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  • Cronan leads way for Eddies juniors

    Cronan leads way for Eddies juniors

    LEADING Southeast Queensland boys’ school St Edmund’s College has announced a new Director of Junior Schooling. Craig Cronan was part of the “Eddies’’ team between…

  • US trials a success for Allies

    US trials a success for Allies

    RAAF crews from Amberley Airbase have spent a month perfecting air-to-air refuelling trials in the US. A KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport from 33 Squadron provided…

  • Never too busy to help the needy

    Never too busy to help the needy

    ONE of the most in demand RAAF squadrons still found time to raise money for charity. RAAF Amberley’s 1 Combat Communications Squadron raised more than…

  • Where have all the Christmas Beetles gone?

    Where have all the Christmas Beetles gone?

    CHRISTMAS Beetles have long heralded the beginning of the festive season. But, in recent years, the popular scarab seems to have vanished from its old…

  • Loving care brings Cat back to life

    Loving care brings Cat back to life

    RESTORATION crews at Amberley have played a part in bringing back an historic aircraft to its original wartime glory after it was handed over to…

  • Free falling into PNG war tribute

    Free falling into PNG war tribute

    AUSTRALIAN Army personnel recently parachuted into Papua New Guinea for the 80th anniversary of the World War II Nadzab Landings. The airdrop mission flew from…

  • Heavy lifters put in hard yards

    Heavy lifters put in hard yards

    C-17A Globemasters – the heavy-lifting workhorses of Defence – have arrived at Amberley for a biannual group exercise. RAAF’s No. 36 Squadron and the United…

  • Frances making the right connections

    Frances making the right connections

    FLYING Officer Frances Phelan says her career refuelling strike and fighter aircraft has taught her a whole new approach to life. Her unique role involves…

  • Remembering the Fallen with gruelling workouts

    Remembering the Fallen with gruelling workouts

    PHYSICAL training instructors from 23 Squadron honoured Remembrance Day at Amberley Air Base with a host of punishing workouts. All Amberley-based units competed in teams…

  • World first in medical training

    World first in medical training

    VIRTUAL reality technology is assisting Air Force medical professionals to prepare for aeromedical evacuation missions. RAAF Base Amberley’s Health Occupational Conversion Unit (HOCU) BlueRoom is…

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