From: Ron Glew Web: www.raafansw.org.au Email: president@raafansw.org.au Happy New Year to all. The bushfires are continuing to make this a very worrying time. If you or any veteran you know of is in need of urgent emergency aid as a result of bushfires then please contact Ron Glew (president@raafansw.org.au Tel 0418 261 528 or Pete…
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24 December 2019 Peter De Jonge John Griffiths, Trevor Benneworth, John McDougall, Peter Gleeson and I caught up with Peter yesterday. It may come as a shock to those of you who know Peter, he does have a heart!!! Although it is only working at 20% of it’s capacity. He is taking a tablet…
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Merry Christmas! With the festive season upon us, the team at Community Support Queensland would like to wish you a very merry and safe Christmas. You have supported your veteran community in a variety of ways throughout 2019 with some very challenging circumstances and weather events. After a short break, we look forward…
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 – 1957) Fri 28 Dec 1945 26 AIRMEN AWAIT RESCUE RAAF Dakota Missing In Banda Sea From ERIC THORNTON, MOROTAI Somewhere on one of the scores of islands and atolls in the Banda Sea 26 survivors of the RAAF Dakota transport plane which disappeared in a typhoon more than…
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About Scott Egan With over 23 years of military leadership and experience, this Royal Australian Air Force Officer has piloted tactical airlift aircraft worldwide on behalf of multiple nations. The majority of aviation experience (3800 hrs) was acquired on C-130E/H aircraft, specialising in instruction and checking of tactical airdrop and special operations roles whilst…
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Hi all, Just letting you all know that we have set up an official RVSP form to help us plan the event as smoothly as possible. Seats are limited to 240 people. The quicker you RSVP, you can guarantee your spot. Please CLICK HERE to RSVP. Warm Regards John Sambrooks (Sambo)
Operation Wandering Souls project ours aye, Pete G Click on wandering soula to view For dissemination: I’ve attached a one page blurb about our Operation Wandering Souls project. You might also like to alert your members to our ‘Australia’s Vietnam War’ website where veterans can upload their photos and add their…
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John The members might like to know that Caribou 199 has been repainted and is back on display at the entrance to RAAF Townsville. It has been painted in a scheme reflecting the DHS delivery scheme with the addition of an orange Wallaby on the tail to reflect 35 Squadron’s long service at Townsville. 199…
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