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RAAF Richmond Base Commander Wing Commander Wayne Knight, cinema projectionist Sergeant Cristian Gorton, Base PRO Squadron Leader Bob Hudson and cinema president Flight Lieutenant Susan Bagnall try out a Mini Cooper on offer for a weekend in a competition to promote the screening of The Italian Job at the RAAF Richmond Metro Cinema. RAAF Richmond Base Commander Wing Commander Wayne Knight, cinema projectionist Sergeant Cristian Gorton, Base PRO Squadron Leader Bob Hudson and cinema president Flight Lieutenant Susan Bagnall try out a Mini Cooper on offer for a weekend in a competition to promote the screening of The Italian Job at the RAAF Richmond Metro Cinema.
Photo by LACW Christine Williams
   
Warrant Officer John Absolon and Aircraftman Craig Taylor inspect Avionics Training Section (AVTS) staff at RAAFSTT, RAAF Base Wagga. AVTS conducted a Trainee vs Staff sports challenge, featuring a round-robin of sports such as indoor soccer, “ring-the-stick” and beach volleyball. Warrant Officer John Absolon and Aircraftman Craig Taylor inspect Avionics Training Section (AVTS) staff at RAAFSTT, RAAF Base Wagga. AVTS conducted a Trainee vs Staff sports challenge, featuring a round-robin of sports such as indoor soccer, “ring-the-stick” and beach volleyball.
The Williams team, consisting of ageing but experienced military and TAFE staff members, tied for victory with Spence, consisiting of youthful Air Force trainees, with four wins and a draw.
WOFF Absolon adjudicated and found that the staff had cheated by having an extra member for one of the indoor soccer games. Spence were declared the winners and their prize was to run the morning muster parades for the following week. As a punishment, staff were inspected as a flight each day.
   
Warrant Officer Dave Tompkins was among RAAF Base Williamtown personnel interviewed when ABC Radio did a broadcast from the base. Warrant Officer Dave Tompkins was among RAAF Base Williamtown personnel interviewed when ABC Radio did a broadcast from the base.
Photo by LAC Steve Duncan
   
Leading Aircraftwoman Leonie Midgely, of No. 114 Mobile Control Reporting Unit, has completed every ADF ground defence course in the book since joining a year ago.

Leading Aircraftwoman Leonie Midgely, of No. 114 Mobile Control Reporting Unit, has completed every ADF ground defence course in the book since joining a year ago.
Photo by CPL Ashley Roach

 
RAAF Base Wagga PTI members used buckets and a wheelbarrow to collect donations around the base for “Dig deep for a dollar day”, with $600 raised to assist Defence families with a special need. (From left) Corporals Matt Loadsman, Jeramiah Tonks, Geoff Hanckel, Flight Sergeant Lou Debono, and Corporals Lee Taylor, Allen Watts and Scott Fairweather. RAAF Base Wagga PTI members used buckets and a wheelbarrow to collect donations around the base for “Dig deep for a dollar day”, with $600 raised to assist Defence families with a special need. (From left) Corporals Matt Loadsman, Jeramiah Tonks, Geoff Hanckel, Flight Sergeant Lou Debono, and Corporals Lee Taylor, Allen Watts and Scott Fairweather.
   


 

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