Air Force News, July, 2001

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July, 2001

		CAF HANDOVER A warm welcome, a fond farewell. The sounds of the Royal Australian Air Force Central Band, the thunder of a low level flypast and a 50-strong Guard of Honour provided the perfect backdrop for the Chief of Air Force Change of Command Parade last month.

		Air Marshal Errol J. McCormack - RAAF Service 1962-2001 Air Force News' Amber McKinnon recorded a candid conversation with outgoing Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Errol McCormack as he expressed career perceptions and organisational impression after 39 broad years in the Royal Australian Air Force, three of which dedicated as its respected Chief.

		Titheridge says thanks 'Unbelievable' is the word Air Vice-Marshal Alan Titheridge used to describe his past two years as Deputy Chief of Air Force. At an intimate morning tea on Monday, 18 June, the outgoing DCAF (who will now become Head Strategic Command) was presented with a gift by his Air Force colleagues and had the opportunity to say goodbye.

		Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Allan Grant (Angus) Houston, AM, AFC Biography of new CAF

		Deputy Chief of Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Christopher Spence Biography of new DCAF

		Provision of new RAAF uniforms Supply of the RAAF's new, made-to-fit 1A uniform has now begun in the Canberra region, with Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) staff taking measurements of those Air Force personnel purchasing or being issued with this garment.

		Ex-RAAF to the rescue The year 2001 has been dedicated International Year of the Volunteer to recognise, promote, network and facilitate the many thousands of worthy causes promoted worldwide. Many choose a cause they have special skills to contribute, identify with or simply the time to give.

		A visit with a difference It's not necessarily all parades for Australia's Federation Guard (AFG) as the members of the Guard found out on Friday, 20 April. Members of AFG were invited to spend time with veterans at Morshead Home for the War Widows Guild Field of Remembrance Service.

		Warm welcome for President of Germany Australia's Federation Guard (AFG) had the chance to greet the President of Germany, Dr Johannes Rau on his five-day visit to Australia in May. As AFG marched into position on the RAAF Base Fairbairn tarmac to tunes provided by Royal Military College (RMC) Duntroon...

		Guards unite at dedication Despite the drizzle, several hundred onlookers from both sides of the Tasman turned out for the dedication of the Australian New Zealand Memorial in Canberra.

		AFG on Guard during re-enactment of 1^st Parliament of Australia Australia's Federation Guard had another trip to Melbourne - this time for the re-enactment of the opening of Australia's first Parliament.

		Emotional farewells during Korean visit Eighteen ADF personnel enjoyed the experience of a lifetime as they accompanied Korean War veterans on a commemorative mission to honour those who fought and fell some 50 years ago.

		Veterans honour RAAF legend in Korea Royal Australian Air Force legend was made in the skies above Korea and the veterans returning to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Korean War fondly recalled it.

		ADF ALLOWANCES — Why you get them, and when you get them

		Australian Defence Force Income Tax Guide 2000-2001 The purpose of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Income Tax Guide 2000-2001 is to assist ADF members in preparing their 2000-2001 income tax returns.

		Cadets in training Steyr training can be trying for any Defence personnel, but for cadets from the Air Training Corps and Naval Reserve Cadets, it was especially important.

		Director General visits Director General of the Australian Services Cadet Scheme, Major General Darrell Low Choy, reviewed the Annual Parade of the Australian Air Force Cadets, Victorian Squadron, on Sunday, 27 May 2001, held at the historic parade ground of RAAF Williams...

		Disposable cameras solving WW II mysteries Disposable cameras are proving an invaluable aid in finding missing United States and RAAF aircraft in the jungles and mountains of New Guinea. New Guinea tribesman still regularly report a broken 'balus' (aircraft) on return from a hunting trip in some remote area...

		Reminiscences - Part VIII This time I will touch on some peripheral issues and observations and in the next article, I will cover 1SQN's involvement in the massacre at Wadi Fara in Palestine.

		Everest conquered There are probably a few descriptives that could be well applied to characterise an individual who finds the strength and spirit to scale the world's zenith, but the only label Sergeant Brian Laursen is interested in is that of 'mountaineer'.