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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Fighter aces hone skills under pressure
AUSTRALIAN and UK squadrons collaborated on streamlining refuelling times at a joint mission in Malaysia recently. Six F/A-18F Super Hornets from Amberley Air Base and…
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Uncle George recalls days in Vietnam
IT WAS a visit to remember for Indigenous Elder Uncle George Anderson at RAAF Base Amberley when he spoke to aviators about life as a…
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