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Flight
Sergeant Craig Smith from No.38 Squadron gets a heads-up
on the situation while on deployment in the Solomon Islands.
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by Brian Hartigan
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THE
Air Force’s longest continuously-serving transport squadron
and the second largest flying squadron will mark a proud 60-year
history with birthday parties and a freedom of entry during October-November.
The history of No.38 Squadron dating back to September 15, 1943,
will be celebrated with a 60th birthday party at RAAF Base Amberley
on October 3, followed by a freedom of entry parade in Sydney
on November 2.
The Squadron also held a dining-in night during its most recent
operation in the Solomon Islands.
During the past 60 years, 38SQN has operated the Lockheed Hudson
MkIV, the Douglas Dakota C-47 and the
De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou. Operations have encompassed Papua
New Guinea, Indonesia, New Zealand, India/Pakistan, Vietnam, Germany,
Japan, Singapore, Malaya, East Timor and Solomon Islands.
Points of contact for the respective celebrations are: 60th birthday
party – Sergeant Mark Donohue on (07) 5461 2970; freedom
of entry – Warrant Officer Dave Brewer on (02) 4587 2305.
A 38SQN Detachment B-Townsville Area) 60th birthday party will
also be held. Contact (07) 4752 1306.
