Operation VIC FIRE ASSIST
17 February 2009
RAAF members collect donations for bushfire victims
On Friday 13th of February 2009, 5 members from Combat Support Unit Edinburgh conducted a collection in aid of the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal at the main and south gates of RAAF Base Edinburgh.
The collection raised $7665.40 and is in addition to receipts from the many on base donation points.
The total donated by Base personnel (uniformed, Australian Public Service and civilian contractors) is in the vicinity of $15,000.00 with all the collection points continuing to operate.
| 20090213raaf8526959_0006 Commander of Combat Support Unit at RAAF Base Edinburgh,Wing Commander Rod Smallwood accepts a donation from Aircraftwoman Shannon Urie, as Mr Greg Crotty looks on. (Date taken: 13 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090213raaf8526959_0010 Def Credit branch supervisor Mrs Nicole Scandura, personal assistant to the Commanding Officer of Combat Support Unit, Mr Greg Crotty and RAAF Base Edinburgh Chaplain, Flight Lieutenant Darryl Mattner with the money raised. (Date taken: 13 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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