AIR F RCE Vol. 53, No. 10, June 9, 2011 The official newspaper of the Royal Australian Air Force

NEW CHIEFS are CAF P3 DCAF TO named TO VCDF CAF CHANGING OF THE GUARD

NEWSFLASH: At the interim acceptance of the new KC-30A Multi-role Tanker Transport aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley on June 1, members of the local media interview the key stakeholders from Airbus Military, DMO and 33SQN. Photo: LACW Rosaleen Normoyle

IT’S TANKER Air Force gets the TIME world’s first KC-30A P2 2 News AIR F RCE June 9, 2011

IT’S OURS: Above, the KC-30A lands for the first time on Australian soil at its new home, RAAF Base Amberley. Right, the happy arrival crew on the stairs of the new aircraft, left from top to bottom, Pedro Martin, Jaime Gandarillas, Pinilla (2nd captain), Ignacio Lombo (captain) and 33SQN pilots SQNLDR Craig Whiting and SQNLDR Paul Bryan. Photos: LACW Kylie Gibson Tanker touches down for 33SQN

Eamon Hamilton SIGNED, SEALED tional strategic air logistic support AND DELIVERED: to the ADF,” AIRCDRE Martin said From left, Senior He thanked members of the THE world’s most advanced tanker Vice President and transport now belongs to 33SQN. KC-30A Transition Team and AIR5402 Simulator Head of Programs Project Team, as well as 33SQN. Shortly after 2pm on May 30, an Airbus Military, Mr Airbus Military KC-30A touched down “I give my compliments to CO contract Javier Matallanos- 33SQN WGCDR Guy Wilson, who at RAAF Base Amberley, completing its Martin, DMO’s Head delivery flight from Spain via the US. has maintained the focus of the Aerospace Systems, members of 33SQN on support- awarded On June 1, representatives of AVM Colin Thorne, and Airbus Military and Defence oversaw ing the introduction into service of SIMULATOR support company CDR ALG AIRCDRE the KC-30A capability” AIRCDRE the formal handover of A39-003 – the Gary Martin sign the CAE Australia has won the Martin said. first KC-30A in the world to be deliv- Certificate of Delivery contract to provide support ered to a customer. and Acceptance. A second KC-30A is due to arrive services to the new KC-30A at 33SQN this month, and two more The KC-30A has replaced the simulators. Photo: ACW Joanne Larsen aircraft are expected on strength by Boeing 707 as the Air Force’s tanker Defence Materiel Minister year’s end. The final KC-30A – A39- transport. Jason Clare said CAE would be 005 – is currently in the QDS facility It is a heavily modified Airbus FAST MRTT FACTS based at RAAF Base Amberley A330 airliner, equipped with a boom in Brisbane, and will be handed over next year. to provide maintenance and that can extend out to 19 metres to support to the simulator. refuel other aircraft, and two wing- ➤ The KC-30A is the largest aircraft to be operated by Air Force. It is 5.8m The first task for 33SQN, however, is to ensure the KC-30A is brought in “This means any issues mounted hose-and-drogue refuelling longer, 60cm taller, and has a wingspan 8.55m wider than the C-17A. to service safely and effectively. that arise with the simula- pods. tor can be addressed quickly The first KC-30A for 33SQN ➤ The United Kingdom, , and Saudi Arabia have all “Now that this first aircraft has because we have experts was the third of its type to be built, ordered A330 MRTTs similar to Australia’s KC-30A. While Australia was been delivered, the technicians at based at the training centre to and the second to be modified by not the first country to select the Airbus A330 as its tanker, it is the first 33SQN will work towards a mainte- Qantas Defence Services (QDS) at its country to receive it. nance authority that will allow them manage them,” Mr Clare said. The new contract is an Brisbane facility. ➤ Each KC-30A usually carries a crew of three – two pilots and an air to work on the KC-30A,” AIRCDRE At the interim accpetance on June Martin said. extension of CAE’s existing refuelling operator – but additional crew, including crew attendants, will contract with Defence for 1, Defence Material Organisation’s be carried depending on mission requirements. “We will also be working with Head Aerospace Systems, AVM the Transition Team to get a special the management and sup- Colin Thorne, signed for the aircraft ➤ The air refuelling operator works from a console in the cockpit and flight permit for the KC-30A through port of the ADF’s existing 15 with Commander Air Lift Group can direct the Advanced Refuelling Boom System in the tail of the our airworthiness processes. This will aerospace simulators around AIRCDRE Gary Martin. aircraft using fly-by-wire controls. The operator is also responsible for then allow 33SQN to begin training Australia. Addressing members at the hand- the two hose-and-drogue refuelling pods on the wings. This console and to conduct the Operational Test “This means that we can over, AIRCDRE Martin said the includes 3-dimensional and panoramic displays, which feed video of out- and Evaluation program. take advantage of CAE’s exper- KC-30A was a key component of the side the aircraft, allowing clear situational awareness of receiver aircraft. “Over the next 18 months, tise in this area,” Mr Clare said. future Air Force. ➤ A KC-30A can fly out to 1000nm and act as a refuelling station for fight- 33SQN will focus on achieving an “It also means savings. By “It is capable of transferring fuel ers, with 50 tonne of fuel available, for more than four hours. effective probe and drogue air-to- at around 1200 gallons per minute via air refuelling and airlift capability, extending the existing contract the boom and 420 gallons per minute in support of Defence’s immediate Defence can cut overheads via the hose-and-drogue,” AIRCDRE Hornets. The KC-30A will also be massive contribution to Air Force’s air needs.” and operate a more economi- Martin said. capable of refuelling the Wedgetail, mobility fleet. This process is expected to yield cal and efficient simulator That capability will extend the C-17A and other KC-30As. “The KC-30A, with 270 passen- Initial Operational Capability for training system for ADF per- range or the loitering time of air- Parked alongside the C-17As at ger seats and a cargo capacity of 33SQN and the KC-30A by late sonnel.” craft such as the Classic and Super Amberley, the KC-30A will make a 45,000kg, will also provide addi- 2012.

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OUR NEXT CAF OUR NEXT VCDF – AVM Geoff Brown – AIRMSHL

DCAF AVM Geoff Brown, who enlisted in February CAF AIRMSHL Mark Binskin’s aviation career 1980, has flown a range of aircraft including started when he enlisted in the Navy in May helicopters. His command appointments have 1978. He transferred to the Air Force in 1984. included Air Combat Group, Director General, His command appointments included CO Capability Planning in Air Force Headquarters, 77SQN, Commander Air Combat Group and 3SQN, OC 82WG, F/A-18 and C-130 opera- Air Commander Australia. He has also tions during Operation Catalyst in 2003, OC held several important joint and single Airborne Early Warning and Control Systems service staff positions. He was the Program Office, Air Combat Group and first dedicated non-USAF Director of Director General Capability Planning in Air the US Central Air Force Combined Force Headquarters. Air and Space Operations Centre. New chiefs step out

THE ADF’s hierarchy for the next three years has been announced as the current chiefs prepare to stand NEW LINE-UP: down on July 4. From left, AVM AVM Geoff Brown becomes Geoff Brown, to the first DCAF to be promoted to be Chief of Air CAF since 1998 when the then Force; MAGJEN AVM Errol McCormack was given David Morrison, the top job. to be the CAF AIRMSHL Mark Binskin Chief of Army, will become the new VCDF. AIRMSHL Mark He is the third Air Force Binskin, to be to step up to the position. The oth- the Vice Chief ers were AIRMSHL of the Defence from 1986-87 (before he became the Force; Defence Chief of the Air Staff from 1987 to Minister 1992), and AIRMSHL Doug Riding, Stephen Smith; who held it from 1998 to his retire- LTGEN David ment in 2000. Hurley, to be The other promotions and Chief of the appointments are LTGEN David Defence Force; Hurley to become CDF, RADM and RADM Ray to become CN and Griggs, to be MAJGEN David Morrison to the Chief of become the CA. Navy. All appointments will take Photo: Steve Dent effect from July 4. AIRMSHL Binskin said he had enjoyed his role as CAF immensely. “While I am sad to leave, it is comforting to know that I will always be part of the Air Force team,” AIRMSHL Binskin said. AVM Brown said it was an VADM Russ Crane and CA LTGEN “I would like to thank every- “absolute privilege to lead the Air are all retiring. one in Air Force and their fami- Force in such a dynamic and excit- Prime Minister lies for their dedication and sup- ing time in its history”. and Defence Minister Stephen Why choose port over the last three years. “I have enjoyed my role as Smith announced the new team on “I know that I am leaving Air Deputy Chief of Air Force, and June 1. Spectrum as I’m looking forward to my new Force in good hands with soon-to- They expressed the govern- be AIRMSHL Geoff Brown. He is role,” he said. your personal ment’s gratitude to ACM Houston an extremely capable leader and I “AIRMSHL Binskin has been [ nancial wish him the best of luck. an excellent leader of Air Force. for his exemplary leadership of “LTGEN has I’m sure he will continue to make the ADF for the past six years and coach? been an excellent VCDF for the Air Force team proud in his thanked VADM Crane and LTGEN Build Wealth Defence and I look forward to the new role as VCDF.” Gillespie for their leadership and Specialist in challenges ahead.” CDF ACM , CN service. Save Tax providing [ nancial guidance and direction to Defence Partner with Force Personnel.

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LT Marcus Case LCPL Andrew Jones Deaths shock

FAREWELL TO A MATE: Two ADF family Special Operations Group soldiers farewell SGT Brett Wood as he departs Tarin Kot airfield. THE deaths of three soldiers in Afghani- an Australian Chinook crashed while Photo: AB Jo Dilorenzo stan in the space of a week have sent shock undertaking a re-supply mission in HOME AGAIN: Chief waves through the Defence community. Zabul province, 90km east of Tarin Kot. of Army LTGEN Ken SGT Brett Wood died on May LT Case was deployed to Afghanistan Gillespie at the casket of Left, SGT Brett Wood 23 from an improvised explosive with the Air Force-operated Heron SGT Brett Wood at RAAF device blast during a partnered Special Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) detach- Base Richmond. Operations Task Group (SOTG) and ment as an operator. Photo: SGT Bill Guthrie Afghan National Security Forces mission. CAF AIRMSHL Mark Binskin said as Then in a double blow on May 30, a part of the Defence community, he was two soldiers were killed. “deeply saddened by the news of every LCPL Andrew Jones, of 9 Force service death in Afghanistan”. Support Battalion, was walking within “The announcement that one of our Making the sad trip home the base perimeter of Patrol Base Mashal Army colleagues, LT Marcus Case on when he was shot by an Afghan National rotation with the Heron RPA detachment A HIGHLY respected commando platoon and led through an hon- with distinction, commitment and Army soldier in a guard tower. The sol- was killed in a helicopter accident, is a who was killed in action in Af- our guard of soldiers from the task honour,” MAJGEN Campbell said. dier fled and had not been found as Air fatality that is closer than normal to our ghanistan returned to Australia on group to the aircraft. “We will now take time to Force News went to print. An investiga- hearts in Air Force,” he said. May 30. After a traditional ramp cere- appropriately remember his service tion into the incident is ongoing. “Our men and women in Afghanistan mony, the Hercules flew him to the and the contribution he made in and throughout the MEAO are continu- And once again, to Air Force Despite receiving substantial medical Australian national headquarters in protecting the Afghan people while treatment at the base and being airlifted ing to do an excellent job, but we should fell the sad task of returning the the United Arab Emirates. conducting operations in dangerous to a nearby ISAF medical facility at Tarin never forget the dangers they are exposed soldier to Australia. After the casket arrived at Al circumstances.” Kot, LCPL Jones died from his wounds. to, and sacrifices they are making away SGT Brett Wood was killed by an improvised explosive device on Minhad Air Base, it was trans- MAJGEN Gilmore said SGT He was serving as a cook with Force from their homes, families and friends. ferred to a 36SQN C-17A for the May 23. Wood would be remembered by Support Unit. We should be justifiably proud of the long flight back to Australia. Later that day, LT Marcus Case, of role our personnel are playing around the Two other Australian soldiers the entire Special Operations com- The aircraft arrived at RAAF munity. 6 Aviation Regiment, was killed when world in the security of our nation.” were wounded in the same blast. Base Richmond on May 30. SGT On May 28, he was first fare- “SGT Wood epitomised the val- Wood’s casket was removed during ues of courage, dedication to duty, welled by his fellow soldiers from another ramp ceremony at which nd loyalty and mateship. the 2 Commando Regiment, the soldiers from his unit formed an “He was admired and respected Special Air Service Regiment and honour guard. by all who served with him,” he representatives from ISAF and CDF ACM Angus Houston, CA Afghan Task Forces at a special LTGEN Ken Gillespie and Special said. memorial service within the Special Operations Commander Australia, SGT Wood’s funeral was held Operations Task Group compound in MAJGEN Gus Gilmore joined his at St Andrews Cathedral in Tarin Kot. family at the ceremony. on June 3. While this was going on, a The Commander Joint Task 37SQN C-130H stood ready to fly Force 633, MAJGEN Angus At the time of going to print, him out. Campbell, said their thoughts were repatriation arrangements for LCPL After the memorial service, with the family of SGT Wood dur- Jones and LT Case were under way SGT Wood’s casket was placed ing this difficult time. in Afghanistan. Coverage in the next on to a vehicle by members of his “SGT Wood served his nation edition of Air Force News. Need a little help? TRANSITION SUPPORT CAF says support is at hand Q CAF AIRMSHL Mark Binskin has reminded all mem- Dip into the Wellbeing Toolbox bers of the services available to them through the  ADF community in the wake of the recent deaths in Afghanistan. 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BIG RIG: Left, A8-125 begins its journey from Amberley to Point Cook; above, school children at Peak Hill learn about the F-111, and, right, the convoy enters Melbourne. Photos: LAC Benjamin Evans

Fun on many wheels

THE convoy rolled into Point Cook at “Seeing the look on the children’s the planned time of 11am on May 27. faces was priceless. Home for “A8-125 scored its last sortie with a “Every person in the convoy per- faultless time-on-target,” said 6SQN’s formed their duties extremely well.” FLTLT Jake Romanowski who, with FLTLT Romanowski said they had DMO’s Ryan McManus, handled the “all grown attached to the aircraft sit- public affairs aspects of the convoy. ting on top of the low loader all week”. They said the trip attracted a ‘huge “When they finally craned it off it amount’ of media and public attention. was sad to see it go,” he said. “People asked some very interest- “It was also pretty cool to see ing questions and showed a wide iconic Pig range of understanding of the aircraft,” something that weighs 20 tonnes Mr McManus said. picked up like a matchbox car. “At Peak Hill, we stopped out the “It was great working with the Andrew Stackpool front St Joseph’s Primary school, Army drivers; they did their jobs fault- which only has 31 students. lessly. Considering that we had DMO, THE RAAF Museum collection of “Also, Peak Hill Capital School the Air Force, Army, private contrac- historic aircraft received a signifi- came along with their teachers and tors and numerous interested parties cant boost when F-111C A8-125 ar- some parents. the team work went really well.” rived at the museum on May 27 in a joint service operation. The aircraft fuselage departed RAAF Base Amberley on May 24 on a low-loader provided by con- tractors Bell Heavy Haulage. Amberley-based 9 Force Support Battalion (9FSB) provided four semi-trailers, which carried the boxed wings, radome, horizontal stabilisers and fin, together with equipment needed for its reassem- bly. HOW IT WAS: FLTLT Jake Romanowski briefs the media about A8- Also included in the convoy 125 and the convoy experience after it arrived at Point Cook. were a number of Air Force vehi- Photo: LAC Benjamin Evans cles. The convoy departed Amberley at 3.30am and travelled to the December last year specifically to al of explosive ordnance, photo- museum via Warwick, Dubbo, support the F-111 disposal project graphic coverage from 82 Tactical West Wyalong, Shepparton and in the technical preparation of air- Intelligence Flight and management Puckapunyal, with other stops at frames and other assets for disposal. support from the DMO Disposal towns along the route. It includes technical and logis- Management team,” he said. It arrived at the museum at 11am tics personnel from 82WG. “The smooth preparation, trans- on the morning of the 27th where it Until this month, it also includ- port and reassembly of the aircraft was met by RAAF Museum direc- ed technicians from 33SQN. is testament to the professionalism tor David Gardner and Defence “A8-125 has been prepared as and dedication of these Air Force, Materiel Minister Jason Clare. an essentially intact aircraft. Only Army and contract personnel.” A8-125 was retired in December key classified and hazardous com- Mr Gardner said that the muse- last year, and has special historic ponents have been removed,” um was delighted to have the air- significance. WGCDR Abraham said. craft to add to its collection. It was the first C-model vari- “The aircraft has deliberately “The F-111 has served Australia ant produced for the Air Force, the been retained as close to its ‘as well throughout its 37-year service first to land in Australia (on June 1, retired’ configuration as possible.” and it is wonderful to have such 1973) and also the last C to land in He said that A8-125 was the an iconic and formidable strike air- Australia (on December 3 last year) most significant F-111 operated by craft as part of the RAAF Heritage before the type was withdrawn from the Air Force. He was very proud Collection,” Mr Gardner said. service. of the collective effort undertak- “The aircraft has always attract- The F-111 disposal project man- en by the units and contractors at ed tremendous public interest and ager from the Disposal and Aerial Amberley who prepared, trans- we look forward to presenting it to Targets Office, WGCDR David ported and later reassembled the the public, and thus preserve it for Abraham, said that the physical aircraft. generations to come. work to decommission the air- “This includes the 82WG and “We plan to have it ready for craft and prepare it for permanent 33SQN technicians who prepared, public exhibition by the middle of display fell under the auspices of disassembled and reassembled next year.” technicians from the 82WG F-111 the aircraft, 9FSB drivers, Boeing A8-125 will depict in detail the Disposal Team and Boeing. technicians who assisted with role of the F-111C in Air Force ser- The team was established in some aspects including the remov- vice. 6 News AIR F RCE June 9, 2011 Rain fails

TO THE QUEEN: Left, 2AFDS members give three cheers to the Queen at RAAF Base Amberley. Photo: ACW Joanne Larsen

Andrew Stackpool for “sustained outstanding services in warlike operations” in East Timor in AMBERLEY 1999 during Operations Warden and HEAVY rain at RAAF Base Amber- Stabilise. ley failed to dampen the spirits of As everyone turned to the parade 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) families and friends at the historic parade, which was commanded by ground, the weather closed in. when it was presented with its Stand- FLTLT David Woods from ard at a special consecration parade on squadron CO WGCDR Iain Carty. “Many of the association members Headquarters Combat Support Group May 19. served in Vietnam and many of the said the 25-minute downpour could One hundred squadron personnel, ADG’s watching were part of the unit not have been more perfectly synchro- supported by members of 1AFDS, the in East Timor,” WGCDR Carty said. nised with the start of the parade. RAAF Fire and Security School, and Standards are awarded to an opera- In addressing the squadron, Ms the wider ADG community and 30 Air tional squadron for having completed Bryce said as with their crest, they Force Band members were on parade. 25 years of service in the Air Force, or stood tall. Included in their midst were mili- for especially outstanding operations. “You have served with distinction: tary working dog Raven and her han- The Standard (or Colours) is used soared to the heights of the wedge- dler SGT Kiwi Campbell, who guard- to signify the position of the com- tailed eagle in flight, upheld the ed the cased Standard. mander or king, and was a rallying promise, resplendent in the crossed Governor-General Quentin Bryce point for his troops in battle. rifle and sword. Along the way, some performed the honours on behalf of The 2AFDS Standard battle hon- have perished. But they are remem- the Queen. ours are Pacific, Morotai and Borneo bered, with our gratitude and the VIPs including CAF AIRMSHL 1945 and East Timor 1999/2000. deepest respect. Forever enshrined in Mark Binskin, Commander Combat In addition to the new Standard, your Standard in the sky blue silk, Support Group AIRCDRE Noddy the squadron proudly displayed its the state floral emblems, the sprigs of UNDER LEADEN SKIES: Governor-General Quentin Bryce and Parade Sawade and 19 members of the newly received Meritorious Unit Australian wattle and the motto they Commander WGCDR Iain Carty help raise the 2AFDS Standard. Airfield Defence Association joined Citation streamer, which was awarded upheld: ‘Defend the Eagles Nest’.” Photo: LAC Benjamin Evans Fast becoming the #1 tax agent for ADF members

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THE School of Air Traffic Control (SATC) was awash with pride on May 24 when it received its Governor- General’s Banner in wet conditions at RECOGNITION: Personnel RAAF Base East Sale. perform a Royal Salute during the Governor-General Quentin Bryce parade. Photo: AC Oliver Carter braved the elements during the special consecration parade to conduct the parade review and present the banner tional challenges, but the Governor- to Colour Bearer FLTLT Paul Scott. General certainly aimed up in the rain, “Part of the parade was subject to so the least the members could do was steady rain, though Her Excellency to put in their best effort,” he said. was not fazed,” FLTLT Scott said. The Governor-General’s Banner is “Ms Bryce chose to inspect the parade awarded to a non-operational squad- without an umbrella, much to the ron for completing 25 years of ser- admiration of parade personnel.” vice in the Air Force, or for especially Members of other East Sale units, outstanding operations. Originally including the School of Air Warfare, awarded to SATC in 2009, the ban- Central Flying School, 30SQN, ner denotes 25 years of sustained out- Training Aircraft Systems Program standing service, and was consecrated Office, 32SQN, 4 Expeditionary this year to coincide with the squad- Health Squadron Det East Sale and ron’s 30th anniversary. Headquarters Training Wing joined Ms Bryce said as Commander-in- their SATC colleagues on parade. Chief she was honoured to make the CO SATC WGCDR Patrick special presentation. Cooper, who was parade commander, “The banner I present today rep- said the adverse conditions did not resent the loyalty and dedication of dampen their enthusiasm. all members in the Royal Australian PROUD MOMENT: A rain-splattered SQNLDR Martin Van der Merwe uncases the Governor-General’s “The weather at the precise Air Force who have served at SATC,” Banner during the parade. Photo: AC Oliver Carter moment of the parade presented addi- she said. SATC celebrates 30th Andrew Stackpool facilities and achievements owe a lot to the dedication of the personnel WANT TO BUY A HOME OR FORMER members and family mem- from C Flight CFS who set the foun- bers joined staff for a day and night dations for SATC,” WGCDR Cooper of activities and festivities when the said. The guests were then given tours INVESTMENT PROPERTY, School of Air Traffic Control (SATC) at RAAF Base East Sale turned 30 on of the facility, which showcased May 11. SATC’s equipment including its two Thirty years ago the school sepa- 360-degree tower simulators. BUT DON’T rated from the Central Flying School One demonstrated a normal Air (CFS). At the time it was designated Base Air Traffic Service sequence, as C-Flight CFS. while the other demonstrated how CO WGCDR Pat Cooper said all JBACs operate in the tactical envi- KNOW HOW? SATC personnel were very proud of ronment. the milestone. Guests were also shown through WGCDR Cooper launched the the radar simulator as well as the vis- • Can I buy an investment property day’s activities by showcasing how ual part task trainers which are used far SATC had come in training by students to prepare for working in and access military bene ts (RA/MQ)? air traffic controllers into a fully the 360 degree simulator. • C an I buy a home & access DHOAS? developed unit which teaches the The day ended with a formal din- new-generation Joint Battlefield ner, during which the anniversary • What will the weekly cost be? Airspace Controllers (JBAC). cake was cut by WGCDR Cooper “SATC’s current world-class and former school COs. • How much deposit do I need? Cal l Today • How do I structure my loan? fo r a FREE Fi nancial Have you thought about L et us provide you with the Asse ssment! your future workforce? education to make the RIGHT decision! p GaG me ilipip Ҭ icere PhiPhhhi Armymy O r/Ex s Direcirrector/ inesini es • s ooff BBus g asterste neerine ••M Ma f Engineg Have you considered offering Client Testimonial lorr oo Services ••B BBachelchec ancia ala ing a off Fin Specip alis ••D Diiploml AgenAgeA t, l placements through the Defence Work “Astute Investments opened my eyes to the property iceniceiccennsed Persona REIQQ L Defencee • RE stingti Def Experience Program? investment market and helped me maximize the use of my inn Assis defence bene ts. Thanks to them I’m well on the way to  nancial wealth” Kenny, K. This Program provides opportunities to students to experience the ADF or Defence APS as an employer of choice. WE MANAGE THE ENTIRE PURCHASE PROCESS ON YOUR BEHALF. YOU CAN SIT BACK & ENJOY THE INVESTING EXPERIENCE

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AIRCRAFT EVERYWHERE: Classic Hornets, left, and Hawks, below inset, are swarming Aces North across the skies of the Top End during Exercises Aces North and Arnhem Thunder. Joining them are Super Hornets and a Wedgetail aircraft. poses test Main photo: LAC Scott Woodward

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THE new generation of air warfare tac- tical leaders are being put through their paces in the final phase of the challeng- ing fighter courses during Exercise Aces North. More than 40 jets have swarmed to the Top End for intense air operations. Forces are based at Darwin, Tindal and the Delamere Range Facility. CO 2OCU WGCDR David Smith Blue Force consists of 14 Hornets, said combat air power in the air-to-sur- three Super Hornets and a Wedgetail face environment was a crucial role of Airborne Early Warning and Control air- the Air Force. craft. Red Force consists of 24 Hornets “The ongoing training associated in and 10 Hawks. this area is essential to the maintenance Arnhem Thunder Some of the jets are supporting Aces of this capability,” he said. North while deployed to Tindal for Aces North also provides ACG with Exercise Arnhem Thunder. the opportunity for ongoing training in Aces North began on May 30 and will air-to-surface weapons delivery and tac- lights up Top End end on June 23. tics to maintain raise, train and sustain The course exercises selected fast-jet requirements. aircrews, fighter controllers and intel- “The final phase of the challenging ligence officers in complex war-like sce- FCI course will see the pilots put their FLTLT Skye Smith employing dry, inert and high ons ranges and airspace,” narios for the Fighter Combat Instructor newly-written procedures into action,” explosives as they practise two- CO 3SQN WGCDR Terry van (FCI), Fighter Combat Controller (FCC) WGCDR Smith said. F/A-18s are lighting up the Top and four-ship attacks, as well Haren said. and Fighter Intelligence Instructor (FII) “This is a really exciting time for the as self escort strike missions. “We get to test the squad- courses. students who have been consumed with End skies during Air Combat Group’s annual bombing camp, “Essentially, we bring a ron’s ability to deploy and Five of the Air Force’s elite fighter specialist fighter tactics and employment number of fast-jet squadrons operate the unit in a simulated for the last four months. Now, they will Exercise Arnhem Thunder. pilots have been undergoing the five- RAAF Base Tindal’s 75SQN together and we fight a fairly combat environment while con- month FCI course that tests their abilities put their newly developed skills into has joined forces with 3SQN complex air war,” CO 75SQN ducting offensive counter-air as they develop tactics for a modern-day practice and make decisions which will from RAAF Base Williamtown WGCDR Phil Arms said. missions.” conflict. shape the way the Air Force fights in the to conduct air-to-surface com- “The exercise involves pre- The squadrons are also As part of the demanding training the future. bat training at the Delamere plan strike missions as well, supporting Exercise Aces North students are required to hone their skills “On completion of the exercise the Weapons Range and Bradshaw where we have identified tar- as part of Red Force based out and knowledge, with the ultimate goal of elite pilots selected for No. 31 FCI Field Training Area for the gets before we take-off. of Tindal. becoming experts in the development and course will have proven themselves month-long training exercise. “For aircrew the biggest dif- execution of complex warfighting skills. highly capable to lead intricate battles. The exercise began on May ference from operating in Tindal See the next edition for further Led by Air Combat Group’s (ACG) “This course has created history 23 and will end on June 16. compared to Williamtown is coverage of Exercises Aces North 2 Operational Conversion Unit (2OCU), with the integration of new capabili- The Hornet pilots are access to world-class weap- and Arnhem Thunder. the exercise aims to train fighter pilots ties, including the Super Hornet and to the highest level in preparation to lead Wedgetail, adding another dimension to Australia to war if required. the already complex course.” Black Dagger Master of Arts in Military History keeps JTACs

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FLTLT Skye Smith The Master of Arts in Military History is designed for history teachers and postgraduate scholars who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding was alight with of the major themes and issues in the eld of military history. high explosives as the Joint Termi- nal Attack Controller (JTAC) course Core Units: conducted forward air control with ZHSS8220 Fighting the Second World War fighter jets during Exercise Black Dagger. ZHSS8221 Development of the Art of War Nine F/A-18s from RAAF Base COMPLEX BATTLESPACE: ZHSS8222 The European Warfare State Williamtown’s 77SQN conducted ZHSS8223 The First World War Above, a 4SQN PC-9 forward offensive air support during the air control aircraft on the ZHSS8224 Small Wars of Empire training exercise, which involved runway; right, JTAC members ZHSS8225 Australian Military History live fire training from May 18 to staying in touch. File photos: ZHSS8226 The Vietnam Wars 22. LACs Craig Barrett and Mark Friend Black Dagger was the culmina- ZHSS8227 Civil Wars tion of the specialised training for the JTAC students and provided the This program is only available essential opportunity to develop the Mark 82 unguided bombs, laser- by distance education. modern battlespace is very complex niche capability. and there is an increasing need for guided training rounds and 20mm For more information: CO 4SQN WGCDR Stuart specialised coordination between ball ammunition in the Townsville Bellingham said the exercise pro- air and ground units to achieve field training areas. w: www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/ads/mh vided important training for all air- effective air combat power.” “The course aimed to produce e: [email protected] crew and ground crew in support of combat-ready JTAC-qualified per- More than 150 Air Force person- t: 02 6268 6000 deployed operations. sonnel in support of ADF opera- “JTACs provide a vital link nel, along with the F/A-18s, PC-9 tional requirements,” WGCDR between the aircraft and the ground forward air control support aircraft Bellingham said. troops, providing up-to-date infor- and Mk127 Hawk lead-in fighters, “The JTACs can now anticipate mation on the battlespace from took part in the exercise. a deployment to the Middle East a forward position, either on the They used explosive ordnance within about six months after grad- CRICOS Provider Code: 00100G ground or airborne,” he said. “The including BDU-33 practice bombs, uating from this course.” AIR F RCE June 9, 2011 News 9 JSF pooling plan UNDER a revolutionary pooling con- cept, Australia and eight other partner nations will participate in a joint train- ing program for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). The other nations are the US, UK, Italy, Netherlands, Canada, Turkey, LOOKING GOOD: Denmark and Norway. RAAF pilots SQNLDR As part of the training program, Jordon Sander, left, pilots from each of these nations will and WGCDR Matthew fly each other’s aircraft, while main- McCormack visit tainers will share the maintenance. Lockheed’s F-35 facility Plans for training Australia’s at Fort Worth in the US first F-35 flying instructors, pilots to check on progress. and maintainers are on track for ini- Inset, a graphic of a F-35 tial operational capability in 2018, weapons load trainer, according to project manager New Air which will be installed at Combat Capability AVM Kym Osley. the Englin AFB in Florida. Australia will start pilot training Main photo: Fred Clingerman in 2014, but the US Air Force and the Netherlands will start their training programs in 2012. This will provide Australia with good visibility of the proportionality (how many students can operate from there and alternate Williamtown will undergo a sig- ments. Any gap in training will need process and also identify any potential Australia can train per aircraft in the facilities, such as the Pilot Training nificant facility upgrade program to to be conducted later in Australia problems. pool); liability in the event of acci- Centre at Luke AFB in Arizona, are establish Australia’s own ITC where as part of our work-up activity,” Deputy Director of Maintenance dents; and airworthiness. The agree- under construction to accommodate maintenance training will start in WGCDR Thorne said. and Training WGCDR Mike Thorne Although the pilot and maintainer said the pooling concept suited ment will operate under the USAF all partner training. January 2017. Australia’s situation very well, as it Airworthiness System. “On current plans, Australian pilot The upgrade will include a runway ITC will be at Williamtown, train- would allow pilot training to proceed In preparation for the program, training will commence at Luke in extension and new squadron facilities. ing capabilities will also be available at a faster rate than if Australia con- the US has constructed an Integrated 2014 and continue until mid-2019. While there will be some initial at other locations, including RAAF ducted its training alone. Training Centre (ITC) at Eglin Air There will be an overlap of pilot train- maintainer training in the US, the Bases Amberley and Tindal, to pro- The agreement will be authorised Force Base (AFB), in Florida, which ing in the first half of 2019 between bulk of maintainer training will be at vide JSF continuation and refresher and administered under a Pooling will be the nucleus of all pilot and when pilot training commences Williamtown in 2017 under a con- training. Implementation Agreement, which is maintainer training. in Australia and ceases in the US,” tracted arrangement. to be signed by each nation. However, environmental consider- WGCDR Thorne said. “Training at the US facility will Article provided by the New Air Combat Some of its key aspects include: ations limit the volume of aircraft that Meanwhile, RAAF Base not be tailored to Australian require- Capability Integrated Project Team. (05/11) 10

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Andrew Stackpool AIRCDRE Martin told him that in a conversation with Prime Minister A PERMANENT airman and a reserv- Julia Gillard he had mentioned that he was presenting the award. ist with more than 90 years’ service “She passed on her congratulations between have been awarded Federa- and best wishes,” WOFF Sturwohld tion Stars recently. said. “I feel very proud to reach the WOFF Don Sturwohld, of the 40-year mark and believe that others Macchi training aircraft. After com- Air Lift Systems Program Office, should look forward to reaching it, 40 YEARS: Above, WOFF received his first star for 40 years’ ser- pleting flying training in 1965, he was Donald Sturwohld with his too. posted to 35SQN flying Caribous, vice from Commander Air Lift Group “There are not a lot of people who service medals. AIRCDRE Gary Martin at RAAF including for 12 months in Vietnam. Photo: LAC Chris Hall can say they stayed 40-plus years in the In 1968, he transferred to the Base Richmond while WGCDR same company, doing a job that they Hercules world, flying C-130A Brian Young, of the Nature of Service love. The people you meet and the jobs Branch at the Campbell Offices in that you do in that time are fantastic and E models. He flew with 36 and Canberra, received his third from and, if given the chance, I would do it 37SQNs, ending as the XO of the 50 YEARS: Right, WGCDR CAF AIRMSHL Mark Binskin. all again and not change anything. latter. Brian Young and CAF “CAF also presented me with a “I have seen a lot of changes in 40 In 1986, he had completed 8500 AIRMSHL Mark Binskin. Statement of Service and personal let- years; some good and a couple not so flying hours, including 5500 on the Photo: FSGT John Carroll ter,” WGCDR Young said. good, but the good always outnumber Hercules before moving to Canberra Their milestones turned over on the bad. in a range of staff jobs. January 7 and January 23 respectively. “I have also seen the three uniform He transferred to the reserves in I certainly would not have thought it life and employment and through a WGCDR Young enlisted in 1961 changes and not too many people in 1998. likely, let alone possible,” WGCDR number of unexpected circumstances and WOFF Sturwohld in 1971. the PAF can say that.” “I am quite amazed that I have Young said. over the years, mostly for the better, I WOFF Sturwohld said that WGCDR Young flew Winjeel and served for 50 years. In earlier years “I have always enjoyed Air Force am still serving.” AIR F RCE June 9, 2011 News 11

TEST BLAST: Defence personnel and officials at the Lake Hart Trials New command Zone observation site where they THE evolution of the Aerospace Op- viewed a live-firing erational Support Group (AOSG) as a demonstration at the Force Element Group (FEG) in its own Woomera Test Range. right was officially recognised when Photo: LACW Nicci AIRCDRE Noel Derwort assumed Freeman command of the group from GPCAPT Reg Carruthers. The event took place at RAAF Base Edinburgh on May 11. The AOSG comprises the Woomera opened to miners Information Warfare Wing, which is responsible for providing elec- tronic warfare and intelligence sup- port, the Development and Test Wing THE ADF can look forward to new an F/A-18 fighter aircraft release a (DTWG), which provides a wide neighbours following a decision to high explosive bomb on to the range of ground and flight tests on open up the Woomera Prohibited Lake Hart Target Site, followed by aircraft, as well as the Institute of Area for mineral exploration and a display by an Abrams tank. Aviation Medicine and the Woomera exploitation. The decision follows a review Test Range. Defence Minister Stephen by former Defence Secretary Alan While it is a new FEG, the restruc- Smith, Resources Minister Martin Hawke that recommended the area ture of command positions reflects the could be opened for mining on a SIGN HERE: Incoming Commander AIRCDRE Noel Derwort signs Ferguson and South Australian equal contribution and value of the Premier Mike Rann announced time-share basis without compro- AOSG to Air Force and ADF capabil- the transfer certificate while the outgoing Commander GPCAPT Reg Carruthers looks on. Photo: LACW Shannon McCarthy the decision when they visited the mising Defence activities there. ity as its sister FEGs. The area is assessed as con- AOSG’s capability and product Woomera Test Range on May 3. taining about $35 billion in poten- is leading the way internationally on and defence industries, and the change The establishment of new rank The-then Commander how the future of defence and how the reflects the current and future operations positions has come an opportune time Aerospace Operational Support tial mineral reserves, particularly warfighter will operate with electronic and the direction of the ADF. for another member of AOSG. Group, GPCAPT Reg Carruthers, copper and uranium but also gold warfare capability and intelligence “If people are what define the WGCDR Richard Larking is the and the Director Woomera Test and iron ore and the Australian services. greatness and strength of an organisa- OC of the DTWG. He was promoted Range Dr Doug Gerrie welcomed Government currently has 120 AOSG’s profile has been raised tion, then we are a world-class group,” to GPCAPT on May 11 and will con- the party, after which they watched licences for exploration in the area. across all user groups within the ADF GPCAPT Carruthers said. tinue as OC DTWG.

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IN BRIEF Minor health alert MILITARY and civilian personnel who received minor surgery at Al Minhad Air Base between February 2009 and August 2010 are requested to contact their medical facility or general prac- titioner. An assessment of equipment records found that the administration of a steriliser used at the air base was not carried out in accordance with Australian standards. As such there was no guarantee that some instru- ments within the Health Facility were sterilised effectively. Further details are available at www.defence.gov.au/ Canberra health Claims deadline earns place ANY serving or former members who have allegations or knowledge or incidents of sexual or other harass- in history ment suffered during their service in the ADF have until June 17 to submit MORE than 1350 Canberra aircraft them to law firm DLA Piper on 1800 were built and served with the air 424 991 Monday to Friday between 2 pm and 9 pm (AEST) or email forces of 18 nations. [email protected] or Between 1953 and 1982, the melanie.c.mckean@dlaphil SHINY LIKE NEW: Lance Halvorson and GPCAPT Dave Richardson RAAF’s 1, 2 and 6SQNs operated four lipsfox.com. Defence has established who performed the opening ceremony in front of the restored UK and 48 Australian-built Canberras. support arrangements for people who Canberra gate guard; top inset, WGCDR Halvorson in Vietnam in They served in combat, being used are experiencing distress or feel that 1967; bottom inset, A84-235 early in the restoration process. Right against communist forces in Malaya they require emotional support. inset, the Mirage gate guard. and in South Vietnam, where two were lost. Goodwill packages Photos courtesy GPCAPT Richardson They flew with 2SQN as part of ALMOST seven tonnes of the Commonwealth Strategic Reserve goodwill packages were sent to ADF in from 1958, replac- personnel posted overseas. More ing the Lincoln as a bomber. The than 2800 packages, weighing more squadron was a major component than 5½ tonnes, were sent to the in the air order of battle during the Middle East, while East Timor and Malayan Emergency and Indonesian the Solomon Islands received about Confrontation until the unit deployed to 500kg of packages. Facelift for South Vietnam in April 1967. Retired WGCDR Lance Halvorson activity said that the Canberra was a superb RAAF Base Richmond played host aircraft. to a rare visitor when a Republic of “To those who flew it in its early Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Hercules years, the new bomber was superior used a drop zone area on the nearby to all other aircraft of its type,” Mr Singleton Range as part of Exercise Wagga guards Halvorson said. Wombat from May 4 to June 6. “As one navigator said, after thun- Exercise Wombat is an annual train- dering engines and howling propellers, ing activity conducted by the RSAF Andrew Stackpool Halvorson, who flew the same heritage,” GPCAPT Richardson said. the Canberra was sheer bliss. Its speed at Richmond and is one of several Canberra in Vietnam, performed the “The refurbished Canberra and Mirage was also great: 810km/h.” unilateral exercises conducted by VISITORS to RAAF Base Wagga will unveiling ceremony. will help to complement the rich experi- Mr Halvorson’s association with Singapore in Australia. A84-235 first flew on September now be greeted by two RAAF aircraft ence offered to visitors by the RAAF A84-235 started in November 1964 3, 1956, and was accepted into the restored to their former glory. Wagga Heritage Centre and to broaden when he was posted to 2SQN. Fundraiser run RAAF on October 22 that year. He flew as its navigator on 14 sor- The aircraft are a former Canberra their understanding of Air Force’s proud DEFENCE personnel are encouraged As part of its activities in the pres- ties from April 1965 to September bomber and a Mirage fighter, both of heritage.” to put their navigational skills to the ervation and celebration of Air Force Reserve SGTs John Power and 1966, and again in Phan Rang from test in the NSW Emergency Services which are gate guards. heritage, GPCAPT Richardson said April 19 to October 23, 1967; about 30 Wilderness Navigation Shield The Canberra, A84-235, was Aled Roberts deployed to Wagga the council was keen to refurbish from RAAF Base Amberley in early sorties. (NavShield) on July 2. Teams will unveiled on May 13. all aircraft on static display at bases April to carry out the repairs neces- “It also flew the first Forward Air hike overnight through rugged terrain Cold and wet weather delayed the around Australia. Controller mission in Phuc Tuoy prov- sary before the repainting could be with a map and compass to reach Mirage being finished by that date but The refurbishment program had ince on June 25 that year,” he said. as many checkpoints as possible at it was completed and on display the started at Wagga because the base undertaken and then supervised the a secret location two to three hours “Most who served in Canberra following week. had a large collection of aircraft on painters. squadrons and support units have from Sydney. The event’s location Director of Air Force Heritage “They were supported on base will stay secret until one week before public display and they attracted many memories, mostly fond, and are GPCAPT Dave Richardson said that many visitors. by SGTs Ashley Ranford and Robert proud to have been associated with the to keep the contest fair. NavShield Dickinson and CPL Terry Tabone and will raise money for the Bushwalkers the restoration of the aircraft was “Wagga [also] provides training to ‘Queen of the Skies’ during its time in Wilderness Rescue Squad. 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THE iconic Caribou joined the Nep- tune maritime reconnaissance aircraft as a gate guard at RAAF Base Towns- ville on May 4. A PROUD The aircraft is A4-199 and it has a long association with Townsville. HISTORY In September 2009, its illustrious career came to an end when it was damaged after making an emergen- Caribou A4-199 was built in June 1964 and cy landing and its final flight was by was in the third group of Caribous ferried dangling underneath a Chinook heli- out from Canada. copter sent to recover it. It arrived in Australia in September With the retirement of the Caribou and was assigned to 38SQN at RAAF Base fleet pending, it was repaired to a non- Richmond. flying condition and then stored at the It never served in Vietnam, however, it base. was assigned to the UN when it served with XO 27SQN SQNLDR Trevor the United Nations Monitoring Group India/ Beams said after the fleet was retired Pakistan in Kashmir from 1975 to 1978. the then 323 Expeditionary Combat Closer to home, the aircraft appeared at Support Squadron (now 27SQN), many air shows over the years. sought approval to retain A4-199 as a A4-199 has also had a long association gate guard. with Townsville. “My thoughts were that having the It was assigned to 35SQN, then with the Caribou on display would remind Air 38SQN Detachment B, which was based Force and other ADF members and there and finally with 38SQN when the the population of Townsville of the squadron moved to Townsville. important role the Caribous played in the local area,” SQNLDR Beams said. MAMMOTH JOB: The Caribou had to do without its wings while it was being relocated. He said before the aircraft could be relocated, it needed the wings removed. “The Australian Aerospace team Although the Caribou is now by the “Even though A4-199 retired as protective coating applied before the That had taken four days, between leader, Tom Mills, had flown Caribous main gate, the final footings need to be a 38SQN aircraft, 35SQN had the final move. May 3 and 6. in Vietnam. They were helped by installed before it takes its place oppo- longest association with Townsville; “We plan to hold a ceremony then “The job was carried out five reservists from 27SQN who had site the Neptune and that is not expected many will remember the ‘red rat’ to celebrate the long association the by three Caribou specialists worked on Caribous while in the PAF, to occur before the end of October. on the Caribous over the city,” Caribou has had with RAAF Base from Australian Aerospace in either as maintenance or flight engi- SQNLDR Beams said the 35SQN SQNLDR Beams said. Townsville and the people of the city,” Brisbane,” SQNLDR Beams said. neers.” tail flash had now been added. The aircraft will be cleaned and a he said.

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COCKPIT CUPPA: From left, AP-3C captain FLTLT Michael Holding, co-pilot FLTLT Mark Kenworthy and Drink, flight engineer WOFF Mick WHEN FLTLT Stefan Pla- back to her family. “Cancer Makin, all from zier and CPL Natasha Kruljac touches the lives of many 11SQN, take time joined colleagues at RAAF Australians; thankfully many for a cuppa for Base Edinburgh for a morning stories are of survival, thanks Australia’s Biggest tea in Adelaide’s Rundle Mall, to the research funded by the Morning Tea before they had special motivation. Cancer Council,” CPL Kruljac an early morning It was part of Australia’s said. mission from Al Biggest Morning Tea to raise Elsewhere in Australia and Minhad Air Base funds for research into cancer. overseas, Air Force rose to the in the United Arab A variety of fresh fruit, challenge as airmen from the Emirates. warm pikelets and tea and cof- MEAO to East Timor joined Photos: PO Damian fee were served as donations forces with domestic units Pawlenko for the Cancer Council were to money for cancer support, collected. research and prevention. FLTLT Plazier, whose Fundraising efforts in the father died from lung cancer in MEAO included morning teas, 2004, said the morning tea was raffles and the auction of AFL a great success. and NRL jumpers. “We had In Timor, cooks from the businessmen Australian-led International donating $50, Stabilisation Force created school stu- delicious treats for the morn- dents giving ing tea. their pocket East Timor has a growing money and reputation for producing some BREW FOR THE a lady even of the best coffee in the world, CREW: From left, paid $20 for ensuring a good turnout of airborne electronics an apple,” he troops and their New Zealand analyst SGT Adam said. counterparts to their gathering. Herbst, sensor CPL More than $1000 was employment manager Kruljac’s raised. FLTLT Matthew father-in-law More than $90 million Basedow, airborne died from has been raised since the first electronics analyst cancer earlier Australia’s Biggest Morning SGTs Colin Renton KICKSTART: Navigator Tea was held in 1994. and Adam Priestley. this year after years of suffer- FLTLT Melanie Burns, left, ing. and tactical coordinator She found helping the For more information, visit www. FLTLT Nicola Rhodes. Cancer Council made her feel biggestmorningtea.com.au or like she was giving something call 1300 65 65 85.

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A MEMORY SHARED: FLTLT Trent Baldry, weapons systems officer, left, with younger brother CPL Simon Baldry, an aircraft technician, at RMAF Base Butterworth, Malaysia. Photo: LACW Kylie Gibson

early 7000km from their engaged the MiG-29s in close The Super Hornets’ home base at RAAF Base manoeuvring, which was a career Amberley, brothers FLTLT highlight for me. outing at Exercise Trent Baldry and CPL “It was great to test our aircraft Bersama Shield NSimon Baldry shared an historic and train against that of a regional occasion at Exercise Bersama air force. I was also the first time in Malaysia was a Shield 2011. I’ve seen a MiG up close. Six Super Hornets from “The most rewarding part special occasion for 1SQN participated in an interna- of this sortie was that it really tional exercise for the first time showed the versatility and 1SQN. But it provid- – alongside forces from Malaysia, multi-role ability of the Super New Zealand, Singapore and Hornet by conducting air-to-air ed an extra-special Britain – during the Five Power refuelling, maritime strike, air-to- Defence Arrangement exercise air engagements and then a land memory for two in the South China Sea and the strike, too.” Malaysian Peninsula. This was another first for the brothers, as FLTLT As a weapons systems officer brothers, being the only time on the Super Hornets, Trent’s role Simon had launched his brother Skye Smith reports. during Bersama Shield involved on a mission by himself. planning and flying sorties in “I have launched Trent at home, support of the exercise. but not by myself. I am a flightline Younger brother Simon was assessor so I am normally the aircraft technician (ATECH) assessing personnel on flightline representative on the advance during launches,” Simon said. party and was responsible for Trent joined the Navy in 1998 setting up and organising the as a seaman officer and then exercise facilities at Butterworth transferred to the Air Force as an before the jets arrived. air combat officer in 2009. “During the exercise I was As a sailor, he participated in on day shift maintenance as the Exercise Bersama Lima in 2002 ATECH Trade Supervisor, which and did a couple of rotations for entailed being the supervisor for Operation Relex, but “Bersama any scheduled or non-scheduled Shield was my first overseas ATECH maintenance that may arise during the exercise,” Simon exercise since joining the Air ON THE GROUND AND IN THE AIR: Above, a 1SQN Super Hornet sits on the hardstand at RMAF Base Butterworth during Exercise Bersama Shield 2011, and inset, a Rhino being said. Force and becoming fast-jet refuelled by the Omega tanker, a civilian-operated air-to-air refueller used during the exercise. Photos: LAC Dan Pinhorn and SQNLDR Cameron Cornell “I was also involved in the aircrew”. mission debriefs when the aircrew Trent said it was exciting to needed technical advice, so it was be involved in the first overseas good to see what Trent had been deployment of the Super up to during the exercise.” Hornet and “it provided a great Keeping things moving in a busy tower The Baldry brothers did not get opportunity to enhance my to work together too much during knowledge and skills on the jet”. the exercise apart from passing Simon joined the Air Force in FLTLT Skye Smith As the air traffic control liaison FLTLT Wadsworth, of 452SQN’s 1SQN operations, 324 Combat Support 2002 and has been to Malaysia officer (ATC LO), FLTLT Wadsworth Amberley Flight, was stationed in the Squadron medical, and the 1SQN flightline through the flightline as Trent signed for the jets. twice with the F-111s as well as was responsible for submitting flight tower during both take-off and landing, and then monitor the situation from the IT WAS all stations go for joint battle- “It was good fun catching up to the US four times for Exercise plans and daily flying programs. He also and moved to the approach room for tower. field airspace controller FLTLT Mat- after work, though, and talking Red Flag. thew Wadsworth as he maintained a followed up daily briefing information their transit out of Butterworth airspace “I was also there to watch the about what we’d been doing The brothers have been close liaison between the local air traf- from the Malaysians on weather and and their return to base. controllers and ensure they were using during our sorties,” Trent said. together at 1SQN for about five fic controllers and the Super Hornets other flying at Butterworth. He also liaised with emergency safe and standard procedures with Simon launched his brother on months, which Trent said was during Exercise Bersama Shield. “My role as the ATC LO was to act services and organised for a safety our aircraft, equivalent to Australian what Trent described as his “best rather surreal. During the exercise from May 2 as a conduit between 1SQN aircrew brief on the aircraft to explain specific procedures. Luckily I did not need to step mission of the exercise”. “Considering I was in the Navy to 13, the tower controlled up to 30 and the Malaysian air traffic controllers, differences from the F/A-18D, which in and there were no emergencies during “Our task was to conduct for 11 years, it is not something moves a day, which included the Super chasing any questions for the pilots the Malaysian emergency services are the exercise.” a maritime strike against the that I ever thought would be Hornets. and answering any questions that the used to. FLTLT Wadsworth found it to be very ‘adversary’ naval task force which possible,” he said. “Butterworth Approach also controls Malaysians had,” he said. “The ATC LO role also included similar to controlling back home as it is consisted of ships from Australia, “There’s always a good deal of all aircraft into Penang and on approach “When the Malaysians weren’t sure being the initial alerting officer in the based on the Australian model, which Malaysia, New Zealand and banter between us, but I think it’s into Langkawi and Alor Setar,” FLTLT what the pilots wanted, I translated and case of an aircraft incident or accident wasn’t surprising considering “a number Singapore, as well as a land strike great that we’ve both been able Wadsworth said. “So in effect they had advised on their standard approaches within Butterworth airspace,” FLTLT of the senior Malay air traffic controllers SMOOTH MOVES: FLTLT Matthew Wadsworth GO, BRO, GO: Above, CPL Simon Baldry gets set to launch older brother FLTLT Trent against a Malaysian ground-based to achieve what we set out to, between 30 to 40 moves an hour, which and intentions.” Wadsworth said. were trained at the School of Air Traffic with an RMAF colleague as a Super Hornet Baldry on a mission during Exercise Bersama Shield 2011. Top inset, 1SQN colleagues on air defence system,” Trent said. which is to be posted to a fast-jet they had to slot the Super Hornets into.” During 1SQN aircraft movements, “I would pass all information to Control in East Sale”. taxies in after a mission. Photo: LACW Kylie Gibson the Butterworth flightline. Photos: LACW Kylie Gibson and LAC Dan Pinhorn “It was on this sortie that we squadron at Amberley.” ‘It’s really only now that I’m realising SOMEOFTHEOTHERBENElTSOFBEINGIN the Defence Force, and housing is DElNITELYONEOFTHEM LAC JUSTIN MOUNTNEY, RAAF

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WIDE RANGING: AFG members at the Anzac Spotlight on the Day Parade in Canberra this year. Photo: Lauren Black Federation Guard

IF YOU are fit and enjoy cer- emonial duties and travel, then you may wish to volunteer for Australia’s Federation Guard (AFG). Expressions of interest are being called until July 29 for LAC/Ws to CPLs. AFG was established in 2000 to provide government and the ADF with a permanent ceremonial capability. It is based at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. Guard members frequently deploy interstate and overseas to provide ceremonial support for memorials, funerals and gala openings. Members this year supported the opening ceremony of the Arafura Games in Darwin, the Celtic Festival in Glen Innes and the Royal Easter Show in Sydney, as well as Anzac Day services in Canberra and Sydney. International tasking includes annual support to Anzac Day services in France and Gallipoli and, for the first time this year, in Belgium. This year Air Force members also deployed to Normandy in France to participate in the reinterment ceremony for FLTLT ‘Lacy’ Smith who died there after his Spitfire was shot down in 1944. In May and June, AFG per- sonnel travelled to southern Europe for the 70th anniversary of the Battle for Greece and Crete, Brunei for the Brunei th Honouring a Tattoo and Italy for the 65 anni- versary of the founding of the Republic of Italy. While the AFG’s duties are primarily ceremonial, its mem- MOVING: LACW Thompson at bers come from a diverse range Gallipoli. Photo: CPL Raymond Vance of backgrounds and skills across family hero the three services. As well as their ceremonial Rekindling old public relations duties, person- LAC Bill Solomou He walked among the thou- nel posted to the Guard are sands of tombstones, all aligned exposed to training opportuni- fires within BOUT 95 years after and perfectly positioned. ties unseen within most, if any, “It was really quiet and I felt Air Force squadrons – including his death, PTE James LAC Bill Solomou McGrath had a special at peace, I had a map and made training and qualifying on the my way down to his resting visitor. M2A2 105mm howitzer and A place. It felt good, I wasn’t upset, GEOSPATIAL imagery analyst LACW His great nephew LAC Sean 7.62mm self-loading rifle, and it felt really nice.” Rebecca Thompson’s time at Australia’s driving coaches and Unimogs. O’Gorman, a member of the Air LAC O’Gorman posted to Federation Guard (AFG) has rekindled Like most ANYA positions, Force contingent of Australia’s AFG looking to improve his per- her Air Force career. a posting to the AFG provides Federation Guard (AFG), was 95 YEARS LATER: LAC Sean sonal and professional prospects. Before she joined the AFG, she had airmen and airwomen with a set in France and made an emo- O’Gorman at his great uncle’s It has offered him the opportunity contemplated discharging. of skills outside of their muster- tional yet proud visit to his grave. Photo: SGT Mick Davis to travel the world and to partici- “It’s been good having a break as ing, yet applicable to their career resting place, Longueval Road you reconnect with why you joined in memorate Anzac Day and as pate at high profile ceremonies. progression. Cemetery. He said he always wanted to the first place – you get to experience it happened we were near my The Guard’s volunteers have PTE McGrath, 27, was killed join AFG and was proud to be a the history and tradition of the military great uncle’s resting place,” LAC all had to meet various selection in action on November 14, 1916, member. “It’s great working in a daily,” she said. criteria, including a written rec- when enemy forces shelled the O’Gorman said. highly motivated unit with other Her daily routine was varied. ommendation from their COs. road he was working on. He LAC O’Gorman said he was ADF members.” “One of the things about AFG is that was serving in the 5th Pioneer very nervous and anxious to visit He points out the misconcep- no week is the same. There are always For more information on the unit, Battalion. the cemetery. tion that most people have about different parades to do.” visit www.defence.gov.au/afg/ PTE McGrath was posthu- “As we approached the cem- the AFG that its members only do She has participated in numerous index.htm and for details on how mously awarded the Gallipoli etery things started to calm down. drill. His daily routine involves ceremonies and rates her recent Anzac Campaign Medal in 1977. It was a beautiful, pristine place drill for about an hour, but also Day trip to Gallipoli as her most memo- to apply for the EOI, visit Air Force rable. People Central under Hot Jobs. “We were in Villers- with green fields either side and includes personal administration, Bretonneux , France, to com- native bushland as a backdrop.” military training and lectures. “It was very moving and I am hon- oured to have participated,” she said.

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MUM’S THE WORD: Above, LACW Alicia Nolan at the Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates surrounded by reminders of her daughter Tahlia on Mother’s Day. FLIGHT RECORDER: Left, WOFF Trevor Dix from Rotation 4 of the Heron Remotely Piloted Aircraft detachment in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Photos: SGT Bill Guthrie

Community spirit in Ipswich

Members of RAAF Base Amberley joined in the Ipswich Festival and DCO’s family fun day in Limestone Park on May 21. Above, Air Force balloon pilot SQNLDR Robert Cook demonstrates how to operate the burners for Lowood State School Year 7 students, from left, Tamara Schultz, Michael Crowther, Drew Barkle, Teeshana Cartes and deputy principal Deidre Smith. Photo: CPL Peter Borys Left, LAC Luke Johns from Amberley Fire Section with the Jaws of Life in front of a Panther fire truck, while below, from left, 23SQN’s LAC Amanda Kay, CPL Ashley JOLLY GOOD SHOW: Above, 92WG’s LAC Zachary Ogle Young and WOFF David Obst displays his Good Show Award, which he received for with SES volunteers. preventing a potential aircraft accident after discovering Photos: ACW Joanne Larsen corrosion on a pitot probe on an Orion while deployed to the MEAO last year. Photo: LAC David Cotton FAREWELL: Below, on his last day in the Air Force, GPCAPT Guy Burton, of 395ECSW, is presented with a letter of appreciation from CAF by ACAUST AVM Mark Skidmore. Photo: LACW Rosaleen Normoyle

TEST FLIGHT: Gold Coast student Nik Taverner, the winner of a competition run by Defence Force Recruiting, in the cockpit after a successful solo flight in the Super Hornet simulator, aided by 6SQN’s FLTLT Leo Lochran. Photo: ACW Joanne Larsen

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LOOKING FOR SAVINGS: Former CDF AFI Richmond team members backs alumni SGTs Jeff Hunter and network Geoff Sanders help AFI HQ FORMER CDF GEN Peter Cos- staff map their grove has thrown his support travel process behind a new program aimed to identify non- at connecting with former ADF value adding/ wasteful personnel. steps to be The Defence Alumni Network eliminated. (DAN), which is an initiative of the Services and People Photo: FSGT John Strategies and Policy Group, will Carroll be launched on July 5. GEN Cosgrove recorded a video clip promoting the network, and it will feature on the DAN’s internet portal. DAN Project Manager CAPT Harry Lok said the internet portal would provide a comprehensive alumni program, including social networking, information, news and events designed to attract and engage former members. Through the portal, DAN Join the AFI team members will be able to create a profile, post pictures, direct email THE Air Force Improvement (AFI) Candidates successful at this point ➤ Ability to facilitate workshops and Central Hot Jobs. An AFI ANYO EOI actively lead and engage groups of request will soon be posted through to other DAN members and form team periodically will be calling for will then sit before a formal selec- groups. One of its aspects will people. People Central. volunteers to join its regional teams. tion board in Canberra to assess their be its ability to allow members to Members of these teams are already suitability for employment within the ➤ Experience in implementing find their mates through the site’s busy at bases, assisting units to improve regional teams. Candidates selected improvements in their own work- For any further information or search facility. the way they conduct business. for employment will then be posted place. assistance, contact one of the following The latest job opportunities AFI will seek expressions of inter- into a regional team consultant posi- ➤ A thirst for knowledge and the abil- AFI team OICs: Amberley, Darwin, for reserve and permanent work est from ANYO and ANYA person- tion from the following January for ity to apply learnt concepts back Townsville – FLTLT Todd Byron, (07) 5361 will also be listed. nel for employment within the AFI specialist and on-the-job training. into a customer workplace. 2722; Canberra-based units – SQNLDR From July 1, ex-service per- regional teams for a three-year period The AFI is seeking individuals ➤ Are enthusiastic, motivated and have a Mia Clapton, (02) 6265 3786; Edinburgh, sonnel will be able to register on through the Director Personnel-Air who display the following attributes: genuine interest in improving their Air Pearce – FLTLT Scott Schultz, (08) 7383 the DAN and connect with their Force and Air Force People Central. ➤ Well-developed interpersonal and Force. 2120; Richmond, Glenbrook – FLTLT friends and the ADF. Members from CPL-WOFF and communication skills. If you have questions, contact your Miles Le Ray, (02) 4587 2155; Wagga, FLTLT-SQNLDR ranks can then apply ➤ Ability to problem-solve, think local AFI team. Williams, East Sale – Mr Brett Morrison, A pre-launch page of the DAN through the online EOI process for con- critically and analyse opportuni- Vacancies can occur at any time (03) 9256 2191; Williamtown, Tindal – website is at www.dan.gov.au sideration by a paper selection board. ties. so keep an eye on Air Force People Mr Jeff Head, (02) 4094 7643. new car on the radar? Save now by salary sacrifi cing Fleet Network offers all the cost saving benefi ts of vehicle salary packaging. Our Limited dedicated consultants are focused on Offer* delivering outstanding service. Your approval will be completed swiftly and we will keep you updated.

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Photo courtesy DDAAFS Director General Defence get more exposure for our Campus with stakeholders on other inno- Education, Training and course and I’m pleased she found it vative technologies and enhance- Development BRIG Peter Gates convenient and user-friendly. ments, such as Virtual Classrooms said the one millionth Campus “Our team has worked hard to Systems and improving the quality course completion was a significant ensure the course is up to date and of course content through a Content Good enough just isn’t milestone for Defence as it moves engaging. This is the second ver- Developers Resource Centre. to take greater advantage of tech- sion of the course and when it was The Campus team is also nology for the delivery of training changed we tried to and make it exploring the possibility of access and education. more attractive,” she said. to a LMS from outside the DRN good enough in the “Campus is used to deliver about Meanwhile, the Campus man- (Campus Unclass). 3000 courses to all Defence mem- agement team is working to If the live trials are successful bers and has the capacity to support improve Campus for both students and the initiatives are supported into global war on error other forms of e-learning, includ- and content owners. the production environment, these ing mobile and other technologies,” One project that has had a huge projects will contribute significantly BRIG Gates said. impact on the way Campus func- to training for service personnel and Rebecca Codey cal tools, which will be trialled across “Campus is a key part of our tions is the Learning Management will assist Defence in achieving its the ADF over the next 12 months. future learning and development System (LMS) Upgrade, which savings targets within the Strategic IT ISN’T acceptable to hide behind the Dr Kern said accountability and architecture.” started on May 23. Reform Program. old adage “to err is human”. responsibility were not politically incor- rect. Instead, we should aim for excel- “There’s nothing wrong with telling lence in all we do, be professional, someone we are giving them the tools accountable and contribute to the global and expect them to use them,” he said. war on error with a targeted approach to “For far too long we’ve focused on Police career on the radar for students better understand ourselves and our own minimum standards of safety for opera- error-producing conditions. tional performance. We have to be able That’s according to human-perfor- to expect that, given new tools, people mance expert Dr Tony Kern who, during can strive for precision to ensure we all a four-day forum in Canberra recently, take more control and accountability for challenged the conventional wisdom on making the system safer. human error. He introduced the alterna- “The key that opens the door to all tive concept of empowering individuals of this is – ‘If it is to be, it is up to me.’ to recognise and strive for perfection It is the role of each individual to decide rather than merely compliance. whether or not they use the information, “When we hide behind this wall tools and technology they have been of ‘people make mistakes and there’s given. nothing we can do about it’, it impacts “This is not about fixing problems. not only quality of life but safety,” Dr Often safety is perceived as fixing some Kern said. “Errors do happen, but many deficiency and that’s not what this is can be controlled with little more than about. This is about triggering latent enhanced knowledge and serious per- potentials within people, believing that sonal intent.” the human side of the man-machine The Directorate of Defence Aviation interface is just as capable of solving the and Air Force Safety-facilitated forum safety problem as any technology.” was attended by ADF personnel involved in safety. For more information, contact the The aim of the forum was to increase Deputy Director of Human and Systems the ADF’s practical human-factors (HF) Performance, WGCDR Ben Cook, at email capability by exposing ADF participants [email protected] or visit www. to contemporary HF training and practi- convergentperformance.com

Security Police member LAC Adam Stewart demonstrates a police vehicle radar to Peter Burford during a tour of the 24SQN Military Working Dog and Security Police facilities at RAAF Base Merici College Edinburgh by 50 students undergoing a Certificate III in Police Studies at the Adelaide TAFE. Photo: LACW Nicci Freeman Caters for ADF families in the ACT Merici College .… BULLETIN BOARD s is a quality, affordable non-government secondary school, educating girls in a Catholic environment Air Force Band 315SQN reunion au or FSGT Glen Jones at glen. sISRENOWNEDfor its strong focus on pastoral care [email protected] sHASTARGETEDSUPPORTfor !$&FAMILIESWITHAn June 12: The Ceremonial Band will No 315 (City of Canberra) Squadron ADF mentor on site support the 3 Wing AAFC parade AAFC (formerly 15 FLT NSW AIRTC) Air Force fire and res- sOfFERSAWIDEANDVARIEDCURRICULUMINa at RAAF Base Richmond from will celebrate its 60th anniversary cue reunion technology rich environment 2pm. on September 17. As part of the sHASDIRECTBUSESTOTHE#OLLEGEFROMMOSTSUBURBS celebrations, 315SQN invites all An Air Force fire and rescue reunion and neighbouring NSW centres June 17: Force 10 will perform at former squadron members to will be held at the Olims Hotel in the Royal Children’s Hospital in attend a parade and squadron open Canberra from October 28-30. The Melbourne. day at the Multi User Depot, HMAS reunion will include a reunion din- ner and dedication of a plaque to all June 22: The Ceremonial Band Harman,Canberra. u For more information, visit the serving and former members of the will support the 1RTU graduation Air Force Fire and Rescue Service at parade at RAAF Base Wagga from 315SQN website at http://share- point.westcom.com.au/315SQN/ the RAAF Memorial Grove. 11am. To find out more about Merici College default.aspx or contact CO u More information from Pat u  see our WEbsite at www.merici.act.edu.au To confirm dates and timings, 315SQN FLTLT (AAFC) Rob Mildren on (07) 4728 5261 or or contact the Enrolment Officer Ms Trish Ryan on (02) 6243 4102 call (03) 9256 2514. West at [email protected]. email [email protected] or by email: [email protected] 26 History AIR F RCE June 9, 2011 Finding changes at Pearce

FLTLT James Denton The visitors – five pilots, one Former AVM John Paule navigator, one equipment officer commanded 9SQN and was RAAF Base Pearce recently wel- and one intelligence officer – director general manning and graduated from Point Cook in comed back eight retired mem- chief of personnel during his ser- December 1954. vice. He is also the father of the bers of No. 4 course RAAF Col- Three served at Pearce in lege. current head of Military Strategic their time, two as flying instruc- Commitments, AVM Kevin The occasion was a reunion tors and one at 25SQN. Paule. with the theme ‘what’s changed’. Former GPCAPT John The day consisted of a base Downing served as CO 2SQN Former WGCDR Peter Larard tour, a visit to 79SQN and and flew Canberra bombers in commanded 79SQN and served 2 Flying Training School (2FTS) Vietnam in 1971. During this as a flight commander at 2FTS. headquarters, Hawk and PC-9 time, he and his navigator were His grandson, PLTOFF James static displays, and a chance for shot down by two SA-2 surface- Larard, is following in his foot- the visitors to talk to both junior to-air missiles and spent several steps after recently completing and senior pilots. nights evading the Viet Cong. pilot training at Pearce. FORT MASSEY CEMETERY: Every Anzac Day, Navy exchange officers conduct a dawn service at SGT Selwyn Loveday’s grave in Halifax, Canada. The cemetery has 128 WWI and WWII grave stones. Photos courtesy LCDR Bob Dunn Turning 30-something? Family sees grave in Canada

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FOR the Loveday family, Anzac Day was particularly significant this year because they saw photographs of where their relative, SGT Selwyn Loveday, was laid to rest in 1942. Every April 25, Navy exchange officers based at Halifax, Canada, hold a dawn service at SGT Loveday’s grave at Fort Massey Cemetery. LCDR Bob Dunn coordinated the dawn service this year and said Fort Massey Cemetery provided the ideal setting to com- memorate Anzac Day as it held 128 Commonwealth WWI and WWII graves. “A few months before the service, I was doing some research on SGT Loveday when out of the blue I was contacted by 15-year-old Courtney Hall from Toowoomba,” LCDR Dunn said. “Courtney was SGT Loveday’s great niece and she had also been RESTING PLACE: researching her great SGT Selwyn uncle online when she Loveday’s grave. came across information about the dawn service in Halifax. “She explained that the Loveday family had never seen SGT Loveday’s final resting place. So I offered Health Insurance to take some photos of the service and send them to her.” He said that Courtney showed the photographs to SGT Loveday’s relatives including his surviving If your 30-something partner is not in the permanent ADF and does not have private hospital insurance yet, older brothers and sisters. SGT Loveday served in WWII at No. 12 Flying then under Federal Government laws, they’ll be up for higher premiums for every year they delay taking it out. Training School and died of cerebral spinal meningi- tis in Nova Scotia Province on October 26, 1942. But there’s no need for the birthday party to be spoiled. Just tell them to call Defence Health now to fi nd out Courtney’s father, Robert Selwyn Hall, who was how to avoid or minimise the higher premiums. named after SGT Loveday, sent LCDR Dunn an email thanking him for the photos and arranging the The longer they leave it, the more it will cost. dawn service. “My mother, Mavis, is SGT Loveday’s sister, Call Defence Health on 1800 335 425 or visit www.defencehealth.com.au before 30 June. and she thinks of him every Anzac Day. She fondly recalls him as a young boy who dreamed of flying,” Mr Hall said in his e-mail to LCDR Dunn. “Thank you for remembering SGT Selwyn Keith Join before 30 June 2011 and save. Loveday this Anzac Day, not as a soldier buried far from home at Massey Cemetery, but as a mate, son, brother, uncle and great uncle who is remembered by Lifetime Health Cover is applicable to the civilian dependants of full-time ADF personnel. all who knew and loved him, and by those who came after his untimely passing.” AIR F RCE June 9, 2011 History 27 Link to proud

SPECIAL CONNECTIONS: Left, CO JEWOSU WGCDR Pete Mitchell explains the finer details of flying an F/A-18 to former 460SQN members Frank 460SQN Gubbins, left, and Graham Berry during their recent visit to RAAF Base Edinburgh. Above, 460SQN veteran Bob Newman presents CO 460SQN WGCDR Robert Elliott with a commemorative montage in past Canberra. Photos: CPL Rodney Welch and LAC Al Bencke

THE reformation of 460SQN last year has struck a chord with the WWII veterans of the former fa- mous Lancaster squadron, according to squadron CO WGCDR Rob Elliott. Since then, they and their families have returned to re-establish their links with the squadron. “I regularly receive calls from former members or family connections of the squadron and it has been my honour to meet them, speak with them, and hear their remarkable stories,” WGCDR Elliott said. “They are special men. They faced grim odds of survival with extraordinary courage and determina- tion. The squadron effectively died five times over with a total of 1018 fatalities [and 169 aircraft lost] by the end of the war. Your crew “I can’t imagine the courage these men had to muster to strap into a Lancaster each evening with those kinds of odds.” WGCDR Elliott first met the 460SQN veterans at the reformation dining-in night last year. “While these men are in their 80s and 90s, their youthful exuberance has not diminished, and they feel in their element when back among fellow airmen and airwomen,” he said. Since that night, Maurie O’Keefe, a Lancaster radio operator, has presented the squadron with a working Lancaster radio, while Bob Newman joined 460SQN’s celebration of the Air Force’s 90th anni- versary recently, during which he presented a photo- graphic montage featuring the first CO [WGCDR A. Hubbard], A Flight Commander and FLGOFF James Saint-Smith DFC DFM – the first pilot of the famous ‘G for George’ Lancaster, which is now on display at the . On Anzac Day in Adelaide this year, former 460SQN members Frank Gubbins and Graham Berry were invited to tour RAAF Base Edinburgh follow- ing a chance meeting with members of Aerospace Operational Support Group and Information Warfare Wing (IWWG). Their visit to the base on May 13 included an inspection of an F/A-18 and the opportu- nity to watch a Hornet conducting circuits. CO IWWG WGCDR Ian Gibson said that they were remarkable men. “It was an honour to share their company and host them at Edinburgh,” he said. Mr Berry was in the first Lancaster shot down and subsequently became a prisoner of war [at the infa- mous Stalag Luft III]. Because of his poor German language skills, he was not considered for the escape party of ‘the Great Escape’. Meanwhile, Mr Gubbins survived 30 missions when the average survival rate in the Lancaster was only eight. When asked of their greatest memories, both replied: “The mateship, the camaraderie. They are life-long friendships that go beyond.” WGCDR Elliott said it was this mateship that brought the men back to the squadron. “We take every opportunity to embrace these Life Insurance opportunities and honour their service and sacrifice. Their courage and perseverance is inspirational and drives the current squadron to strive to continue this rich history of distinguished service,” he said. It’s nice to know that your crew on the home front will be looked after if anything happens to you. Because life is full of uncertainties no matter how fit and healthy you might be now. So if you have people who depend on you financially, I can’t imagine the then consider Defence Health Term Life Insurance for their protection. It will even cover you on warlike operations if you courage these men take it out before you know you are to be deployed. Don’t delay. had to muster to strap For a quote, brochure or application form call Defence Health on 1800 335 425 or visit www.defencehealth.com.au into a Lancaster each This information is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider your personal evening with those circumstances and the relevant Product Disclosure Statement in deciding whether to acquire this product. You may wish to seek independent advice. This product is underwritten by Asteron Life Limited (ABN 64 001 698 228, AFSL 237903) and Defence Health receives remuneration of 11.78% of all premiums you pay to Asteron Life Limited. The Financial Services Guide and Product Disclosure Statement may be obtained by calling the Defence Health Member Service Centre on 1800 335 425 kinds of odds. or downloaded from www.defencehealth.com.au ‘ – WGCDR Rob Elliott 28 Health AIR F RCE June 9, 2011 It begins in the gym

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EDITOR’S NOTE: During the six G’day young fella!! Sign me up!! The in the morning, especially now that it’s months of Bill’s fitness campaign latest newspaper is awesome, and you cold. As you get fitter, the weather will we want to publish your messages are looking fantastic. get better and you will look forward of support, your campaign updates, – CPL Andrew Eddie to getting up in the morning. Have a NOW: AIM: advice and any questions you training partner who is in the same might have for the fitness experts I’ve just been reading your story in boat but who you don’t work with, so within Defence. Keep your emails the newspaper, good on you and I that at lunchtime you will feel guilty if coming to Bill at vasilis.solomou@ hope you succeed. I’m 45 and yes I’ve you are not ready for your run as they 98kg 85kg defence news.gov.au. Here are put on some weight. I don’t exercise might be out there waiting for you and some of the messages we have enough and I probably don’t eat how wasting their own exercise time. Good received so far: I should. You said the PTI’s program luck and keep it up. would be published in the next issue, – CAPT Bart Kohler but what about an eating plan? That I started last week to prepare to come would also be helpful. back from LWOP. I’ve spent the last I thought that when I joined Defence two-and-a-half years enjoying the – Dave I would be in my prime, and I was for great food of Penang (Malaysia). My the first year. I have a desk job and current weight is 92kg and my goal is BILL: Yes Dave, keep a look out for that means that I sit down for hours at 80kg for now. Don’t have any PTI help coming editions of the newspaper as a time. Our department has recently but am working with an ex-Irish sol- we’re going to cover such topics as implemented group fitness, but I need dier who runs a boot camp over here. healthy eating and nutrition. more. I was 63kg when I joined, 59kg Good luck! after training and 75kg now. I feel like I I read with interest the weight loss pro- have lost control. – CPL Anita Gill gram you have recently commenced. – Tegan Go Bill! 100 per cent support from I am in the same boat. I am 48 years this end. I myself have just been old and weigh 85kg at present with my I couldn’t resist sending an email of classed as disease free after dealing aim being to get down to 75kg. I have encouragement. A few years ago I was with two major operations on bowel set myself a goal to do this within 100 overweight (94kg) and couldn’t find cancer, and I, too, have put on weight days, which I began on May 23, so it the motivation to lose weight. At the over the past 15 months. I am fighting will be good to compare how we are time, my colleagues recommended unfit and ready to rock! At present I both going. lunchtime PTI classes. It was tough at am about 105kg and want to get to – CPOCIS Rohan Jennings the beginning – those PTIs don’t take 85kg as well. My journey starts today... “no” for an answer. I resisted throwing race you to the end! You mate...are a legend :D in the towel and attended all lunchtime – Tim – LAC Robert Cain PTI classes (for about nine months) – it was worth every minute. The envi- Good work man, that’s awesome you I joined in 2002 as a mature entrant ronment was positive, friendly and put yourself out there and set the chal- at about 95kg. I was a fat boy, but contagious. I’m now off the base and lenge. If you put in the effort you could passed my Army fitness standards. continue to train per the PTI classes. lose truckloads of weight. I could have Then a year later I was 105kg. I am Last summer I managed to get down lost more than the 13kg I did. Well now at 89kg, and have a new goal of to 72kg with about five per cent body you’ve set the goal and everyone 79kg. Why? I joined a triathlon team fat. I wish you all the best, and remem- knows it so I think you’ll have plenty this past year and I can see that the ber YOU CAN DO IT – REBIRTH of motivation. Good luck mate, I’ll be 10kg will make a massive difference in THAT ADONIS BODY AND GREEK checking. running and cycling times. My advice GOD LOOKS! – Camo is make it fun. Start your exercise early – Theo 30 Sp rt AIR F RCE June 9, 2011

FLASHBACK: A Up where clipping from Air Force News on June 10 last year. we belong A year ago, CAF declared that Air Force would field its own women’s rugby team this year. Against the odds, that was achieved ... and more, as John Martin reports.

LTLT Margie Quinn could not five-day camp on May 11, they had talised on Navy’s errors. The hardest have been prouder. reason for some pessimism though. part of the day for me was naming the Last year she was one of LACW Thelma Gerber, one of the coach’s award because all 12 of our only five female players Air standout players from 2010, was ruled girls deserved it for such a brilliant FForce could muster for the Australian out three weeks before the camp with effort throughout the camp (consider- Services Rugby Union (ASRU) car- a shoulder injury and SQNLDR Mina ing we trained twice a day for two nival. Roberts was injured playing club rugby to three hours apiece with NO com- They had to join forces with Navy the Saturday before the camp. plaints). to field a team against Army. It was to “Considering these were two of “But it went to aggressive back- IN DEMAND no avail though: Army won. Again. our most experienced players, it was rower OFFCDT Kate O’Brien. This year, however, Air Force had a pretty big blow coming into camp “Kate played in the second row 12 players for the carnival and was with only 12 players, only four of and was a pillar of strength in the set SEVEN Air Force women able to field a 10s team in its own whom had played at the service rugby piece. were named after the tri- right against Navy on May 15. level,” FLTLT Quinn said. Her jumping was so on-song that service carnival in Canberra With rookie coach OFFCDT Two of the newcomers had very she grabbed every lineout bar one.” in the Australian Services Dan Bligh at the helm, the Air Force limited experience. The Player’s Player award went Rugby Union squad to play in women won 17-12. “FLGOFF Rae Lahiff came into to SGT Clare O’Driscoll, “who really the national championships in “After playing with the Navy for camp with only a soccer background locked down our midfield both in Queensland in July. the past five years, to finally run out and FLGOFF Esther Suh ended up defence and attack”, hotly followed They are FLTLT Margie Quinn, as captain of our own Air Force team running on as our front rower hav- by versatile CPL Rebekah Allen, FLGOFF Gabi Cook, OFFCDT for the first time was an amazing ing only discovered rugby in the last who played at various times scrum- Kate O’Brien, OFFCDT Sarah experience,” FLTLT Quinn said. month or so.” half, centre, flyhalf and flanker, and Hume, CPL Brooke Jacoby- But that was not the end of the OFFDT Bligh was a 21-year-old CPL Brooke Jacoby-Saunders, who Saunders, CPL Rebekah Allen euphoria. who played with the men’s team last excelled at No. 10. and LACW Brimlea Smyth. FLTLT Quinn was one of eight year but was unable to back up this FOOTYNOTE: This is a story with an Air Force players (co-captain, in fact) year because of a shoulder injury that even-happier ending. It had been hoped selected in the combined Navy-Air required surgery recently. the Air Force women could take the Force team to try its luck against “I’ve always wanted to coach, I just field in jerseys that the Air Force Rugby Army, which had not been beaten in didn’t think it would be this soon,” he Union committee had ordered for them. the clash since 2007. said. Unfortunately the jumpers didn’t arrive That changed on May 21 with a He was in no doubt, however, that in time and the women had to play in 10-5 scoreline in our favour and a lot of there were good things ahead. some club rugby jerseys. Air Force merriment that went right to “We had a successful camp. We the top. put a lot of emphasis on the 1 per cent “Since we couldn’t play in the jerseys, After last year’s carnival, CAF efforts, all the little things. our patron, AVM Mark Skidmore asked AIRMSHL Mark Binskin declared “Leading into the game against VCDF to present the jerseys to us at that Air Force’s aim was to field a Navy I felt like we could genuinely take the ASRU Function on Saturday night women’s team in their own right at the the win. (after we had beaten the Army), which 2011 championships. “The vibe was fantastic and the core was great,” FLTLT Quinn said. It seemed like a tall order at the group of players were rock solid. time, FLTLT Quinn, doubling up as “We controlled the game from the Aside from more players, the Air Force the team’s manager, and Air Force start with great direction and purpose. team is also looking for a manager. Rugby Union set about finding pro- “The intensity was sensational. For information, contact, FLTLT Margie RISING STAR: Coach’s pick OFFCDT Kate O’Brien is lifted by FLTLT spective players. Navy put on a late surge but our girls Quinn on (02) 403 45217 or margaret. Margie Quinn, front, and OFFCDT Sarah Hume. Photo: LAC Bill Solomou When those players went into a executed the plan to a tee and capi- [email protected] Vanquished but not diminished: men still have plenty to offer

DESPITE failing to make a dent at Tuttiet and LAC Alex Chan. The Canberra. “We had eight new play- now the technical director of Air the Australia Service Rugby Union squad will be pruned to 30 in ers, with three of them excelling and Force Rugby Union. (ASRU) carnival in Canberra, Air August after more fitness tests and being earmarked for future ASRU CPL Hudson hopes there will be Force has nine players in an ADF development camps. caps,” CPL Hudson said. a trickle-down effect. squad training for the International Air Force made a promising start He was delighted with the play “Next year, with some of this Defence Rugby Competition in New in Canberra. of Air Force rookie of the year year’s players retiring, I’ll be look- In its first game, against Navy winner LAC Playford as well as ing to bring them into the manage- Zealand and Australia in October. on May 15, it only trailed 3-0 at FLGOFF Holmes, CPL Luscott, ment and coaching ranks,” he said. ADF coach CAPT D.J. Cahill half-time after having missed three LAC Studders and LAC Connolly. “Although the scorelines didn’t said CPL Mick Wallace and AC penalty shots for goal. CPL Hudson, who first graced reflect the improvement we’ve Adam Dahmer had been added to a But then things went belly-up. the field as an Air Force player in made over the past four weeks. I watchlist of about 60 players after Air Force went on to lose 32-0. 2005, took over the coach’s job was happy given the time we spent the ANZUS Cup in Brisbane and Two days later it lost to Army 74-0, from civvie Stuart Lundie who was together as a unit and effort the the ASRU tri-service carnival in leaving Army and Navy to play off in charge at the ANZUS Cup against new players to the side put in dur- Canberra. for the title. Navy won that encoun- the Royal New Zealand Air Force ing both the Brisbane and Canberra THE REAL DEAL: FLGOFF Andre Already on the list were ter 25-22. and the US Air Force in Brisbane tournaments. Holmes being tested as part of the ADF FLGOFF Andre Holmes, CPL At first glance things looked in April. “For me there were a lot of posi- squad. FLGOFF Holmes figured in a Richard Falkenmire, CPL Bodine bleak for Air Force. But not so, Lundie, who is the set-piece tives to come out of both. photo in the last Air Force News too – Luscott, LAC Aaron Lobendahn, according to CPL Bryan Hudson, coach for Norths in the premier- “With the help of ASRU coach- only CPL Bodine Luscott was mistakenly AC Darren Bruce, LAC Chris who took the coaching reins in grade Shute Shield in Sydney, is ing, I feel we can only improve.” named instead. Photo: AB Dove Smithett

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BOSS’S APPROVAL: Air Force members of the Academy Racing Team and the CAF during a drivers day at ADFA on May 21. From left, back: OFFCDTs Sam Stockdale, Ethan Tencati, Brodie Kilkenny, Piotr TYRELESS: OFFCDT Zachary Gluchowski, Zachary Pearse, Paul Gardner, Alistair Weir, Max Jeffries and Pearse changes a tyre during HELPFUL TIPS: OFFCDT Paul Gardner gives Mike Riley from Ariel White. Front: OFFCDT Kelly Francis, CAF AIRMSHL Mark Binskin the Academy Racing team’s sponsor Rheinmetal MAN some tips for handling the Academy Racing and OFFCDT Ash Waight. Photos: LCPL Mark Doran drivers’ day. car during the drivers’ day at ADFA.

LCPL Mark Doran “The project is a real-world situ- ation – I have met people and have THEIR MISSION A FLTLT and six OFFCDTs will be spoken to representatives from dif- part of a team of 11 from ADFA who ferent companies in situations which will take their racing car to to wouldn’t normally happen during a ➤ The students will be asked university degree.” contest the Formula Student UK com- On track to assume a manufacturing The team members are responsible petition from July 14 to 17. firm has engaged them to for their own airfares and accommoda- The cadets are among 25 Navy, produce a prototype car for tion while the Academy Racing budg- Army and Air Force personnel from et and the sponsors will cover costs evaluation as a production the Australian Defence Force Academy related to freight, parts, tools and the team. who form the University of NSW ➤  Academy Racing team, formerly competition entry. The intended sales market for UK CAF AIRMSHL Mark Binksin said is the non-professional known as ADFA Racing. Student members of the Society it was a great project for ADFA, not weekend autocross racer. of Automotive Engineers design and just the engineering side, but the pro- ➤  ject management, administration and The car must have very build small custom-built high-perfor- high performance in terms mance cars which they then race. planning that helped the cadets as they went through training. of its acceleration, braking, In past years, ADFA Racing has and handling qualities. It had great success in domestic competi- spotlight “There is a lot of teamwork and tions. cooperation across the three servic- must be low in cost, easy Now it wants to test itself on the es as well as working with external to maintain and reliable. world stage. cise – understanding shipping, liaising data-logging hardware monitors the companies so it is the whole package ➤ The car’s marketability is Academy Racing team captain with overseas agents and understand- sensors on the car as well as record- which can set them up for their future enhanced by other factors and 2011 project manager OFFCDT ing their rules, gaining sponsorship ing wheel-speed and engine, brake careers,” AIRMSHL Binksin said. such as aesthetics, com- Alistair Weir said every member was and budgeting money and time.” and tyre temperatures to allow a bet- fort and use of common relied upon. “We are taking second- Members of the team recently went ter understanding of the car’s perfor- The UK team: CAPT Matthew Grieshaber parts. year officer cadets . . . and will expect to Melbourne for a three-day extracur- mance. (supervising officer), FLTLT Michael Olsen, them to compete in the design, cost ricular course to learn more about the OFFCDT Weir said it was good Dr Warren Smith (faculty adviser), OFFCDT ➤ The manufacturing firm is and presentation events, so they will Engine Control Unit (ECU) and data- to learn about stressing and project Alistair Weir (team leader and project planning to produce 1000 need to know every facet of the car and logging programs of the car. management in a classroom, but to manager), OFFCDT Paul Gardner, OCDT Ben cars a year at a cost less how it works,” OFFCDT Weir said. The ECU is the brains of the car, actually manage a project and analyse Bonnell, OFFCDT Brodie Kilkenny, OFFCDT than $50,000. “The biggest challenge of preparing which sends the signals to the fuel- a structure or make a design was a gap Max Jeffries, OFFCDT Piotr Gluchowski, for the trip has been the logistics exer- injectors and the ignition while the the project had helped him bridge. OFFCDT Ash Waight, Lorin Coutts-Smith. Carrie packs ARE WE THERE her bags for YET?: OFFCDT Carrie Fettes is Europe trip excited LAC Bill Solomou and about the CFN Max Bree coming trip to Europe to contest the FRESH from starring at the Australian water polo Travel the world and get paid! Whether you work in a local dive centre, at a Country Water polo Championships in games. resort or on a liveaboard dive boat, the adventure of a lifetime awaits you. Newcastle last month, OFFCDT Carrie Photo: LAC Fettes will soon be packing her bags Bill Solomou for Europe. Haven't even got your Scuba Diving Certification? That's fine, you can get OFFCDT Fettes, of ADFA, has been trained from scratch and become an Instructor in as little as 6 months and selected for the Australian Country 100 logged dives! Team which will compete in Holland against about 150 other international teams in August. Packages include: It will be the fourth time she has - South-East Queensland training (accommodation available) represented her country in the sport. - PADI Course Director on staff to help you 24/7 But whereas the sport in the past has - Overseas dive holiday upon completion taken her to places such as Singapore The women’s team placed fifth from - All your scuba gear the field of seven teams. and Hawaii, this will her first time in - All courses required to become an Instructor PLUS added specialties the bright lights of Europe. OFFCDT Fettes said that this year’s Aside from Holland, the team may championships were on a more even also compete in France, Germany and playing field than previous years. Full time and part time courses available. Flexible programs mean you can England. “We lost our first game. It was a train around your other work commitments. “We are travelling to different coun- very disappointing loss and it made tries and we will play about 10 games,” it difficult for the rest of the comp,” OFFCDT Fettes said. she said. Although the games will be just A highlight of the championships “friendlies”, she is excited. was when the women’s team beat “Having the ability to compete at Queensland, whom they later played such a high level and play elite water for the bronze medal. polo will be an amazing opportunity FLTLT Selina Bruce, 79SQN, sin- for us.” gled out her teammate OFFCDT Fettes. OFFCDT Fettes scored 11 goals for “She was amazing,” she said. 318 Ipswich Road, Annerley, Queensland the women’s ADF team at the Australian The men’s ADF team finished sixth P: 07 3391 1009 E: [email protected] country titles from May 11 to 14. from seven. www.diveworld.com.au COACH SEES LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL SP RT – PAGE 30 June 9, 2011

MAKING A SPLASH: OFFCDT Carrie Fettes who has been selected in the Australian Country Water Polo team which goes to Europe in August. Photo: LAC Bill Solomou

Europe calling Hmm, is it something in the water at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra or is it the racing fuel? Whatever it is, there’s a few hard- working cadets getting their passports ready.

REVVED UP AND READY TO GO: Clockwise from left, OFFCDTs Alistar Weir, Piotr Gluchowski, Brodie Kilkenny, Paul Gardner, Ashlean Waight, Mark Jefferies and the driver OCDT Ben Bonnell who are members of the Academy Racing team going to Britain for the Formula Stories, Student Competition in July. Photo: LCPL Mark Doran Page 31

A TEAM OF THEIR OWN: How Air Force women took CAF’s vision and ran with it – PAGE 30