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Staying
power
THIRTY
years after its introduction into service, the F-111 remains
the most remarkable and formidable platform in the Air Force’s
arsenal. It has proved to be an endearing, enduring and adaptable
asset.
Working
to pass inspection
AS
military movements from the Middle East Area of Operations
increase, Australian forces and their kit are coming under
stricter scrutiny by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection
Service (AQIS).
Cricket
leads to a culture clash
A
game of Sunday cricket outside the Baghdad International Airport
between members of the Air Force contingent made for a relaxing
time.
Making
a clean start
When
the Air Traffic Control Detachment touched down in Baghdad,
years of dilapidation became immediately apparent.
Commanding
role for Air Commodore
AIR Commodore Graham Bentley has been appointed the Australian
Commander Joint Task Force for the Middle East Area of Operations.
Ceremonies
to say thank you
The
public will have the opportunity to show support for ADF personnel
deployed to the war against terrorism and the coalition to
disarm Iraq at welcome home marches next month.
Chickenpox
vaccine
A
routine vaccination for chickenpox will be introduced to the
ADF.
Physical
challenge
IN
the war against fatty food, saggy mattresses and lack of physical
motivation in the MEAO, Sergeant Jason Van Rysbergen, of 382ECSS,
was the sole PTI for 8000 Coalition members at one air base.
Jeep
worth much
IT’S
little more than a plastic child’s jeep mounted on a
wooden base.
Just
like old times
OFFICER
Cadet Jim Holman has met his dad’s old Army platoon commander
– who also happened to be his boss – Chief of Defence
Force General Peter Cosgrove.
Aerobatics
at ground level
A
member of the Air Force’s first jet aerobatic team met
with a member of the Roulettes to launch a special new exhibition
at the RAAF Museum, Point Cook.
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Good
grounding in aircraft handling
TWO instructors from No. 27 (City of Townsville) Squadron
have provided initial Basic Aircraft Ground Handling Courses
for members of No. 1 Air Terminal Squadron.
Tribute
to the fallen
NO.
25 (City of Perth) Squadron’s past and present members
have returned to the squadron’s former Heavy Bomber Base
at Cunderdin Airfield for an airshow and to dedicate a memorial
to fallen World War II comrades.
Solo
pole dive a first
LEADING
Aircraftman Marcus Fillinger, of No. 28 (City of Canberra)
Squadron, has become the first person to dive solo and unassisted
at the geographic North Pole.
New
contract covers PC-9s
TENDERS have been called for the maintenance of a range of
different mechanical and avionic components to support the
Royal Australian Air Force PC-9 fleet.
Novel
role for model technology
A
powerful simulation tool developed jointly by the Defence
Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and KESEM International
is being used to develop and evaluate tactical procedures
for the Boeing 737 “Wedgetail” Airborne Early Warning
and Control (AEW&C) aircraft.
Air
defence boost
THE
Government has signed an $83 million contract to dramatically
boost Australia’s ground-based air defence capability.
Acts of charity by PMG
RAISE
your cuppa to the members of the Peace Monitoring Group (PMG)
in Bougainville who have been putting their best foot forward
for charity.
Instructor
learns from deployment
DEPLOYED
to East Timor from her position as an instructor, one airwoman
is looking forward to taking recent operational experience
back to the classroom.
Let’s
be precise about this
In
the fifth in a series of articles on the characteristics of
aerospace power, WGCDR David Thiele looks at the importance
of precision.
Findings
pleasing, says DHA
THE Defence Housing Authority (DHA) has received positive
feedback from a recent review of its performance in delivering
relocation services to Defence members.
Annual
support sought
CONTRIBUTIONS
are invited for the Air Force Annual for 2003.
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