Wings Over Illawarra 2014 Official Souvenir Program

AIRSHOW 4 May 2014

OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAM

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Wings Over Illawarra 2014 Official Souvenir Program Published by Bright Events Pty Ltd trading as

Contents 4 Welcome to Wings 4 Sponsors and Partners 5 Flying Program

Find out when the action is happening plus a list of static aircraft on display Mark & Kerry Bright PO Box 25 Oak Flats NSW 2529 admin@ wingsoverillawarra.com.au Editor & Advertising Sales Andrew Herring marketing@ wingsoverillawarra.com.au Design & Production

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There is plenty to see and do on the ground

8 Wings Supports Disadvantaged Youth 9 Autograph Signing Times 10 About the Show 11 Win at Wings

Write-Image Communications Pty Ltd andrew@write-image.com.au

Two great competitions to enter!

Cover image: Supermarine Type 360 Spitfire HF. VIII © Tim Lashbrook Photography

Ryan Campbell sets new world

solo flight record

Cover design by Amanda Herring, Write-Image Communications Pty Ltd Contributing writers: Andrew Herring Christiana Seeto Jeff Chartier Barry Sandry Photography: Tim Lashbrook Jeff Chartier Tony Crampton Brett Atkins Michael Clarke Department of Defence

Jaryd Stock Steve Selby Brian Luckins Charlie Cowell Glenn Fenwick Peter Cunningham

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6 Air Show Map 8 Ground Attractions

12 For the Record!

13 Wings Over Water

Fleet Air Arm Museum

Paul Bennet Air Shows

15 Smoke On!

CA-18 Mk.21 Mustang 20 100 Years Military Aviation 20 Aircraft Profiles

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F/A-18 Hornet F-111C Aardvark Sabre Restoration Spitfire HF.VIII DHC-4 Caribou

L-1049F (C-121C) Super Constellation

Hudson 414 Mk.III

Piper J-3 Cub

P2V-7 (SP-2H) Neptune

26 AS-350BA Squirrel 27 PC-9/A 28 P-40N Kittyhawk

14 An Exciting Debut

16 Learning to fly 18 Free Poster -

Matt Hall and Red Bull Air Race

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29 MRH-90 Taipan 30 TBM-3E Avenger and other profiles

31 Other Aircraft Profiles 33 Taking to the Skies

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34 Meet the Pilots 35 Pursuing an Exciting Career PHOTO: DYLAN ROBINSON

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SPONSORS

Welcome

Wings Over Illawarra is proudly sponsored and supported by:

This year we are proudly celebrating 100 years of military aviation by bringing you an actionpacked program for the whole family.

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We’ve assembled a more diverse collection of warbirds than any previous Wings Over Illawarra and built on last year’s popular aerobatics performances with the return of Matt Hall, a debut appearance by Paul Bennet Air Shows and the introduction of warbird aerobatics.

On the ground we have performances by Australia’s favourite Freestyle MotoX team, Showtime FMX, many different stalls and displays, classic cars and the popular children’s rides.

From humble beginnings in 2006 until 2013, Wings Over Illawarra grew into an award-winning community event under the management of the Wings Over Illawarra Organising Committee. This growth brought an increasingly unsustainable demand on the resources of that volunteer committee, of which we were part. Like any successful venture, Wings Over Illawarra needed commercial investment and management to realise its potential. Having been entrusted with ownership of Wings Over Illawarra, Bright Events Pty Ltd is investing in transforming it into a fully fledged commercial air show that will be an iconic tourism event for this region and NSW. At the same time, we are maintaining its community focus by working with Rotary and other volunteer organisations to support local charities. This year we will be donating funds to assist disadvantaged youth of the Illawarra through the Denny Foundation and Rotaract’s Twilight Tournaments program. For more about these worthy recipients see page 8.

Wings Over Illawarra doesn’t happen without our sponsors and supporters. They are all listed on this page, but we particularly thank our major sponsor, Shell Aviation.

We hope you enjoy Wings Over Illawarra 2014.

Mark & Kerry Bright Bright Events Pty Ltd

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PHOTO: TIM LASHBROOK

Flying

NB: aircraft, timings and the display order remain subject to change due to weather, aIRcraft serviceability or operationAL requirements for participating military aircraft.

program

THIS YEAR’S flying program is full of action and excitement including, for the first time ever, classic warbirds conducting aerobatic manoeuvres.

10:15 Caribou departs for parachute drop

12:45 Jet Car demonstration

10:30 Two F/A-18 Hornets arrive from RAAF Williamtown

12:55 Catalina low level fly-pasts

10:35 Red Berets flag-flying parachute drop to officially open the show

13:25 Formation fly-pasts by C47, P40 Kittyhawk and CA-18 Mk 21 Mustang

10:40 Aerobatic display by Paul Bennet in his Pitts Special S1S 10:50 Caribou returns, low level fly-pasts and landing 10:55 L39 Albatross aerobatic display 11:05 Boeing Stearman aerobatic display 11:15 Aerobatic display by Matt Hall in his Extra 300L 11:25 Wirraway aerobatic display 11:35 T6 Texan aerobatic display 11:45 S uper Constellation ’Connie’ low level fly-pasts

13:10 Piper J-3 Cub fly-pasts

13:35 P40 Kittyhawk aerobatic display 13:45 C A-18 Mk 21 Mustang aerobatic display 14:00 Avenger low level fly-pasts 14:10 R AN Squirrel Pairs Display Team formation helicopter display 14:20 L39 Albatross aerobatic display 14:30 Hudson low level fly-pasts 14:40 RAN Historic Flight UH-1B Iroquois ‘Huey’ display

11:55 Spitfire aerobatic display

14:50 C A-27 Sabre Mk32 low level flypasts

12:05 Marchetti S211 aerobatic display

15:00 F/A-18 Hornets display and departure

12:15 Jet Provost aerobatic display

15:15 R AAF Roulettes formation aerobatic display

12:30 NSW Ambulance/CHC Helicopters AW139 winching display

15:30 Air show concludes

STATIC DISPLAY

These ARE MOST of THE aircraft on static display. IT is not an exhaustive List.

REG/SN Aircraft A8-109 General Dynamics F-111 VH-EBY Douglas DC4 N12 - 152812 Grumman S2 Tracker VH-OFS Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun VH-FRH Hawker Hunter FR.74S VH-DHM De Havilland DHA-3 Drover VH-DHV De Havilland DH-82 Tigermoth VH-FJW De Havilland DH -115 Vampire VH-IOY Lockheed Neptune P2V-7 A94-901 CAC-27 Sabre VH-VBB Caribou DHC-4

REG/SN Aircraft VH-SYS De Havilland Canada Beaver DHC-2 VH-PBZ PBY6 Catalina VH-EAG Lockheed L1049F Super Constellation VH-MMP Piaggio P166 Aircraft A84-502 English Electric T4 Canberra RAN MRH-90 Taipan RAN S-70B-2 Seahawk RAN Bell 429 RFS RFS Helicopter POLAIR POLAIR Helicopter CHC Agusta Westland AW-139

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RAAF Balloon

Kids Rides

Buses to/from Tongarra Rd and Albion Oval Parking

Freestyle MotoX Stalls

CARPARK

Helicopter Joyflights

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GROUND As well as action in the skies above, there are plenty of things to see and do on the ground at Wings Over Illawarra 2014.

INFORMATION TENT Your hub for event and display information as well as help with lost property and children, security, facilities... just about anything else you can think of!

SHOWTIME FMX MOTO X See death-defying stunts from Australia’s most experienced freestyle Moto X team. Performing up to four shows throughout the day. Listen for announcements before each show or visit the information tent for details.

KIDS RIDES Let your little aviators jump, launch, spin and slide courtesy of McDonalds.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE VENDORS Delectable delights to tempt all taste buds!

WINGS SUPPORTS Wings Over Illawarra has a proud history of supporting the community by generously donating some of its proceeds to local charities selected by the Rotary Clubs of Wollongong.

This year the Rotary Clubs have chosen to support disadvantaged youth of the Illawarra through the DENNY Foundation and Twilight Tournaments.

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The DENNY Foundation was established by Margaret and John Purcell after the tragic death of their son Denny at just 25 years of age. For most of his life Denny battled with mental illness, behavioural problems and addictions.

The foundation provides community outreach programs for at-risk youth.

Executive Director Margaret Purcell says ‘the foundation

AUtograPh SIGNING TIMES Meet the pilots and have your program autographed in the Autograph Tent. See map pg 6 for location.

ATTRACTIONS

Pilot General Gold Pass Dan Duggan & Phil Frawley 09:30 – 10:00 10:00 – 10:30 Roulettes 10:00 – 10:30 11:30 – 12:00 Stephen Gale and Reha Ekenci 10:30 – 11:00 09:30 – 10:00 F/A-18 PILOTS 11:00 – 11:30 12:00 – 12:30 Jeff TrappetT & Allan Arthur 11:30 – 12:00 12:30 – 13:00 Paul Bennet 12:00 – 12:30 14:30 – 15:00 Hudson & Spitfire PILOTS 12:30 – 13:00 13:00 – 13:30 Matt Hall 13:00 – 13:30 14:00 – 14:30 Ryan Campbell 13:30 – 14:00 11:00 – 11:30 Chris Clark and Dave Currie 14:00 – 14:30 13:30 – 14:00 Squirrel Pilots 10:30 – 11:00

AVIATION ALLEY

HELICOPTER JOY FLIGHTS

DEFENCE FORCE RECRUITING

Touch down here for an impressive line up of stalls, displays and experiences.

What better day to take to the skies with Touchdown Helicopters? $80 per person. No booking required.

Your future starts here... today.

• Aerotoys • Taking to the Skies - Meet the author and book signing - Allen & Unwin • American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics • Australian Aerobatic Academy • Australian Air League • Careflight • Lukus Productions • Mission Aviation Fellowship • Navy helicopter simulators • RAN Fleet Air Arm Museum • Stephen Jarrett Photography • The FlightSim Store • Wings Over Illawarra photo gallery

VINTAGE FARM MACHINERY See how they used to work the land.

CLASSIC CARS AND BIKES From Mercedes to Minis; from Harleys to Hondas – you’ll find them all here!

JET CAR Fastest hatchback ever. See on display all day and in action at 12:45pm

OTHER STALLS / MARKETS • • • •

STATIC DISPLAY AIRCRAFT More than 20 aircraft on display. See page 5 for a full list. Entry fees may apply to some aircraft.

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VINTAGE FARM MACHINERY See how they used to work the land.

LIGHT RAIL TRAIN RIDES Complete the trio: planes, trains and automobiles with a light rail steam or diesel train ride with Illawarra Light Rail Museum. (Fees apply.)

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Cancer Council NSW Chinese Massage Department of Veterans’ Affairs Helping Cambodian Kids Abroad – Clothing & Jewelry Illawarra Mercury Lawrence Hargrave Centre Little French Bird – French Style Furniture & Homewares Salvation Army Shannons Insurance South Coast Party Hire Tourism Shellharbour WIN Network PHOTO: TONY CRAMPTON

DISADVANTAGED YOUTH is committed to providing the type of support to youth and young adults that Denny wasn’t able to access’.

for teens, tackling issues such as online bullying and sex education’, she said.

Margaret says gratefully that: ‘the Wings Over Illawarra donation is a huge relief; it means this charity can continue providing support for at least another year.

This year’s other chosen charity, the Twilight Tournament, is a project of the Illawarra Rotaract Club. It’s a free sports tournament and life skills workshop run each Saturday night for at-risk youth in the Illawarra region. Sports played include basketball, hockey, Oztag and futsal.

‘The proceeds will also help fund an exciting new outreach program called ‘4life’ which offers support and advice

Volunteers pick up underprivileged youth from Wollongong to Shellharbour, hire a venue, provide sports equipment and

Denny Foundation volunteers currently provide support, shelter and food for up to 70 Illawarra families.

run tournaments. These are followed by a nutritious meal and life skills workshops covering topics ranging from mental health to personal finances.

Wyn Janssen of Rotary says the proceeds from the donation will be spent locally to support local kids and will help Twilight Tournaments hire venues and purchase more sporting equipment.

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ABOUT

Former Qantas public affairs director and local author Mr Jim Eames will be speaking about his recently launched book Taking to the Skies which chronicles Australia’s aviation history.

THE SHOW

Wings Over Illawarra 2014—the first ‘Wings’ brought to you by Bright Events Pty Ltd—is packed with more action, excitement and family entertainment than ever before.

In keeping with this year’s national celebrations marking 100 years of military aviation, we are hosting an outstanding gathering of warbirds, most of which have either served in Australia’s armed forces or represent types that have helped defend Australia in the service of her allies.

To help us honour military aviators past and present, we are pleased to welcome helicopters representing every current Navy squadron together with

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Twenty year-old South Coast pilot Ryan Campbell will talk about his 2013 record-breaking solo around the world flight.

PHOTO: JEFF CHARTIER

the RAAF Roulettes and the return of the spectacular F/A-18 Hornets for the first time in four years.

Following positive feedback from the aerobatics introduced last year, we have welcomed back Australia’s Red Bull Air Race competitor Matt Hall, Southern Biplane Adventures’ Chris Clark, the RAAF Roulettes, and added Paul Bennet Air Shows and warbird aerobatics.

The Showtime FMX team add more airborne action a little closer to ground level in a show not to be missed!

We are welcoming some special guests

Our VIP guest, Dr Paul Bevilaqua of Lockheed Martin Skunkworks in the USA is one of the chief engineers and designers of the Joint Strike Fighter that will be the next generation fighter for the RAAF. Behind the scenes, Wings Over Illawarra 2014 is the product of more detailed planning and consultation with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and other stakeholders than ever before. All of this work has been aimed at delivering you a better air show experience. We hope you enjoy it.

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FOR THE RECORD!

RYAN CAMPBELL SETS NEW WORLD SOLO FLIGHT RECORD

The Illawarra and South Coast have been synonymous with Australian aviation records since aviation’s beginnings with Lawrence Hargraves’ box kites in 1894, Charles Kingsford Smith’s first commercial transTasman flight in 1933 and the many feats of the Nowra-based Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm. Now the region boasts yet another aviation record after 19 year-old Ryan Campbell from the South Coast town of Merimbula became the youngest person to fly solo around the world.

Ryan departed Illawarra Regional Airport on 30 June 2013 and returned to a gathering of family, friends, supporters and media at the same airport 70 days later on 7 September 2013, accompanied by the Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes in a

show of support and celebration.

Ryan and his modified single engine Cirrus SR22 travelled through 15 countries, made 31 stops, flew around 180 hours and covered 24,000 nautical miles to beat the previous solo around the world record set by 21 year old American Jack Weigand, who completed his flight on 29 June 2013 - just as Ryan was preparing to depart for his record-breaking attempt!

Upon landing at Wollongong, a jubilant but exhausted Ryan described the journey and his reception as ‘overwhelming’.

‘Words can’t describe how I feel right now’, Campbell said.

‘What began as a wild, crazy dream has today evolved into a reality following two years of hard work.

‘I am sure this record will be broken one day but I will always be the first ever teenager to successfully fly solo around the world and I am immensely proud of that.”

Ryan has been named Young Adventurer of the Year by the Australian Geographic Society, is writing a book and has commenced a program of school visits to encourage teenagers to pursue their dreams.

Ryan Campbell will be a special guest at Wings Over Illawarra 2014. See page 9 for your chance to meet Ryan in the autograph tent.

PHOTO: DYLAN ROBINSON

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WINGS OVER WATER! THE FLEET AIR ARM MUSEUM, NOWRA History is never as real as when you can reach out and touch it.

At the Navy’s Fleet Air ARM Museum you can not only touch it, but see it, hear it, experience it and read about it – almost as if you were there.

The Fleet Air Arm Museum is located at the main entrance of HMAS Albatross, the Royal Australian Naval Air Station at Nowra Hill.

Great Britain herself, to have operated an aircraft carrier in conflict, when during the Korean War, HMAS Sydney III served with the United Nations forces.

Displays in the museum trace Australia’s naval aviation history from its commencement during World War I, up to and including current Navy operations at sea with ship-borne helicopters

One hundred years of Australian military aviation are being commemorated in 2014 and the Royal Australian Navy has flown aircraft from ships at sea and from land air bases for most of the past century. The Fleet Air Arm Museum’s oldest aircraft is a 1917 Sopwith ‘Pup’ replica and aircraft and artefacts from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Timor and Afghanistan complete the collection.

Visitors of all ages can experience and learn about the machinery, technology and personnel that have forged the proud reputation of the Fleet Air Arm since 1917, and especially the period from 1948 onwards when the Nowra Naval Air Station was established.

Supplementing the primary aircraft display hall, which contains over thirty heritage naval aircraft and helicopters, there is a research library and archive, an art gallery, a gift shop and a viewing balcony overlooking the airfield.

Operating hours are between 10am and 4pm seven days a week except for selected public holidays. Find full details at www.navy.gov.au/history

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An EXCITING

DEBUT

Amongst the excitement and action at this year’s air show will be some heart-stopping aerobatics performed by Paul Bennet Air Shows in Paul’s Wings Over Illawarra debut.

Flying the internationally renowned Pitts Special S1-S aerobatic bi-plane, Paul Bennet will perform a well rehearsed display of high energy, engine screaming, smoke filled aerobatic manoeuvres including vertical and hesitation rolls, hammerheads, loops and more!

The 4.7 metre long Pitts Special S1-S has a wingspan of 4.9 metres, weighs just 363 kg and with its 250 horse power fuel injected Lycoming Lycon engine achieves a maximum speed of 220 knots or more than 400 km/h.

When introduced in 1944 the Pitts Special’s small size, light weight, short wingspan and extreme agility made them revolutionary and they remain popular with aerobatic pilots around the world.

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At the controls is Paul Bennet, one of Australia’s leading aerobatic pilots, who has flown in over 700 performances at more than 300 displays and logged more than 4000 flight hours in 40 different aircraft types.

Paul was crowned Australian Unlimited Aerobatic Champion in 2009, won the ‘Unlimited’ title in both the Queensland and Victorian state championships in 2011 and 2012 and is one of only a handful of Australian pilots to hold a ground level aerobatics approval.

Inspired by his passion for aerobatics, Paul practices several times a week to maintain his proficiency while continuing to develop and perfect his air show manoeuvres.

An accomplished warbird pilot, Paul Bennet will also be flying his 1940 vintage Wirraway, which served as a WWII fighter/bomber and training aircraft, and his 1943 Grumman Avenger torpedo bomber.

Paul Bennet AND MATT HALL will be available in the autograph tent during the day. See page 9 for autograph tent schedule details.

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SMOKE ON!

RED BULL AIR RACE RETURNS IN 2014 After a three year recess the Red Bull Air Race World Championship has taken off again in 2014 with Matt Hall taking his place in the 12-pilot field.

Throughout the exciting eight race program spaning seven countries and three continents over nine months, Matt Hall will have his eye on the defending world champion, Great Britain’s Paul Bonhomme.

Matt is contesting the series in his single seat, 380 horse power MXS-R aircraft that can produce gravitational forces on his body equivalent to fourteen times more or less than he feels at ground level while navigating a challenging obstacle course of air gate pylons at speeds of up to 370km/h and at altitudes of between just 15 and 25 metres.

He returned to the series in 2014 as a strong contender having already set a record by finishing third in his rookie season in 2009 and performing well in 2010.

Matt held fifth position in the standings following the second round race in Rovinj, Croatia in April, where he was on pace to finish in the

coveted final four before clipping a pylon in strong winds.

After Wings Over Illawarra 2014 Matt is heading to Putrajaya, Malaysia for round three and he sounds like he’s enjoying every minute of the competition.

‘It’s been more than three years but I am over the moon to be in the position to return to racing and what a privilege it is, travelling the globe to fly my race plane against some of my best mates— the planet’s best race pilots—in Abu Dhabi, Rovinj, Putrajaya, Gydnia, Ascot, Dallas / Fort Worth, Las Vegas

EXTRA 300L SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer: Extra Aircraft Type: 2 seater aerobatic aircraft Year: 1999 Engine: 1 x Textron Lycoming piston engine Length: 6.9 m Wingspan: 8 m Max T/O weight: 950kg Range: 766 km Ceiling: 4875 m Max speed: 407 km/h

and China.......what an honour!

‘In 2014, I am hoping to create another season of lifelong memories built on enjoying what I think is the best job in the world.

‘I’ve always focused on learning, fun and safety and I know if my team and I keep that in mind in 2014 we are in for another wonderful year’, Matt said.

At Wings Over Illawarra 2014 Matt will be flying his Australian display aircraft, an Extra 300L.

PHOTOS: MATT HALL RACING

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Learning TO FLY As thrilling as it may be to watch pilots such as Matt Hall, Chris Clark and the Roulettes at air shows, one burning question the majority of us have is, how do you get there?

For many, learning to fly and becoming a pilot is a childhood dream, yet it seems a job that only a lucky few get to experience. For most of us though, the step from the spectator’s side of the fence to the cockpit can be a lot easier than you think.

training their new pilots and staff. In ensuing years, the school opened its doors to everyday people who aspire to become private pilots, commercial pilots and airline pilots.

NSW Air, a hidden gem of the Illawarra provides training from the very first flight through to Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot and Multi Command Instrument Pilot.

Offering single engine and multi engine training.

What sets NSW Air apart, making it a treasure of the region, is the organisation’s belief that aviation can be both a recreational activity as well as serious occupation. More importantly though is their open encouragement of everyone to get behind the controls and have a go.

Formed in 1999 as an offshoot of The Australian Aerial patrol with the intention for it to be an organisation capable of

Marketing Manager Barry Sandry, says that the challenges associated with an aviation career can at times seem

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daunting and there is often a steep learning curve, yet at the end of the day all of the hard work pays off.

NSW Air encourages students to be the best they can be with a rigid training regime for those aspiring to be commercial pilots but a more casual approach for those wanting to fly recreationally. We focus on creating pilots with good airmanship skills that will carry with them throughout their flying.

NSW Air is a gateway to the realisation of a dream. The true key to success in this business is determination, a willingness to learn and the ability to enjoy yourself.

You’ve seen the action... now experience it with a friend!

For one week after Wings Over Illawarra 2014, Top Gun Australia will operate both of its fighter jets together from Illawarra Regional Airport, offering real dog fight experiences for two people.

Feel the adrenaline as you go ‘head to head’ with your ‘enemy’ in your sights at closing speeds of over 1,500 km/h!

Visit the Top Gun Australia crew at Wings Over Illawarra to see our aircraft, book your flight or buy a raffle ticket for your chance at a discounted Top Gun experience.* Top Gun Australia Illawarra Regional Airport, Albion Park Hobart International Airport Tel: 1800-TOP-GUN www.topgunaustralia.com *Terms and conditions apply. See website for details.

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Sunday 4 May 2014

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Celebrat ing 100 years of military aviation

CA-18 Mk.21 Mustang Manufacturer: Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) Type: Single Seat Fighter Year: 1948 Engine: 1 x 1,720hp Packard-Merlin V-16507 Piston Engine

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100 years Military Aviation.

In 2014 Wings Over Illawarra joins the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in celebrating 100 years of Australian military aviation.

Since World War I aviation has grown in its lethality and strategic importance so that it now plays a central role in all military operations, whether Navy, Army, Air Force or joint operations.

To mark this milestone Wings Over Illawarra 2014 gathers together warbirds ranging from heroes of WWII through to modern F/A-18 Hornets and the ADF’s latest fifth

generation helicopter, the MRH-90 ’Taipan’ which is operated by both the Navy and Army. Many of these aircraft are featured in the following pages.

F/A-18 Hornet (Classic)

The F/A-18 Hornet begAn flying in RAAF service in 1985 with 2OCU, replacing the Dassault Mirage III in the Fighter Bomber role. 75 were acquired in total, equipping four squadrons, based at Williamtown in NSW and Tindall in the NT.

As we marvel at the machines let’s also remember the men and women who served with them—in the air and on the ground—to defend Australia, and let’s honour ADF aviation personnel serving today.

PHOTO: Commonwealth of australia, Department of Defence

SPECIFICATIONS MANUFACTURER: McDonnell Douglas Type: Single seat Multi-role Fighter Bomber Year: 1984 Engine: 2 x 10,600lb thrust GE F404-GE-400 Turbofans Length: 17.07m

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Wing Span: 11.43m Max T/O Weight: 25,400kg Range: 3,700km Ceiling (loaded): 15,240m Max Speed: 1,915km/h

AIRCRAFT PROFILES

PHOTO: Commonwealth of australia, Department of Defence

F-111C Aardvark An ex-USAF aircraft, A8-109 arrived in 1982 as a replacement airframe, and was modified to F-111C standard. A8-109 was the last F-111C to shut down after the Final Flight of the F-111 in RAAF service, on 03 DEC 2010.

SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer: General Dynamics Type: Two Seat Strike Bomber Year: 1967 Engine: 2 x 18,500lb thrust P&W TF-30-P-3 Turbofans Length: 22.40m Wing Span (Extended): 21.33m Max T/O Weight: 49,896kg Range: 5,950km Ceiling (loaded): 15,200m Max Speed (S/L): 1,345km/h (Mach1.1)

PHOTO: TONY CRAMPTON

PHOTO: Commonwealth of australia, Department of Defence

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CA-27 Sabre Mk.32

Recognised as the best Sabre day fighter variant, locally manufactured IT was produced to replace the De Havilland Vampire in the fighter role.

SPECIFICATIONS: Manufacturer: Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) Type: Single Seat Fighter Bomber Year: 1960

Engine: 1 x 7,500lb thrust Rolls-Royce/ CAC Avon RA.7 Mk.26 Turbojet Length: 11.43m Wing Span: 11.30m

PHOTO: Jaryd Stock

Max T/O Weight: 9,621kg Range: 1,850km Ceiling: 15,850m Max Speed: 1,126km/h

SABRE SOARS

AGAIN

PHOTO: Jaryd Stock

PHOTO: Adam mclean, illawarra mercury

When former RAAF Squadron Leader and Qantas international pilot Jeff Trappett flew his SAbre into Illawarra Regional Airport on Tuesday 15 April, it marked the end of a gruelling five year restoration project.

Wings Over Illawarra 2014 may be this fighter’s post-restoration air show debut, but Sabre A94-352 is no newcomer to impressing Australian air show crowds having served in the 1960’s RAAF aerobatic teams the Black Diamonds, Red Diamonds and Black Panthers.

The aircraft operated out of Thailand and Malaysia during the Vietnam War but never saw conflict. It was to be gifted to Indonesia until a taxiing accident at Denpasar Airport saw it returned to Australia and used as a training aid until

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1982. Trappett acquired it and placed it in storage until commencing restoration work 20 years later.

rewarding labour of love for Trappett who spent much of his RAAF career flying in, and leading, the RAAF Roulettes aerobatic team that succeeded the earlier Sabreequipped teams.

‘It’s beautiful to fly, you just sit there and you hardly touch it, it’s very effortless.

‘It was only half an aeroplane when I got it so I gathered all the rest up – it has taken me years to find all the bits.

‘This is the classic fighter – with the canopy and the set up it has got magnificent 360-degree vision, the visibility is superb.

‘It was onerous – a huge job – my Crew Chief, Rob Weir and team spent thousands of hours’, Jeff told reporters on arrival at Wollongong.

‘So when you’re flying you’re sitting up there and you can see the world – it is fantastic’, Jeff said.

Despite the mammoth task, restoring this old aerobatic warbird has been a

This aircraft will take pride of place at Jeff’s Latrobe Flying Museum at Traralgon, Victoria.

AIRCRAFT PROFILES

Spitfire HF.VIII Made iconic by the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire is renowned as one of Britain’s greatest Fighters. Australia herself operated 656 Spitfires in FIVE variants between 1942-45 primarily for the Defence of Northern Australia. A58-758 was acquired

by David Lowy, and donated to the Temora Aviation Museum in JulY 2002, with it being showcased at Air shows regularly.

PHOTO: Steve Selby

SPECIFICATIONS: Manufacturer: Supermarine Type: Single Seat Fighter Year: 1944 Engine: 1 x 1720hp Rolls-Royce Merlin 70, 27lt liquid cooled, 2 Stage V-12 piston engine Length: 9.54m Wing Span: 11.23m Max T/O Weight: 3,638kg Range: 1060km Ceiling: 12,650m Max Speed: 669km/h PHOTO: Brian Luckins

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DHC-4 CARiBOU 29 Caribou were procured by the RAAF from 1964. Operated by 35 & 38 SQN’s at Richmond in NSW, and Townsville & Amberley in QLD, the Caribou saw service during the Vietnam War, and has been utilised to aid civil communities both in Australia and overseas. Caribou were retired from service in 2009.

L-1049F (C-121C) Super Constellation A former USAF C-121C (S/N: 54-0157), ‘Connie’ was acquired derelict by HARS in Nov 1991 from the ‘Boneyard’ at Davis Monthan Air Base in Arizona. Restoration commenced in May 1992, lasting FIVE yEArs, with ‘Connie’ arriving in Sydney on 02 Feb 1996.

The main attraction of THE HARS fleet, ‘Connie’ is a crowd favourite.

PHOTO: Glenn Fenwick

SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer: De Havilland Canada Type: STOL Tactical Transport Year: 1964 Engines: 2 x 1,450hp P&W R-2000 Twin Wasp Piston Engines Length: 22.13m Wing Span: 29.15m Max T/O Weight: 12,927kg Range: 2,100km Ceiling (loaded): 7,560m Max Speed: 348km/h PHOTO: charlie cowell

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AIRCRAFT PROFILES

SPECIFICATIONS: Manufacturer: Lockheed Type: Airliner / Transport Year: 1955 Engines: 4 x Curtiss-Wright R335093A Piston Engines Length: 35.4m

Wing Span: 37.5m Max T/O Weight: 54,545kg Range: 5,560km Ceiling (Cruise): 7,620m Max Speed (Cruise): 480km PHOTOs: Brett atkins

VISIT THE home of the famous Lockheed Super Constellation airliner ‘Connie ’and over 30 other rare Australian civil and military aircraft, and now including

the RAAF F111C A8-109, the last operational F111 .

On static display during our HARS Open Days to be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the SECOND weekend of each calendar month.* Different aircraft are open for each Open Day sequence.

THE FABULOUS HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT RESTORATION SOCIETY AIR MUSEUM At Illawarra Regional Airport, Boomerang Avenue Albion Park Rail NSW. Accessible by air, road bus and train. Car parking right outside the door. Bus Tours (e.g. Probus Clubs and school groups) especially welcome on the FRIDAY Open Day each month. Family groups and enthusiasts particularly welcome on the Saturday and Sunday of the monthly Open Days.

For open day dates, times and group bookings contact 02 4257 4333 or see hars.org.au * Open Days will be run subject to final DA approval by SCC

Image: Tony Crampton

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AS-350BA Squirrel SIX Squirrels were obtained by the Royal Australian Navy in 1984 as a Utility and Interim Embarked Training platform.

A further SEVEN were obtained from Army in 2000 following disposal.

In 2005, the Squirrel Pairs Display Team was formed to showcase a Navy Helicopter Aerobatic Display for public events such as air shows.

Used today in the intital training and embarked helicopter training role, the Squirrels have provided sterling service over the last 30yrs.

SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer: Aerospatiale (now Airbus Helicopters) Type: Training & Light Utility Helicopter Year: 1983 Engine: 1 x 641shp Turbomeca Arriel 1 Turboshaft Length: 10.93m

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Rotor Diameter: 10.69m Max T/O Weight: 1,950kg Range: 720km Ceiling: 4,750m Max Speed: 232km/h

PHOTO: Charlie Cowell

AIRCRAFT PROFILES

PC-9/A The PC-9 was acquired to replace the MB-326H Macchi in the Advanced Pilot Training role, for which it offered greater manoeuvrability and efficiency, and lower operating costs than its jet powered predecessor. The PC-9/A has been the mount of the RAAF Aerobatic Display Team, The Roulettes, since 1990.

PHOTO: JEFF CHARTIER

SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer: Pilatus Type: Two Seat Advanced Pilot Trainer Year: 1987 Engine: 1 x 950shp P&W Canada PT6A-62 Turboprop Length: 10.17m Wing Span: 10.12m Max T/O Weight: 3,200kg Range: 1,642km Ceiling: 11,582m Max Speed: 556km/h:

PHOTO: GLENN FENWICK

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P-40N KittyHAWK IV The most numerically AND operationally important RAAF Fighter of WWII, the Kittyhawk was active in both the Pacific, AND Desert War campaigns.

This particular P-40N was on strength with the RNZAF from 1943, operating with 2OTU from Ohakea Airfield, NZ. It is painted to represent a 112 SQN Kittyhawk of the RAF.

SPECIFICATIONS

PHOTO: TONY CRAMPTON

Acquired as an interim type to replace the Avro Anson pending arrival of the Bristol Beaufort, 247 HudsonS eventually served the RAAF. The Hudson saw widespread service in the SW Pacific during WWII, and was operated in Egypt & the Mediterranean also, recording some success against Axis forces.

Manufacturer: Curtis Type: Single Seat Fighter Bomber Year: 1943 Engine: 1 x 1,200hp V-1710-81 Length: 10.16m

Wing Span: 11.38m Max T/O Weight: 4,014kg Range: 885km Ceiling: 9,144m Max Speed: 504km/h (@ 1524m)

Hudson 414 MK.iii

Specifications Manufacturer: Lockheed Type: General Reconnaissance Bomber Year: 1939 Engine: 2 x 1,00hp Wright GR-1820-G205A Cyclone Piston engines Length: 13.5m

PHOTO: TONY CRAMPTON

J-3 Cub One of Australia’s oldest Piper J-3 Cubs, ‘Bundy’, once served in the US Civilian Pilot Training Program during WWII, training US Airmen in the fine art of basic flight.

BUNDY turned 75 years last month!

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Wing Span: 19.69m Max T/O Weight: 9,072kg Range: 2,180km Ceiling: 7,620m Max Speed: 406km/h

Specifications Manufacturer: Piper Type: Two Seat Light Plane Year: 1939 Engine: 1 x 65hp 4 Cylinder Continental A-65-8 piston engine Length: 6.83m

Wing Span: 10.74m Max T/O Weight: 553kg Range: 350km Max Speed: 140km/ h

AIRCRAFT PROFILES

MRH-90 Taipan Currently operated by 808 SQN, the MRH90 was acquired to replace the venerable Westland Sea King in RAN service AND THE S70A-9 BLACKHAWK in army service.

Operating in the maritime support role, MRH90s have already acquitted themselves in humanitarian aid work, deploying onboard HMAS Tobruk following the Philippines earthquake in 2013.

Specifications

PHOTOS: COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

Manufacturer: NHIndustries (Airbus Helicopters) Type: Multi-Role Battlefield & Maritime Support Helicopter Year: 2007 Engines: 2 Ă— 2,230shp Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322-01/9 turboshafts Length: 16.13m Rotor Diameter: 16.30m Max T/O Weight: 10,600kg Range: 800km Ceiling: 6,096m Max Speed: 300km/h

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TBM-3E Avenger Scheduled to be publicly unveiled on 7 December 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbour led to the aircraft being named ‘Avenger’. Produced in many variants, the Avenger was considered a rugged torpedo BOMBER throughout WWII. Surviving US Navy service, Avenger 53857 was acquired by Central Air Service of Lewiston, Minnesota in 1963 and registered as N7017C, where it remained until 1972. In 1976, the machine was registered to Forest Protection Limited (FPL) in the Canadian

Province of New Brunswick as C-GFPM. Known as ‘Tanker 21’, this aircraft conducted fire bombing operations throughout Canada and northern USA. When FPL retired the last of its fleet of TBM fire bombers and advertised them for sale in early 2005, Steve Searle from Coolangatta, QLD purchased the Avenger and restored it to its original US Navy configuration.

SPECIFICATIONS

PHOTO: JASON BURGESS

Manufacturer: Grumman Type: Carrier-borne Torpedo Bomber Year: 1943 Engine: 1 x 1950hp Wright Cyclone R2600-20 Length: 12.2m Wing Span: 16.5m Max T/O Weight: 8278kg Range: 3,089km Ceiling: 7,132m Max Speed: 429km/h @ 16,000ft

PT-17 Stearman

C-47B Dakota

CA-3 MK.II Wirraway

Manufacturer: Boeing Type: Two Seat Primary Trainer Year: 1943 Engine: 1 x 220hp Continental R-670-5 radial engine Length: 7.63m Wing Span: 9.8m Max T/O Weight: 1,232kg Range: 812km Ceiling: 3,413m Max Speed: 200km/h

Manufacturer: Douglas Type: Transport Year: 1945 Engine: 2 x 1,200hp P&W R-1830-92 Twin Wasp piston engines

Manufacturer: Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) Type: Two Seat General Purpose Trainer Year: 1940 Engine: 1 x 600hp P&W/CAC R-1340S1H1G Wasp piston engine Length: 8.48m Wing Span: 13.10m Max T/O Weight: 2,991kg Range: 1,158km Ceiling: 7,010m Max Speed: 354km/h

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Length: 19.62m Wing Span: 28.95m Max T/O Weight: 13,290kg Range: 2,414km Ceiling: 7,315m Max Speed: 368km/h

AIRCRAFT PROFILES

AT-6D Texan

PBY-6A Catalina

P2V-7 (SP-2H) Neptune

Manufacturer: North American Type: Two Seat Advance Trainer Year: 1942 Engine: 1 x 600hp P&W R-1340 nine cylinder radial piston engine Length: 8.99m Wing Span: 12.80m Max T/O Weight: 2,404kg Range: 1,207km Ceiling: 6,553m Max Speed: 335km/h

Manufacturer: Consolidated Type: General Recon. Flying Boat Year: 1945 Engine: 2 x 1200hp twin row 14 cylinder Pratt & Whitney 1830-92 radial engines Length: 19.45m Wing Span: 31.7m Max T/O Weight: 15,900kg Range: 5,670km Ceiling: 7,620m Max Speed (Cruise): 213km/h

Manufacturer: Lockheed Type: Seven Crew Maritime Patrol / ASW Aircraft Year: 1961 Engines: 2 x 3,700hp Wright R-335032W Turbo Compound piston engines plus 2 x 3,400lb thrust Westinghouse J34-WE-36 Turbojets Length: 27.94m Wing Span: 31.65m Max T/O Weight: 36,240kg Range: 5,930kg Ceiling: 6,827m Max Speed: 491km/h - 585km/h

S-70B-2 Seahawk

UH-1B Iroquois

B429 Globalranger

Manufacturer: Sikorsky Type: Multi-role Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopter Year: 1987 Engine: 2 x 1,900shp GE T700-GE-401C Turboshafts Length: 15.26m Rotor Diameter: 16.36m Max T/O Weight: 9,926kg Range: 463km Ceiling: 4,511m Max Speed (Cruise): 276km/h

Manufacturer: Bell Helicopters Type: Medium Utility Helicopter Year: 1964 Engine: 1 x 1100shp Avco Lycoming T53-L-11 Turboshaft Length: 12.98m Rotor Diameter: 13.41m Max T/O Weight: 4,309kg Range: 615km Ceiling: 3,500m Max Speed (S/L): 238km/h

Manufacturer: Bell Helicopters Type: Light Utility and Training Helicopter Year: 2012 Engine: 2 x 625shp P&W Canada PW207D1 turboshaft Length: 12.70m Wing Span: 10.97m Max T/O Weight: 3,175kg Range: 722km Ceiling: 6,096m Max Speed: 273km/h

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Jet Provost L-39C Mk T.5A Albatross

S.211 Marchetti

Manufacturer: Hunting (Percival)/ British Aircraft Corporation Type: Two Seat Trainer Year: 1975 Engine: 1 x 2,500lb thrust Armstrong Siddley Viper ASV.11 Mk.202 Turbojet Length: 10.25m Wing Span: 10.77m Max T/O Weight: 4,173kg Range: 1 ,450km (with Tip Tanks) Ceiling: 11,200m Max Speed: 708km/h

Manufacturer: SIAI-Marchetti Type: Two Seat Military Jet Trainer Year: 1985 Engine: 1 x 2,500lb P&W JT15D-4C Turbofan Length: 9.31m Wing Span: 8.43m Max T/O Weight: 2,750kg Range: 1668km Ceiling: 12,190m Max Speed: 667km/h

Manufacturer: Aero Type: Two Seat Military Jet Trainer Year: 1976 Engine: 1 x 3,792lb thrust Ivchenko AI25TL Turbofan Length: 12.13m Wing Span: 9.46m Max T/O Weight: 4,700kg Range: 1,100km Ceiling: 36,100m Max Speed: 750km/h @ 5,000m

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Taking to the skies

MEET THE AUTHOR AND HAVE YOUR BOOK SIGNED AT THE AIR SHOW TODAY!

Great yarns of Australian aviation from a man who lives and breathes flying, Jim Eames.

So how do you test drive a Jumbo? And why did a civil aviation director once taxi a plane down Perth’s main street to attend a ball?

From the ridiculous to the downright dangerous, the story of Australian aviation is full of tales of adventure and nation building.

It is also a story about tragedy and eccentric characters with wild larrikin spirits. In this surprising, fascinating and sometimes very funny collection, Jim Eames brings together the great forgotten and untold tales of Australian aviation.

Jim Eames explains “This book came out of a desire to revisit events which have marked significant landmarks in Australian aviation, primarily since the Second World War. Some of these events, seen in isolation, might have been well recognised at the time, but the

recollections of them have faded over the years.

Others provide a sometimes surprising insight into Australia’s involvement in aviation, both domestic and international. Others still have remained largely unknown” Just some interesting facts include: Australia has experienced no less than five aircraft hijackings, the first of which occurred years before hijacking was to become established as the weapon of choice for terrorists All of the major oceans of the world, with the exception of the Atlantic, were first crossed by Australians Entertaining, nostalgic and very reliable, the stories Jim tells will certainly make you want to take to the skies.

Jim Eames, a Gerringong local, is the author of The Country Undertaker and Six Feet Under Up in Smoke. As one of Australia’s former aviation writers, and former press secretary to the Minister for Aviation and former Director of Public Affairs for Qantas, he is a man who has lived and breathed aviation. He also tells a great yarn.

You can meet Jim today at Wings Over Illawarra at the stalls on Aviation Alley, see map or visit info tent for details.

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Meet the

PILOTS

Meet these And other pilots in the AUTOGRAPH TENT. FOR SPECIFIC TIMES SEE PAGE 9.

Stephen Gale S211 Marchetti

Doug Hamilton Spitfire HF.VIII

Dan Duggan Jet Provost Strikemaster

Philip Frawley L-39 Albatross

Reha Ekinci L-39 Albatross

Allan Arthur P-40 Kittyhawk

Jeff Trappett CA-27 Sabre, CA-18 Mustang

Matt Hall Extra 300L

Paul Bennet TBM-3E Avenger, CA-3 Mk.11 Wirraway, Pitts S1S

Steve Death Hudson 414 Mk.III

Chris Clarke Boeing Stearman

David Currie T-6 Texan

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Pursuing an Exciting CAREER Inspired by watching air force jets in action as a child and motivated by his passion for flying, JonathAN WARD is pursuing his dream of an exciting career as a fighter pilot and gaining a degree, self-confidence and leadership skills along the way.

Jonathan Ward has graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) with a Bachelors of Business degree and a passion for flying. The Darwin native could not be more excited about his career in the Royal Australian Air Force.

After three years as an Officer Cadet at ADFA, Jonathan says he has enjoyed immensely working for his degree. It’s given him a broad look at business and the opportunity to be involved with many diverse activities; for Jonathan this included being able to play indoor cricket and basketball for ADFA. Now, Jonathan is looking forward to reaching his goal of flying fast jets.

“I have wanted to fly since I was six years old,” he said, “I can remember sitting at the end of the runway at Darwin RAAF

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Base during exercise Pitch Black.”

Pitch Black is an exercise where international aircraft visit RAAF Base Darwin and participate in a number of operational exercises.

“When I watched it I knew that this was what I wanted to do. I have had a passion to fly since then and I have been told that once you have it you never lose it. Since then I have always dreamed of flying.”

Jonathan decided that ADFA was the best place to achieve his dream job and found it to be a challenging environment that has brought out the best in him.

“Going to ADFA you learn teamwork to face the challenge together and selfconfidence.

“ADFA sets you up for high

achievement, adventure and a sense of accomplishment, that I cannot see getting anywhere else,” he said.

Jonathan said his highlight at ADFA had been adventure training, where officer cadets and midshipmen had to fend for themselves out in the bush with the bare essentials. He also enjoyed a ride in a Chinook helicopter in his second year.

“It was exciting to fly in the Chinook all around Canberra and while it isn’t a fast jet, it was still a great buzz.”

ADFA enables officer cadets and midshipmen to develop the necessary skills to be successful junior leaders of the Australian Defence Force. These future leaders embody the best values of the services: Professionalism, Loyalty, Integrity, Courage, Innovation and Teamwork.

ADFA is currently recruiting for its 2015 intake. For further information on military training and study at ADFA and careers in the Navy, Army or Air Force go to: www.defencejobs.gov.au or call 13 19 01.

AN EXCITING CAREER AS A PILOT AWAITS YOU IN THE AIR FORCE. Ever dreamt of commanding the fastest, most exciting and technologically advanced aircraft? Then this is the role that will put you in the hot seat. As an Air Force Pilot, you will have opportunities to carry out flying missions in Australia and possibly overseas. You will also be exposed to comprehensive training both on the ground and in the air to become an efficient and disciplined team member. The training will also develop your personal qualities of leadership, integrity and reliability, enabling you to effectively and objectively perform your duties.

Add to that a fantastic lifestyle that includes a mixture of social and sporting activities, great job security plus the opportunity to see Australia and the world, and you’ve got a career unlike any other.

To find out more about a career in the Royal Australian Air Force, come along to the RAAF Careers Information Session on Wednesday 7th May at Defence Force Recruiting Wollongong, 25 Atchison Street, 6pm. To RSVP, email cptwollongong@dfr.com.au

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