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Vol 37 Nov 2011 RAAF Radschool Association Magazine Vol 37 Nov 2011 www.radschool.org.au Our lovely Page 3 girl Sadly in the few this issue is months since our last Bernadette Van de issue, we have once Tillaart who currently again lost some very works for the good mates. Directorate of Regional ICT See Page 2 Services in Canberra.. See Page 3 Sam tells us how to We’ve got photos of disable start-up Appy courses from a programs in Windows long time ago and we machines and has a have a look at an great tip on how to excellent book on the remove the F111 background from photos. See Page 5 See Page 4 RAAF Radschool Association Magazine – Vol 35 Page 1 Ted’s got the latest pension rates and Wng Cdr Ted Ilton, there are now new ex Admino, tells us eligibility criteria in his colourful story. getting a Gold Card. See Page 7 See Page 6 40 years ago, a Allan George tells young 9 Sqn us where the old chopper pilot was F111 will be shot and killed while displayed and supplying 3RAR in recently he got on Vietnam. This is his bike for charity. Ron Betts’ story. See Page 9 See Page 8 What are Qantas It’s official, it’s better really up to? And do and safer to be born you want to drill a a woman!! square hole?? See Page 11 See Page 10 Tim Flannery has 11 November was predicted all sort of Remembrance Day, calamities on us – we went to a we have a look at ceremony at the some. Kedron Wavell Services Club See Page 12 See Page 13 We’ve received a A Vet was fined for stack of mail on the helping fellow vets, dreadful the world has gone DFRB/DFRDB mad! and we have a situation. What a look at Brisbane’s sell out!! old trams. See Page 14 See page 15 B RAAF Radschool Association Magazine – Vol 35 Page 1 Good grief, no more A few blokes are not deserts for lunch in as well as they Airmans’ Messes should be. and the blokes in Caloundra have See Page 17 nearly finished restoring A2-1022 See Page 16. We’re looking for a This is where you few people, perhaps have your say. you can help. See Page 19 See Page 18 Here’s the news, all . the news, the whole Index news and nothing but the news. The Index is now finished - all references have been linked so if you're looking for a topic or a Page 20 photo of someone, click on the Index link on the top of each page and just follow the links. Well, it’s December with Christmas just around the corner, where did the year go? A lot of us will hop in the car in the next few weeks and head off for parts unknown to share the holidays with family and friends, to swap presents, to share a few drinkies, to generally just have a good time – and why not?? But, unfortunately, this year, like years previous, too many people will die on the roads. With lots of people on the road there will be lots off accidents, some caused by excessive speed, some caused by the excessive tiredness of the driver and some caused by the driver having had too many drinks. This year a very intense TV commercial has been produced which brings home the terrible consequences of drinking and driving. You can see it HERE. Look at it and show it to as many people as you can, let’s hope the number of accidents this year is less than last year. We at the Radschool Association would like to wish you a happy and healthy Christmas period, and a wonderful New Year. We hope to see you all in 2012. C RAAF Radschool Association Magazine – Vol 35 Page 1 Facebook We’ve had a lot of requests/suggestions to open a Radschool Facebook account. That has now been done and it’s there if you wish to join. A lot already have and it’s a great vehicle with which people can keep in touch. Search for RAAF Radschool-Association, ask to be a friend and you’re in. Membership. Please check the list of names and if you’ve joined but your name isn't there, please click on the "Join the Association" tag (there's one on the top of each page) fill in the details again and send it to us. If you’re not a member and would like to be, do likewise. Also, if you change your address, or phone numbers or email address, or you just want to say hello, or you want to give us a tongue lashing, you can do so by clicking on the "Contact Us" tag, also at the top of each page and filling in the details. It's so easy even an instrument fitter could do it, it's all done on line, no printing out forms and no postage. Over the past couple of months we have been able to put a bunch of people in contact with long lost mates - but that's only because we have your details. Please click on the Join the Association tag and fill it in, the more people that join the more we can match up. If you want to get the RAM, but don’t want to join the association, that’s not a problem either. Just click on the “Contact Us” link at the top of each page and fill in the details and tell us to add your email to the list. Then whenever a new edition is released you will be advised. We don't and won't give out your details to anyone so there is no risk of you being spammed. D RAAF Radschool Association Magazine – Vol 37 Page 2 IN MEMORANDUM Mike Carson Neil hunter advised the passing of Mike Carson in England on Thursday 1 September 2011. Mike was cremated at the Harwood Cemetry, Stevenage UK on Tuesday 13 September. Wayne “Strop” Schofield Steve Hartigan advises: “I have received the following sad news: One of those that was killed in the Chopper Crash at Shoalwater Bay on the 8th September 2011 was Wayne “Strop” Schofield – who was a Framie ex 5 SQN. Wayne’s funeral was held on Monday the 19th September at the Royal Military College Chapel at Duntroon. A private cremation followed the service after which a wake was held at the Duntroon Golf Club. This is how the ABC reported the incident The survivor of Thursday's fatal helicopter crash in central Queensland remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital. Cairns-based pilot Haydn Redfern and Canberra man Wayne Schofield died when their helicopter came down in dense bushland at Shoalwater Bay, north of Rockhampton, around midday (AEST) on Thursday (8Sept). Investigators resumed an examination of the wreckage this morning. An unidentified 50-year-old Canberra man suffered serious injuries in the crash and remains in Rockhampton Hospital. The men worked for the Canberra-based Defence contractor PS Management Consultants and were carrying out routine maintenance of communications towers at the time of the crash. The helicopter company, Heli Charters Australia, issued a statement expressing its condolences and support to the victims' family and friends. On Friday, three officials from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and two defence officers begun investigations at the crash scene. They have so far examined the lead up to the crash and have obtained a fuel sample from the bulk supply where the helicopter last refuelled. But investigators say it could take up to a week to gather evidence from the site of the fatal crash. A RAAF Radschool Association Magazine – Vol 37 Page 2 Tony Boys Gary Olsen from the 2 Squadron Association advises the sad news of the passing on Friday 9th September, 2011 of Tony Boys (right). Tony had been a long time committee member of the Association and served with No 2 Squadron at Phan Rang as an LAC Clerk Equipment Accounts from 12 March 1968 to 12 March 1969. Tony had been living in Tweed Heads South. Tony’s funeral was held in Kingscliffe (NSW) on Wednesday the 14th September and he was buried at the Tweed Lawn Cemetery. A wake was held at the Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club. Gary “Two Dogs” Jones Geoff Brand advises that Gary Jones passed away early in the morning of the 17th February 2011. His funeral was held at the Castlebrook Crematorium, NSW, on Monday the 21st Feb at 12 noon. Gary was with 9Sqn in Vietnam during 1970. He originally was a Gun Plumber until becoming a Chopper Crewman and then later a Loadmaster. A wonderful bloke. Condolences to his wife Lynn his children and his Family. Peter Outtrim Bob Hambling advises the sad passing of Peter Outtrim, in Sydney on 27 September after a short battle with cancer. Peter trained as a RadtechG on 17 Radio Apprentice Course. He was at 30 SQN until the Mk 1 Bloodhounds were disbanded and he joined the Mk2 Bloodhound project in England, Cyprus and Singapore. While in Singapore, Pete and his then wife, Liz, spent most of their spare time building a large wooden power boat in their front yard and launched it shortly before they were posted back to Australia. He was an instructor in computing at Radschool, in the late 70’s and subsequently worked as a civilian in the computer industry in the Sydney area.
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