Image Gallery: August 2009
28 August 2009
Graduation Parade No.1 2008 Armament Technician Course
The graduation of 1/08 Armament Technician Course on 27 August 2009 at RAAF Base Wagga marked a historic occasion for Air Force. 1/08 Armament Technician Course represents the beginning of a new era in aviation technician training in the RAAF. 1/08 ARMTECH Course is the first dedicated armament technician course to graduate since 1991 and the reformation of the mustering in 2008. These are the technicians who will manage the Air Force's technically advanced weapons. Their responsibilities will extend beyond the weapons to include the complex aircraft systems that ensure the full weapon capability can be realised.
The graduation celebrations included a ceremonial parade with a flypast by F-111 aircraft followed by a certificate presentation. Sharing the day with the graduates were family and friends. Acting Deputy Chief of Air Force, Air Commodore Gavin 'Leo' Davies CSC reviewed the parade. Many previous and current serving members of the Air Force armament community also joined in celebrating the occasion at RAAF Base Wagga.
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Two A8 F111 conduct a highspeed flypast at the graduation parade of 1/08 Armament Technician Course at RAAF Base Wagga.
(Date taken: 27 August 2009)
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Graduation flight of 1/08 Armament Technician Course stand at ease at their parade 27 August 2009 at RAAF Base Wagga.
(Date taken: 27 August 2009)
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Graduation flight of 1/08 Armament Technician Course stand at ease at their parade at RAAF Base Wagga.
(Date taken: 27 August 2009)
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Two A8-F111s conduct a high speed flypast at the graduation parade of 1/08 Armament Technician Course at RAAF Base Wagga.
(Date taken: 27 August 2009)
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Aircraftman David Paterson receives the Commanding Officer's Award for "Effort and Contribution to the Course Exemplifying ADF Values" from Reviewing Officer Air Commodore Gavin (Leo) Davies CSC at the graduation parade at RAAF Wagga.
(Date taken: 27 August 2009)
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Graduates from number 1/08 Armament Technician Course march past the Reviewing Officer on their graduation parade at RAAF Base Wagga.
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Commanding Officer of RAAF School of Technical Training Wing Commander Geoff Kimmins receives a tribute from the graduates of 1/08 Armament Technicians Course. Presenting the award is Leading Aircraftman Shane Glenn.
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Left: Sergeant Craig Chaffey receives a momento on behalf of the staff of the Defence Explosive Ordnance Training School. Presenting the award on behalf of 1/08 Armament Technician Course is Sergeant Mark Pickering, the Course Advisor.
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Addressing the guests is Wing Commander Geoff Kimmins, Commanding Officer of the RAAF School of Technical Training.
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Right: President of the Australian Armourers Association Mr Rod Smith the "Associations Award" to Aircraftman Andrew Scott.
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