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:Firefighters from the Flinders Division demonstrate a door entry.

Members of the Australian Federation Guard perform at close quarters.

MIDN Christie Peterson demonstrates the Broco Ultra Thermic Cutter.

An Iroquois helicopter from HMAS Albatross’s Historic Flight drops one of five parachutists onto HMAS Creswell.

Photos: ABPH Neil Richards and ABPH Paul McCallum

Perfect weather and an action-packed program attracted more than 2000 people to HMAS Creswell’s open day.

On Sunday, May 30, visitors were able to view activities at two locations, the base proper and the School of Ship’s Safety and Survivability a few kilometres to the east.

A shuttle bus operated between the sites.

Demonstrations ranged from Army paratroopers dropping from a Squirrel helicopter to Navy personnel doing physical education drills.

There was a popular photographic exhibition and marching by the Federation Guard. The Sydney detachment of the RAN Band provided much entertainment.

Two helicopters were displayed and a fire engine and ambulance attracted much attention from the children. Long queues developed for the sausage sizzle.

In the Boat Pound, several craft were on view.

Defence Recruiting had a stand, as did the Kalkara team.

There was a signal flag competition and regular tours were conducted of the historic site.

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