Air Force News, April, 2001

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April, 2001

		Awards Night The outstanding achievements of members of the Royal Australian Air Force were recognised on 29 March at the second annual RAAF Awards Night.

		Air Force Blue, now official This simple statement, made by Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, Mr Bruce Scott, at the official launch of the new RAAF uniform in Canberra last month, certainly rings true.

		Concerns Arising from the Deseal/Reseal Program Many serving and ex-serving RAAF personnel will be aware of growing concerns in relation to the health risks and environmental impact of the F-111 Deseal/Reseal program.

		RAAF ensures NT communities stay afloat An Air Force Hercules from Darwin, airlifted urgently needed food supplies to communities isolated by floodwaters in the Northern Territory, in late February.

		My NASA experience You might well ask how a junior officer with the RAAF managed to receive work experience placement with the world's leading agency when it comes to aerospace research and manned space flight?

		Australia's Federation Guard - a great opportunity Leading Aircraftwoman Melanie Jenkins has no regrets. A member of Australia's Federation Guard, she has achieved almost everything she had hoped to during her seven years in the RAAF. And she has big plans for the future.

		Call for volunteers Joining Australia's Federation Guard is an opportunity to not only represent the ADF, but Australia, according to Executive Officer of the Guard's Air Force Division, Flight Lieutenant Ewen Seabrook.

		ADF'S longest Operation celebrates 20th Anniversary Twenty years ago Royal Australian Air Force P3 Orion crews spent hours flying low level over the South China Sea and surrounding region searching for Russian vessels and other ships of interest.

		A cool way to spend summer January 2001 - sweltering temperatures and perfect beach weather. While the majority of Aussies were revelling in the heat, six Australian Defence Force members were cooling their heels in the high Alps of France.