No 75 Squadron at Tindal, Northern in support of Operation Iraqi Free- VICE CHIEF OF THE Territory flying F/A-18 aircraft. dom and Operation Enduring Free- DEFENCE FORCE His command appointments in- dom (ADF Operations Catalyst and Air Marshal Mark Binskin was born clude Commanding Officer of No Slipper). For this service he was in Sydney in 1960. He joined the 77 Squadron at Williamtown, Com- awarded a Commendation for Distin- Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) mander of Air Combat Group (F/A-18, guished Service. in 1984 after an initial period of F-111, Hawk and PC9-A(F)) and later Air Marshal Binskin is an Offi- service with the Royal Australian as Air Commander Australia. Air Mar- cer in the Order of Australia (AO). He Navy (RAN). Air Marshal Binskin’s shal Binskin’s flying qualifications -in has also been recognised by the Re- service commenced in May 1978 clude Fighter Combat Instructor and public of Korea with the Order of and on completion of flying training, Tactical Reconnaissance Pilot. Addi- National Security Merit, Gukseon was posted to fly A-4G Skyhawk aircraft. He served in VC724 and tionally, he has served as the RAAF Medal; and the Republic of Singapore VF805 Squadrons and in January F/A-18 Hornet Demonstration Pilot. with the Meritorious Service Medal 1982 was selected as the first RAN He has over 3,500 hours in single- (Military). pilot to undergo an exchange with seat fighter aircraft. Air Marshal Binskin is a graduate the Royal Australian Air Force flying Air Marshal Binskin has served in of the Harvard Business School Ad- Mirage III aircraft. On completion various joint staff positions including vanced Management Program, Aus- of this exchange and with the Staff Officer to the Chief of Defence tralian Institute of Company Direc- disbanding of the Navy’s fixed wing Force and in the Defence Materi- tors and RAAF Command and Staff capability, he joined the RAAF. el Organisation as Officer Command- Course where he was awarded the Air Marshal Binskin’s other flying ing the Airborne Early Warning and Chief of Staff’s Prize for Professional tours include No 2 Operational Con- Control System Program Office. Dur- Excellence. version Unit and No 77 Squadron at ing Australia’s 2003 contribution to Air Marshal Binskin was Chief of Williamtown, NSW flying Mirage and the war in Iraq, Air Marshal Binskin Air Force in the period 2008-11 and F/A-18 Hornet aircraft; training on served as Chief of Staff at Head- was appointed as Vice Chief of the F/A-18 aircraft with the United States quarters Australian Theatre. Follow- Defence Force on 4 July 2011. Navy at VFA-125 at Lemoore, Cali- ing this, he served as the Director Air Marshal Binskin is married fornia; instructing on F-16C aircraft of the US Central Air Force Com- to Gitte and they have two sons. Air with the United States Air Force at bined Air and Space Operations Cen- Marshal Binskin’s interests include 314 Tactical Fighter Training Squad- tre where he was responsible for the most motor sports and motorcycle ron, USAF at Luke AFB, Arizona; and conduct of Coalition air operations riding with his family. http://www.defence.gov.au/vcdf/VCDF_bio.html
http://afnhawaii.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/070526-hawaii-talisman-saber-070524-f-1601l-004.jpg Air Commander Australia AIR VICE MARSHAL MARK BINSKIN, AM Air Vice-Marshal Mark Binskin was born in for his performance as a Fighter Combat Sydney in 1960. He joined the Royal Australian Instructor and the RAAF F/A 18 Display Pilot. Navy (RAN) in May 1978 and on completion of Air Vice-Marshal Binskin has served in flying training, was posted to fly A-4G Skyhawk various joint and single service staff positions aircraft at Naval Air Station Nowra, NSW. He including Headquarters Australian Defence served in VC724 and VF805 Squadrons and Force as Deputy Director Airspace Control and in January 1982 was selected as the first RAN as Staff Officer to the Chief of Defence Force; pilot to undergo an exchange with the Royal in the Defence Materiel Organisation as Officer Australian Air Force (RAAF) flying Mirage 111 Commanding the Airborne Early Warning aircraft. On completion of this exchange and and Control System Program Office; and in with the disbanding of the Navy's fixed wing Air Force Headquarters as Director General capability, he joined the RAAF. Performance Management Audit and Director Air Vice-Marshal Binskin's other flying General Capability Planning. tours include No 2 Operational Conversion During Australia's 2003 contribution Unit and No 77 Squadron at Williamtown, NSW to the war in Iraq, Air Vice-Marshal Binskin flying Mirage and F/A-18 Hornet aircraft; with served as Chief of Staff at Headquarters the United States Navy at VFA-125 at Lemoore, Australian Theatre. Following this, he served California training on F/A-18 aircraft; with as the first dedicated non-USAF Director of the the United States Air Force at 314 Tactical US Central Air Force Combined Air and Space Fighter Training Squadron, USAF at Luke Operations Centre where he was responsible AFB Arizona instructing on F-16C aircraft; for the conduct of all Coalition air operations and No 75 Squadron at Tindal, Northern in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Territory flying F/A-18 aircraft. He was the Operation Enduring Freedom (ADF Operations Commanding Officer of No 77 Squadron at Catalyst and Slipper). For this service he was Williamtown during the period 1998-99 and awarded a Commendation for Distinguished later Commander of Air Combat Group (F/A-18, Service. F-111, Hawk and PC9-A(F)) in 2004-05. Air Vice-Marshal Binskin is a graduate Air Vice-Marshal Binskin's flying of the Harvard Business School Advanced qualifications include Fighter Combat Management Program, Australian Institute of Instructor and Tactical Reconnaissance Pilot. Company Directors and RAAF Command and Additionally, he has served as the RAAF Staff Course where he was awarded the Chief F/A-18 Hornet Demonstration Pilot and in this of Staff's Prize for Professional Excellence. position represented the RAAF throughout Air Vice-Marshal Binskin was appointed Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore to his current position as the Air Commander and New Zealand. He has over 3,500 hours in Australia on 26 July 2007. In this position he single-seat fighter aircraft. He was awarded provides specialist air advice on raise, train, the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and sustain issues to the joint environment. http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2008/Jul/20080703c/20080703raaf8100122_0057.jpg
RAeS Branches and Divisions
The Riyadh Branch became the latest member of the internatonal Branch network. The inaugural event took place on Sunday 9 December 2007 at the British Embassy in Riyadh courtesy of HM ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
RAeS Australian Division Each Branch provides a monthly lecture The Australian Division has been in and visits programme. A typical year existence for over 80 years. During that will therefore see Australian Branches time it has played a significant and vital host circa 50 evening lectures and ten role in the global reach of the Society. visits. As part of this annual The Division actively participates in programme of events, each Branch government and non-government hosts an annual named lecture and enquiries directly related to aerospace dinner: and environmental issues. Melbourne - Lawrence Hargrave Lecture The six Australian Division Branches are centred on the capital cities of each Sydney - Sir Charles Kingsford state. The Sydney Branch was the first Smith Lecture to be formed and was followed by Adelaide - Sir Ross and Sir Keith Melbourne in 1953 and then the Smith Lecture Adelaide Branch in 1956. The Canberra David Forsyth presenting Air Marshal Mark Branch was approved in late 1962 and Canberra - Biennial Branch Award Binskin AM Chief of Air Force Royal Australian the Brisbane Branch 30 years later in Night Air Force with his Fellowship Diploma at the 1992. The launch of the Perth Branch in Sydney Branch 50th Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Brisbane - Sir Hudson Fysh Memorial Lecture on 8 October 2008. 2002 completed the set. Lecture Royal Aeronautical Society Handbook 2009 11^cXdb^c\bZhhV\Z
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