Air Force News, May 23, 2002

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May 23, 2002

		Memorial on Target No further funds required for tribute to Air Force. Eighteen months after its initial appeal for funds, the committee in charge of redeveloping the Air Force Memorial on Canberra's Anzac Parade has announced that the fundraising target has been reached.

		Footy on show as fanatics tackle Wagga It takes a lot to lift the roof off an Air Force hangar. But there was a moment or two during broadcast of The Footy Show at RAAF Base Wagga when World War Two veteran, Hangar 84, looked like she might just have met her match.

		Walrus warms to RAAF Museum It is freezing. We are crammed into the RAAF Museum's restoration facility, about a hundred of us, perhaps for extra body warmth, or perhaps because this is where all the action has been for the last few years.

		Up, up and away Crew Five of No 10 Squadron has become the first crew to formally transition to Maritime Patrol Group's modified AP-3C Orion aircraft. The crew, captained by Flight Lieutenant Patric Nott, completed the formal transition course prepared by 292 Squadron's AP-3C Transition Training Cell (TTC).

		Crash course Exercise a test for Air Force and civilians. A C130J Hercules carrying three crew and 40 passengers crashes short of the runway at RAAF Base Richmond after experiencing engine trouble at the top of its descent.

		Commissioning in the Service Briefings at bases over the next month.To increase the awareness of commissioning opportunities in the Royal Australian Air Force, DPO-AF staff will be briefing interested airmen and airwomen, along with their superiors and administrative staff, on commissioning in the Service.

		Tribute to Sir Hughie It may have taken 60 years, but a fitting tribute to a Western Australian who was the most highly-decorated Australian in World War II, the late Sir Hughie Edwards, is about to become reality, thanks to the efforts of a group of the hero's former Air Force squadron members.

		Maryland Miracle World War II Air Force Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, FLTLT (Ret'd) John Carroll describes a close shave over the infamous Bermuda Triangle.Royal Air Force Transport Command Crews on return to No. 113 South Atlantic Wing,

		No pain no gain Hawaii no holiday for Lawrence.One could be excused for thinking Sergeant Allan Lawrence is a glutton for punishment.