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Post by mcmaster on Jan 22, 2021 17:07:39 GMT 12
Likely the first of a series of aircraft profiles in lead up to 100y activities. Who better to do the Classic Hornet commentary than ex CDF Mark “Binnie” Binskin. Australia Day Sydney flypast duties now passed on to F35. Something to watch Tuesday except heatwave forecast...  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 22, 2021 17:34:19 GMT 12
That's a great film.
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Post by mcmaster on Jan 27, 2021 19:50:12 GMT 12
No 9
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Post by vultee43 on Jan 27, 2021 21:19:41 GMT 12
SE5a always struck me as a timeless design.
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Post by Mustang51 on Jan 28, 2021 8:19:45 GMT 12
Binnie is a great guy and very, very well deserved his rank as CAF and later CDF.......and he owns a Birdog !
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Post by Mustang51 on Jan 28, 2021 10:28:50 GMT 12
BTW, part of the 100th Anniversary is the trooping of the Queens Colour combined with a mass flypast over Canberra on 31st. Should be telecast by Channel 2 ABC live
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Post by typerated on Jan 28, 2021 11:16:14 GMT 12
Is there a RAAF show still planned for Amberley?
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Post by mcmaster on Jan 28, 2021 13:25:27 GMT 12
Is there a RAAF show still planned for Amberley? I think Avalon 26 to 28 November is the main airshow event for the 100 years |
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Post by Mustang51 on Jan 28, 2021 15:17:48 GMT 12
An announcement on Avalon is due soon. There is a major clash with the Melbourne F.1 which is creating logistics nightmares. Watch this space
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Post by typerated on Jan 28, 2021 15:49:58 GMT 12
And any news on other 100th RAAF events?
I note there are no Australian dates in the calendar for the Blue Angels or Thunderbirds for the next couple of seasons
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Post by Mustang51 on Jan 29, 2021 12:07:23 GMT 12
As soon as I know and free to do so I shall advise the Forum members accordingly
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Jan 31, 2021 12:57:52 GMT 12
An announcement on Avalon is due soon. There is a major clash with the Melbourne F.1 which is creating logistics nightmares. Watch this space Well they can move the bloody F1 then.... I'm all booked for my flights and accommodation for Avalon  I'll hurry up & wait  |
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Post by mcmaster on Feb 3, 2021 16:42:34 GMT 12
No 8 ..The mighty Avro Lancaster..
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Post by mcmaster on Feb 5, 2021 12:10:52 GMT 12
Interesting vid on Sir Angus Houston ex CAF and CDF and when he tried to join the RAF, he was told he was too tall so he slouched a bit and got into the RAAF.
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Post by colford on Feb 7, 2021 9:46:26 GMT 12
And in latest RAAF Centenary related news: AHEAD of centenary commemorations of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), No. 100 Squadron will be re-formed as the Air Force Heritage Squadron, operating from two locations RAAF Base Point Cook and Temora. Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester said 100 Squadron had a proud history and after a 75-year absence it was fitting that RAAF reactivates it in the same year as it commemorates its first 100 years. “First established during the Second World War in February 1942 at RAAF Base Richmond, 100 Squadron was an Air Force bomber and maritime patrol squadron, trained on Australian-built Bristol Beauforts,” Mr Chester said. “The squadron conducted several successful missions throughout the war, taking part in the famous Battle of the Bismarck Sea in March 1943, and eventually disbanding in New Guinea on 19 August 1946. “The heritage fleet of 100 Squadron will continue to recognise the service of previous generations and inspiring the next generation of pilots.” No. 100 Squadron will fly a number of aircraft from the current heritage fleet from Point Cook, Victoria, and Temora, New South Wales. Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Riverina Michael McCormack welcomed Temora’s worthy involvement in marking the RAAF’s centenary. “Temora has an extensive aviation history dating back to the Second World War, where pilots trained at RAAF’s No. 10 Elementary Flying Training School,” Mr McCormack said. “The training school closed after the Second World War on 12 March 1946, but since then Temora has maintained a strong aviation focus, which will now include being part of the rejuvenated No. 100 Squadron. “Temora Historic Flight will build on to the Riverina’s lengthy contribution to the RAAF, which includes RAAF Base Wagga and the former 5 Service Flying Training School at Uranquinty. “The Temora Aviation Museum, of course, has played a special role in preserving RAAF history since 2000 by flying and displaying some iconic warplanes, such as the Spitfire.” The new Air Force Heritage Squadron headquarters at RAAF Base Point Cook would provide a historical connection to the community. The reestablishment of No. 100 coincides with the Centenary of the RAAF, which was formed on March 31, 1921. Imagery and historic aircraft information: www.airforce.gov.au/about-us/history/historic-aircraftPoint Cook based aircraft: • Mustang VH-SVU A68-170 • CT4A VH-NZP A19-077 • Sopwith Pup VH-PSP • Harvard VH-HVD NZ1075 • Sopwith Snipe VH-SNP • RE8 VH-OTF RE8-1 0003 • Winjeel VH-FTS A85-439 • Tiger Moth VH-AWA A17-692 • P-40 A29-90 Temora Based aircraft: • Canberra VH-ZSQ • Cessna A37 VH-XVA • Spitfire Mk.VIII. VH-HET • DH Vampire VH-VAM • Lockheed Hudson VH-KOY • CAC Wirraway VH-BFF • CAC Sabre VH-IPN • CAC Boomerang VH-MHR • Ryan STM VH-RSY • Meteor F8 VH-MBX • Spitfire Mk.XVI VH-XVI • Tiger Moth VH-UVZ Now given the adoption of the No.100 Squadron RAAF identity for the RAAF Heritage Squadron, all they really need to add to their roster to make the full historic connection, is a flying DAP Beaufort! (Or maybe time for a little assistance to that project to help it get over the line.) |
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Post by planecrazy on Feb 7, 2021 10:29:07 GMT 12
Wow that is an impressive lineup.
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Post by Mustang51 on Feb 7, 2021 18:23:43 GMT 12
With my connection to Temora, do you have any idea how many times I have been asked why call them 100 Sqn..........?
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Feb 8, 2021 7:06:02 GMT 12
...100 times?
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Post by Mustang51 on Feb 8, 2021 19:46:03 GMT 12
Ha !!!
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Post by mcmaster on Feb 10, 2021 14:36:45 GMT 12
No 7 . The Cat.."First and furthest"
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