Image Gallery: October 2006
Defence Force Air Show RAAF Base Richmond
23 October 2006
The Air Show celebrated 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 Hot Air 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 was the first public viewing of the newest asset to the Air Force, the giant C-17 Globemaster. During the two days, huge crowds were entertained with variety of aircraft including a Tigermoth through to a World War II Spitfire, a Kittyhawk and a Mustang. These aircraft were enhanced 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-130 J, the PC- 9, the F-111 and the F/A-18 Hornet.
| 20061020raaf8144078_0051 RAAF photographers from the Basic Photographic Course take images of the Hawk 127 as it taxies after landing at Royal Australian Air Force Base Richmond in preparation for the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8144078_0116 A C-130J Hercules flies over a C-130H Hercules on the runway as part of a display for the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8144078_0151 A Neptune lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base Richmond during a practice in preparation for the Defence Force Air Show (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061020raaf8144078_0311 An F-111 flies over the tails of a Royal Australian Air Force Boeing 707, a RAAF DHC 4 Caribou and a United States Air Force C-17 during a practice in preparation for the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8113282_2_0185 Hunder Waldron from South Windsor in New South Wales strikes a pose with Able Seaman Clearance Diver Hudson from Clearance Diver Team 1 based out of HMAS Waterhen. A display of a diver in a tank interacts with the passing crowd. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8113282_0023 Caroline Kiersky purchases wrist bands from Cadets of 3 Wing, New South Wales during the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8144078_0006 Corporal David Brett with Military Working Dog "Sharman" on patrol at RAAF Base Richmond during the Defence Force Air Show. David, 27, comes from Moranbah, QLD, and has been a military dog handler since 2002. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8164229_0194 Crowds line up to tour a C-130J Hercules aircraft at the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8164229_0210 An F-111 aircraft of 6 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force performs it's famous 'dump and burn' manoeuvre as it flies past the Defence Force Air Show crowd. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8164229_0221 Crowds gather to watch a historic P-51D aircraft taxi past at the Defence Force Air Show, after it's impressive flying display (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8164229_0253 Old meets new. An A79 DH Vampire aircraft awaits clearance as an A8 F-111C aircraft of 6 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, decends to the runway at the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8164229_0259 A United States Air Force C-17 aircraft flies past a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J aircraft at the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8165908_0022 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Adam Findlay, an Avionics Technician from 36 Squadron, assists with security as members of the public arrive at the Defence Force Air Show. LAC Findlay is from Bundaberg in Queensland. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8165908_0087 Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Adam Findlay, an Avionics Technician from 36 Squadron, assists with security as members of the public arrive at the Defence Force Air Show. LAC Findlay is from Bundaberg in Queensland. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8178707_0029 An early start to the day. Air Force personnel assist pilot Peter Borrman push his aerobatic Edge 540 onto the flight line prior to the Defence Force Air Show commencing. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8178707_0041 Corporal Adam Wilson from 36 Squadron, RAAF Base Richmond, takes time out to show his wife Lisa and son Matthew, 2, his world at work during the 2006 Defence Force Air Show held at RAAF Base Richmond. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8180462_0006 3 Wing Air Cadets were in force at the air show at RAAF Base Richmond. As well as enjoying the rare opportunity of seeing a lot of military aircraft together in the one location, the Air Cadets sold programs over the weekend. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8180462_0025 Warming on prior to a full day's performance at the Defence Force Air Show with the Air Command Band is Corporal Brendon Tasker, 32, based at Royal Australian Air Force Base Richmond. Brendon was also the first RAAF Bugler at Gallipoli and Lone Pine in 2002. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8180462_0031 (MSG) T. G. Son, 35, of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Unit OTC and (ISG) Sean Wong, 27, with Brad, 31, and Benjamin, 4, of Greystanes at the Defence Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8180462_0040 21-year-old Lauren Holding took advantage of the Defence Force Air Show to look at the A17 Bell 206B Kiowa aircraft with Lieutenant Tim Foley of 1 Aviation Regiment. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8182062_0010 The public crosses the runway at Royal Australian Air Force Base Richmond for the 2006 Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8198167_0001 Aircrew candidates Tom Denner and Simon Flower talk with Lieutenant Tim Foley, a pilot with 1 Aviation Regiment, in front of a Blackhawk Helicopter during the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8198167_0049 An aerial view of the crowd looking over the Aircraft displays at the RAAF Base Richmond Airshow during Saturday afternoon. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8208246_0226 A C-17 Globemaster performs for the crowd as it passes a C-130H at the 2006 Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8208246_0257 A RAAF P3-C Orion flies overhead an F/A-18 with crowds watching at the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061021raaf8512668_1_0083 Donna Gasciogne from North Richmond holds Chloe Thornton while listening to Flight Sergeant Allan Campbell from No.22 Squadron Air Force Reserves explain the story behind the Flight Lieutenant Bill Newton VC, 22 Squadron Medal Board. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8113282_0129 Lieutenant Officer Ben Scott, currently working out of Defence Force Recruiting in Parramatta, New South Wales, takes a few snap shots at the 2006 Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8144078_0029 Four F/A-18 Hornets fly over the Royal Australian Air Force Roundel flag at the 2006 Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8144078_0035 The crowd at the Defence Force Air Show watch as a Boeing 707 comes into land, as a United States Air Force C-17 waits to get clearance to take off. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8144078_0040 (L-R): A C-130H, a Boeing 707 and a C-130J fly over a United States Air Force C-17 as it taxies during the Defence Force Air show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8178114_0016 Sergeant Steve Patterson patrols the Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes' flight line as part of his duties as a Service Policeman working in the Richmond Air Base Protection Flight. Steve is currently employed as a reservist with 22 Squadron located at RAAF Base Richmond. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8178114_0055 Warrant Officer John Maddigan checks his notes in preparation for his day's duties as a C-17 Globemaster display coordinator. John is currently attached to the United States Air Force as a loadmaster with 535 Air Squadron at Hickham Air Force Base in Hawaii. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8178114_0274 Royal Australian Navy Squirrel helicopters perform the 'Dancing Squirrels' formation at the 2006 Defence Force Air Show. The two Squirrel helicopters are based at HMAS Albatross in Nowra New South Wales. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8198167_0027 Darren Chan, 8, of Riverwood Squadron, plays the triangle for the Australian Air League Band which provides entertainment for the crowd at the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8198167_0051 The public looks over the Royal Australian Air Force PC-9 Roulettes during the Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8198167_0109 A member of the Red Berets parachutes into the Defence Force Air Show during a parachuting demonstration. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8198167_0133 A Royal Australian Air Force F-111 performs an aerobatic display during the 2006 Defence Force Air Show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8198167_0144 Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aerobatic display. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8198167_0177 Royal Australian Navy Squirrel helicopters perform the 'Dancing Squirrels' display at the 2006 Defence Force Air Show at RAAF Base Richmond. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8208022_0026 An aerial view of the RAAF Base Richmond flightline during the Defence Force Air Show, with a variety of aircraft on show, including; PC-9, Caribou, Boeing 707, AP-3C Orion, United States Air Force C-17, BBJ, Canberra, Meteor, Vampire, Spitfire, Mustang, Tiger Moth and an Extra. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8512668_0044 62-year-old Ron Bull, a member of the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society, meets 3-year-old Lucas O’Connor of Stanwell Park at the Defence Force Air Show's Dakota (A65 Douglas Dakota) aircraft display. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf8512668_0088 Flying Officer William Harwood of 37 Squadron watched the first air show held in Sydney for 10 years with his parents Lyn and Paul. The event marked the first public viewing of the C-17, a huge transport aircraft which Australia has just committed to buy. The C-17, a part of the United States Air Force, was the largest aircraft on display during the air show. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061022raaf82082460011 Lieutenant (LT) Leigh Sage, 25, of the Australian Regular Army in the cockpit of a UH-1H Huey Helicopter. LT Sage is a pilot for A Squadron 5th Aviation Regiment in Townsville. LT Sage has been in the Army for the past five years, two of which were spent as a reservist APC driver. He is originally from Adelaide, enjoys surfing and the highlight of his career was spending a year on exchange with the Royal Australian Navy. (Date taken: 21 October 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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