Taste of life at No. 6

By Flight Lieutenant Melissa Neilson and Corporal Simone Liebelt

Sergeant Collin White’s family enjoy the No. 6 Squadron open day with Glen Bryett in the caribou.

Photo by SGT Tanya Baldwin

FAMILY and friends of RAAF Base Amberley’s No. 6 Squadron got to enjoy the sights and sounds of life in the Air Force at a recent Squadron open day.

About 500 people, including Squadron members, attended the day at RAAF Base Amberley, in what will become an annual event.

Commanding Officer Wing Commander Ken Quinn said of the day, “It provided the opportunity for all No. 6 Squadron members to show their family and friends around their workplace, because their support is vital to the capability that the squadron produces for Australia.”

The Amberley Brass Band provided entertainment and guests toured several F-111 displays, including aircraft components, imagery and life support equipment. On static display was an F/A-18 from No. 75 Squadron and a Caribou from No. 38 Squadron.

The No. 6 Squadron Air Display Crew, Flight Lieutenant Craig Whiting and Flight Lieutenant Luke Warner, wowed the crowd with a short air display routine, which included a maximum rate climb, loop, flat circle turn and spectacular dump and burn finale.

Following a BBQ lunch, Wing Commander Quinn presented some Defence Long Service Medals to Squadron personnel, followed by an Airman of the Quarter Award to Leading Aircraftman Dominic Rossetto, for his efforts and dedication as a supplier.

“LAC Rossetto’s contribution to No. 6 Squadron’s capability over the quarter was judged as the best amongst the 200-odd airmen and airwomen in the Squadron, based on the recommendation of the Squadron Warrant Officer and all the Squadron SNCOs,” Wing Commander Quinn said.

Flight Lieutenant Craig Whiting was also promoted to squadron leader during the afternoon.

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