Image Gallery: October 2010
03 December 2010
F-111 Memorial Service
The ‘Pigs Tales’ memorial service was held at the front gate of RAAF Base Amberley to commemorate the Australian F-111 retirement event.
The retirement of the F-111 fleet marks a significant milestone in the history of Australian military aviation. The long range strike bombers have supported Australia’s national security by providing a potent strategic deterrent.
Since their introduction in 1973, the F-111s have undergone numerous airframe, engine, weapons and avionics upgrades. The aircraft could fly at two and a half times the speed of sound at high altitude, or at supersonic speeds at low levels, using its terrain-following capabilities to avoid detection.
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Chaplain Paul Goodland and Chaplain Murray Earl, bless the F-111 at the F-111 End of Era Memorial Service.
(Date taken: 03 December 2010)
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Chaplain Paul Goodland and Chaplain Murray Earl, guide the wreath to the memorial gardens, at the F-111 End of Era Memorial Service.
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Air Marshal Mark Binskin lays the wreath down at the memorial gardens, for the F-111 End of Era Memorial Service.
(Date taken: 03 December 2010)
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Air Commodore Christopher Sawade, Senior Australian Defence Force Officer Amberley, salutes after he lays a wreath down at the memorial gardens, for the F-111 End of Era Memorial Service.
(Date taken: 03 December 2010)
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Crowds and a media frenzy surround the Commanding Officer of No. 6 Squadron, Wing Commander Michael Gray, at the F-111 End of Era Memorial Service.
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Author Air Commodore (retired) Mark Lax addresses those gathered at the launch of his book "From Controversy to Cutting Edge".
(Date taken: 03 December 2010)
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Air Commander Australia, Air Vice-Marshal Mark Skidmore (left) address the attendees at the F-111 end of era memorial service while Chaplain Earl Murray (middle) and Chaplain Paul Goodland looks on.
(Date taken: 03 December 2010)
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Chaplain Paul Goodland (front left) and Chaplain Murray Earl (front right) led the parade of wreath layers to the F-111 end of era memorial service.
(Date taken: 03 December 2010)
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The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mark Binskin lays a wreath to commemorate those who lost their lives in F-111 accidents and who died or have suffered serious health effects from working on the deseal reseal programs.
(Date taken: 03 December 2010)
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Six F-111s in formation, flyover RAAF Base Amberley to mark the F-111 end of era final flight and landing.
(Date taken: 03 December 2010)
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An F-111 flies full steam ahead with ecto in tow to mark the F-111 end of era final flight and landing.
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The last F-111 comes in to land, being the first F-111 to take off over 37 years ago, marking the F-111 end of era final flight and landing.
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The last F-111 taxies in from landing, being the first F-111 to take off over 37 years ago, marking the F-111 end of era final flight and landing.
(Date taken: 03 December 2010)
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