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Emergency Response Exercise at West Sale

RAAF NEWS

AFTER several months of planning and with the support of Wellington Shire Council, members of RAAF East Sale and civilian emergency service agencies worked together recently for a night emergency exercise at West Sale Aerodrome. The exercise simulated an Air Force PC21 incident with responses from Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, and the Country Fire Authority. They worked with Air Force emergency services including the search-and-rescue helicopter with a medical team onboard, and a Ventia airfield rescue and fire-fighting crew. The base’s emergency operations centre was activated to coordinate the response and recovery of the ‘damaged’ aircraft, while injured pilots were ‘airlifted’ to medical facilities. The overall exercise and incident response showed the excellent interagency relationships that exist within the emergency environment. No 32 Squadron celebrates a momentous flying achievement

EXTRACTS from article by FLGOFF Ellis Mitchell NO 32 Squadron recently celebrated a big flying milestone for qualified flying instructor reservist, Wing Commander Adrian ‘Boggy’ Burge, who has logged 10,000 military flying hours. Wing Commander Burge, from Bullsbrook in Western Australia, joined the Air Force in May 1981, arriving at Point Cook to start pilot training on No 116 Pilot’s course. On completion, he was posted to the School of Air Navigation, where he began his military flying career on the Hawker Siddley HS-748, affectionately known as the ‘Draggy’. Wing Commander Burge has flown numerous aircraft, including the Pilatus PC-9 at No 2 Flying Training School and Central Flying School, the Caribou at No 38 Squadron, and King Air B200 and B350 at No 32 Squadron. Between flying postings, Wing Commander Burge worked at Officers’ Training School, Aerospace Development, Air Force Headquarters, and the Air Force Museum at Point Cook - particularly special, as this was where he was first introduced to military aviation. Commanding Officer, No 32 Squadron, Wing Commander Andrew Daley, commended Wing Commander Burge’s longevity with the Air Force and his commitment to the unit. “Wing Commander Burge’s association with No 32 Squadron extends over many years, and 10,000 flying hours is a remarkable achievement, given most of his flights have been less than three hours duration,” Wing Commander Daley said. “He’s flown every type of No 32 Squadron aircraft since its reformation in 1989 and he remains committed to the unit.” Wing Commander Burge first joined No 32 squadron in 1992, and in 2020 was awarded a Federation Star and the fifth clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal as a recognition for his 40 years of Air Force service. The flying award will be presented to Wing Commander Burge at No 32 Squadron’s upcoming 80th anniversary today.

Emergency Response Exercise at West Sale Aerodrome. Photos: Supplied

What’s on at Dutson Range

DUTSON Training Area will be active during the periods listed for explosive ordnance disposal and field training exercises. Some of these activities involve demolition practices and, as such, explosions may be heard between the hours of 9am and 4pm each day. Public- recreational usage of Lake Wellington will not be affected by these exercises. Nov 8-9 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training; Nov 11-24 - Initial Officer Training including live fire activities; Nov 25-27 - Military field training; Nov 29 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training; Dec 6 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training, and; Dec 12-16 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training. While RAAF personnel strive to inform the public of all activities conduced at Dutson Training Area, explosions may be heard outside of the dates listed above if dictated by operational requirements. The Range Area is depicted on the map pictured and RAAF poster No 207, displayed on the range boundaries. The public is reminded that it is an offence, under section 89 and 89A of the Commonwealth Crimes Act, to trespass on Defence land, and to discharge firearms on or over Commonwealth land. For more information, phone Flight Sergeant Matthew Hall on (03) 5146 7383 or 0429 402 049

WGCDR Adrian Burge next to No 32 Squadron King Air.

Aircraft operations at East Sale

IF you are interested in learning more about the role of RAAF Base East Sale, flying operations and flying areas, you can visit: www. defence.gov.au/aircraftnoise/ EastSale. This includes a link to the RAAF East Sale noise management plan. The Defence approach to noise mitigation and Air Force fly neighbourly policy can also be found through the ‘Understanding Noise’ site. General information

ANY inquiries relating to activities at RAAF Base, East Sale, should be directed to the Air Base Command Post on 5169 9892, or via email to esl.abcp@defence.gov.au.

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