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27 January 2010
44 Wing Air Traffic Controllers heading to Haiti

The Australian Defence Force’s contribution to the relief effort in Haiti commenced today with the initial deployment of Royal Australian Air Force Air Traffic Controllers (ATC).

Two RAAF ATC officers, including the contingent commander Flight Lieutenant Matthew Ferguson-McLellan, departed Sydney this afternoon for Miami and will be joined later this week by three more officers. The group will conduct pre-deployment training in Miami then move forward to Haiti.

Group Captain Forster Breckenridge, Officer Commanding Number 44 Wing, where the ATC are drawn from, said the team is eager to get to Haiti, wanting to help those suffering from the effects of the disaster.

“We want to get on the ground and start working to get the relief flights into those who so desperately need it,” he said.

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Group photo of the 44 Wing Air Traffic Controllers who are heading to Haiti to provide relief support.
Left to Right: Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) Aaron Doherty, Flying Officer Laura Vize, FLTLT John Woodhouse, FLTLT Joel Adelstein, FLTLT Matthew Ferguson-McLellan, Officer in charge.

(Date taken: 25 January 2010)
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Group photo of the 44 Wing Air Traffic Controllers who are heading to Haiti to provide relief support.
Left to Right: Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) Aaron Doherty, Flying Officer Laura Vize, FLTLT John Woodhouse, FLTLT Joel Adelstein, FLTLT Matthew Ferguson-McLellan, Officer in charge.

(Date taken: 25 January 2010)
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