, culminating in the current breed of Air Force aircraft, the C-130J, the PC-9, the F-111 and the Hornet.
Check this site on Monday 23 October for more images of the Air Show
| 20061020raaf8095633_0053 A thumbs up from F-111 pilot, Squadron Leader Mike Sullivan, from 6 Squadron, as he taxies during an Defence Force Air Show practice at RAAF Base Richmond, on Friday. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8095633_0076 F-111 showing a vortex plume after flying past during practice at the Defence Force Air Show, at RAAF Base Richmond. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8113282_0058 Flying practice for Richmond airshow on Friday before the Defence Force Air Show. A vehicle emerges from the back of a C-130H Hercules aircraft practicing before the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8113282_0128 Flying practice for Defence Force Air Show on Friday. An F-111 dumps fuel for a crowd display in preparation for the show. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8144078_0003 The Royal Australian Air Force transport fleet practicing for the Defence Force Air Show at RAAF Base Richmond. The aircraft, from left, a C-130H, Boeing 707 and a C-130J went through their paces yesterday, in preparation for the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8144078_0036 The C-130J Hecules aircraft practicing for Defence Force Air Show at RAAF Base Richmond on Friday. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8144078_0125 The distinctive delta shaped wings of the F-111 in the skies over RAAF Base Richmond yesterday. The 6 Squadron aircraft joined others practicing for the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8144078_0136 The distinctive shape of the F-111 in the skies over RAAF Base Richmond yesterday. The 6 Squadron aircraft joined others practicing for the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8144078_0154 The distinctive shape of the F-111 in the skies over RAAF Base Richmond yesterday. The 6 Squadron aircraft joined others practicing for the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8164229_0111 Flight Lieutenant Susan Youngman, an F-111 Navigator from No. 6 Squadron, based at RAAF Base Amberley, in Queensland, is one of many ADF personnel who participated in the Defence Force Air Show, at RAAF Base Richmond, on 21-22 October 2006. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020b/20061020raaf8164229_0130_th.jpg US Air Force Staff Sergeant Steve Rubler, from Hickham Air Force Base Hawaii, is dwarfed by the huge engines of the C-17 Globemaster. The United States Air Force aircraft is taking part in the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8194170_0014 1/2006 basic photographic course students honing their skills at the Defence Force Air Show practice. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8208022_0048 An F-111 takes off during a practice display for the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8208022_0079 A Boeing 707 takes off whilst an F-111 taxies past after completing a practice display prior to the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8208022_0087 A sea of aircraft on the tarmac at RAAF Base Richmond, on Friday. Historic Neptune aircraft joined C-130J, C-130H, Boeing 707, Caribou and an F-111 prior to the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8208246_0007 A 76 Squadron Hawk taxies after landing at RAAF Richmond in preparation for the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8208246_0021 76 Squadron Hawk landing at RAAF Base Richmond in preparation for the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8208246_0055 C-130H Hercules on takeoff at RAAF Richmond during Defence Force Air Show practice. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8512668_1_0182 Historic Lockheed Neptune taxis during practice for the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 20 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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