SNOW BUSINESS
Air Force personnel snowballed into action at a variety of Service and interservice events in the Victorian alps during August featuring skiers, snowboarders and biathletes. Here is a snapshot of how Air Force warmed to proceedings.

Great Scott!: Flight Lieutenant Jamie Scott and Squadron Leader Elizabeth Scott show their true colours during a bit of fun for all at the sponsors’ day during the Air Force championships at Mt Hotham. Photo by CAPT Bob Frank

Cold comforts: (L-R) Captain Bob Frank, Corporal Jack Horner and Sergeant Andrew Braun get a feel for the conditions during just another typical day at Mt Hotham at the Air Force championships.

Grinning winners: All smiles with their trophies from the advanced and intermediate snowboarding are Flight Lieutenant Christine Bradley (left) and Flying Officer Anneka Deaton at the Air Force championship presentation.

Down the line: Skiing stalwart and manager of the Air Force team at the ADF interservice championships Warrant Officer Robert Hawke sets his sights on the next turn during his run in the slalom at the ADF titles at Mt Buller, Victoria. Photo by LS Phillip ‘Rex’ Hunt

Corporate high flyer: Leading Aircraftman Ben Cromarty from RAAF Base Edinburgh gets some air during the sponsors’ day activities. Photo by FLTLT Christine Bradley

Just kicking back:Flight Lieutenant Stu Macrae from RAAF Base Williams tests the dynamics of his snowboard with a switch tailstand landing during the RAAF Alpine Snowsports Association Championships at Mt Hotham. Photo by FLTLT Christine Bradley

Finishing touches: One of the Air Force’s form snowboarders Squadron Leader Thurston Williams, of RAAF Base Williams, eyes off the finish line as he nears completion of his snowboard run at the ADF Interservice National Titles at Mt Buller. Photo by LS Phillip ‘Rex’ Hunt

Edinburgh enthusiasts: The RAAF Base Edinburgh Ski and Snowboard Team (L-R) CPL Jack Horner, FLTLT Andrew Fickling, SGT Lloyd Schnieder LAC Ben Cromarty, CAPT Bob Frank, FLGOFF Anneka Deaton, WOFF Craig Wiggins, SGT Andrew Braun and LAC Scott Knight.

Need a lift?: A couple of likely impressionists calling themselves George and Osama on the lookout during the sponsors’ day of the Air Force championships.

Uphill battle: One of the experienced team members of the Air Force crew at the National Interservice Cross Country and Biathlon Ski Championships, Flight Lieutenant Tina Willmett, has a go at skiing uphill. Air Force went on to win the event.

Winning smiles: The Air Force team strikes a pose at Mt Hotham in Victoria during the Interservice Cross Country and Biathlon Championships.

 

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