Air Force News, May 2001

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May, 2001

		A Salute to the Macchi The RAAF's 80th anniversary year offers time to acknowledge its history and ponder its future.

		RAAF 80th Ten thousand people turned out to celebrate the RAAF's 80th anniversary in style, at the place where it all began. e.

		Global Hawk A commemorative postage stamp was launched in Canberra on 20 April to mark one of the latest milestones in world aviation - the Global Hawk's trans-Pacific flight from the United States to Australia.

		Farewell Old Friend On 16 March 2001, No. 79 Squadron and dignitaries, including former World War II Squadron members, gathered to farewell the Macchi 326 and officially welcome the 127 Hawk into No. 79 Squadron service.

		Redevelopment of The RAAF Memorial It is 'our' Memorial. If we do not support it, we can hardly expect the general public, defence companies and other corporations to donate money towards its redevelopment.

		A driving force now Leading Aircraftman Steven Pearson was among 11 RAAF members to attend the Eastern Region Courses Camp recently.

		Saying thanks The efforts of 322CSS Fire Section personnel at RAAF Tindal were recognised in February with the presentation of an Officer Commanding commendation and a number of Commanding Officer commendations.

		PMG airman takes off, bound for home The efforts of 322CSS Fire Section personnel at RAAF Tindal were recognised in February with the presentation of an Officer Commanding commendation and a number of Commanding Officer commendations.

		A passion for the job When Robert Healy says he understands - he does. The Vietnam veteran, who served 20 years in the Royal Australian Air Force, has spent every year since he left the forces helping fellow veterans. .