Personnel from RAAF Base Wagga exercised the right of Freedom of Entry to the City of Wagga Wagga on Saturday 31 July 2010. Parade Commander was Squadron Leader Nigel Webster, CO 31SQN, with WOFF Robert Dias as the squadron Warrant Officer. The Base WOD, WOFF Ken Robertson coordinated the freedom march. The Air Force has been a part of the Wagga Wagga community in the Riverina region since 1940. This event provided the local community an opportunity to observe and engage with the RAAF Wagga personnel as they exercised the right of Freedom of Entry to the city and to enjoy the subsequent displays and concert by the Air Force Band ‘Force 10’ in Bolton Park following the parade. Displays included military working dogs, the Air Force puppies, aviation technical training, logistic and admin support, recruit training plus an Army PT display.
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The Host Officer Group Captain Robert Rodgers, Senior Australian Defence Force Officer (SADFO) greets the Mayor of The City of Wagga Wagga, Councillor Kerry Pascoe at the Seventieth Anniversary of RAAF Base Wagga, and the establishment of No 31(City of Wagga) Squadron Parade.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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The Escort Squadron, march past the Reviewing Officer Air Marshal Mark Binskin, AO Chief of Air Force, at the Seventieth Anniversary of RAAF Base Wagga, and the establishment of No 31(City of Wagga Wagga) Squadron Parade.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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Reviewing Officer Air Marshal Mark Binskin, AO (left) and the Commanding Officer of Number 31 (City of Wagga Wagga) Squadron, Squadron Leader Nigel Webster signs the ceremonial document officially standing up 31 Squadron as RAAF Wagga’s support unit.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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Pictured from left to right are the Mayor of Wagga Wagga Councillor Kerry Pascoe, Margaret Rodgers, Bob Rodgers (senior) GPCAPT Bob Rodgers and Lisa Rodgers at the reception held after the Seventieth Anniversary of RAAF Base Wagga, and the establishment of No 31(City of Wagga Wagga) Squadron Parade.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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From Left: Mr Jack Anderson, Air Marshal Mark Binskin, AO Chief of Air Force and Mr Fred Anderson at the reception held after the Seventieth Anniversary of RAAF Base Wagga, and the establishment of No 31(City of Wagga Wagga) Squadron Parade.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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Air Marshal Mark Binskin, AO Chief of Air Force with Mr Fred Anderson at the reception held after the Seventieth Anniversary of RAAF Base Wagga, and the establishment of No 31(City of Wagga Wagga) Squadron Parade.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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Commanding Officer No 31 Squadron, Squadron Leader Nigel Webster and Mr Jack Anderson at the reception held after the Seventieth Anniversary of RAAF Base Wagga, and the establishment of No 31(City of Wagga Wagga) Squadron Parade.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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From left: Air Marshal Mark Binskin, AO Chief of Air Force Mr Ron Leckie, Mr Peter Demiane, Mr Reg Bowden, Mr Jack Anderson, Mr Fred Anderson, Mr Reg Saxelby, Mr Jack Campbell and Air Marshal Douglas Riding, AO DFC (Rtd) at the reception held after the Seventieth Anniversary of RAAF Base Wagga, and the establishment of No 31(City of Wagga Wagga) Squadron Parade.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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The Queens Colour for RAAF School of Technical Training (RAAFSTT), RAAF College (RAAFCOL), as well as the Governor General’s Banners for No 1 Recruit Training Unit (1RTU) and Base Squadron Wagga are uncased.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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The Queens Colour for RAAF School of Technical Training (RAAFSTT), RAAF College (RAAFCOL), as well as the Governor General’s Banners for No 1 Recruit Training Unit (1RTU) and Base Squadron Wagga take a general salute.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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Warrant Officer Ken Robertson, displays the Freedom of the City Scroll to Superintendent Paul Huxtable and given permission to enter the City of Wagga Wagga.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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Warrant Officer Ken Robertson, displays the Freedom of the City Scroll to Superintendent Paul Huxtable and given permission to enter the City of Wagga Wagga.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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The parade marches through the streets of Wagga Wagga.
Personnel from RAAF Base Wagga exercised the right of Freedom of Entry to the City of Wagga Wagga on Saturday 31 July 2010. Parade Commander was Squadron Leader Nigel Webster, CO 31SQN, with WOFF Robert Dias as the squadron Warrant Officer. The Base WOD, WOFF Ken Robertson coordinated the freedom march.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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The parade marches through the streets of Wagga Wagga.
Personnel from RAAF Base Wagga exercised the right of Freedom of Entry to the City of Wagga Wagga on Saturday 31 July 2010. Parade Commander was Squadron Leader Nigel Webster, CO 31SQN, with WOFF Robert Dias as the squadron Warrant Officer. The Base WOD, WOFF Ken Robertson coordinated the freedom march.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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Parade Commander, Squadron Leader Nigel Webster, calls for the parade to carry on with the march through the streets of Wagga Wagga.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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Personnel from RAAF Base Wagga exercised the right of Freedom of Entry to the City of Wagga Wagga on Saturday 31 July 2010. Parade Commander was Squadron Leader Nigel Webster, CO 31SQN, with WOFF Robert Dias as the squadron Warrant Officer. The Base WOD, WOFF Ken Robertson coordinated the freedom march.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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Squadron Leader Phil O’Donnell helps Laura Fernon, with the controls of the RAAF Hot Air Balloon at the Defence Force Display in Bolton Park Wagga Wagga.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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Aircraftwoman Colleen Maclean from RAAF School of Technical Training (RAAFSTT), shows a liferaft to Charlie and Kaiti Gough at the Defence Force Display in Bolton Park Wagga Wagga.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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Group Captain Robert Rodgers Senior Air Force Defence Officer (SADFO) and the Mayor of Wagga Wagga Councillor Kerry Pascoe, with RAAF Puppy “Mustard” at the Defence Force Display in Bolton Park Wagga Wagga.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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From Left : Craftsman Eamon Fuery Crystal and Victoria Roberts and Aircraftman Jason Kyngdom at the Defence Force Display in Bolton Park Wagga Wagga.
(Date taken: 31 July 2010)
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