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An initiative by RAAFA NSW to capture the recollections and experiences of both retired and serving Air Force personnel

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39:36

Air Commodore Nick Osborne. Is He a Kiwi, Is He an...

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2022/07/10

Air Commodore Nick Osborne Recent Commander Surveillance and Response Group AIR COMMODORE Nick Osborne joined the RAAF in 2002 having served 20 years in the Royal New Zealand Air Force as a pilot. While in the New Zealand Air Force he flew Skyhawk and Macchi jets and served on exchange at RAAF Pearce flying Macchi and PC-9 aircraft. During his flying career, he accumulated over 5500 hours mostly in jets. He joined the RAAF following the disbandment of the Air Combat Force in New Zealand. During his

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57:58

Air Vice Marshal Joe Vinny Iervasi AM CSC. Very...

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2022/06/27

Introducing AIR VICE-MARSHAL JOE ‘VINNY’ IERVASI, AM, CSC, Air Vice Marshal Joe Iervasi completed flying training in 1989, and converted onto the FA-18 Hornet in 1991. He then, during his Air Force career as a fighter pilot, served in junior pilot roles through to Flight Commander appointments and then Commanding Officer of 3 Squadron. A notable posting was on exchange to 5 Squadron RAF flying the Tornado F3. He deployed on Operation Deny Flight enforcing the no fly zone over Bosnia-Herzigovnia

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55:08

Air Commodore Ben Sleeman, CSC, DSM. Loved Flying...

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2022/06/18

Introducing AIR COMMODORE BENJAMIN SLEEMAN, CSC, DSM, Deputy Air Commander Australia Ben Sleeman joined the Australian Air Force in January 1990 and after attending the Defence Force Academy proceeded to pilot training. Ben then completed fast jet training and was posted to 75 Squadron in Tindal on the F/A-18 Hornet. In 1999 Ben completed 26 Fighter Combat Instructor Course. Ben then deployed on Operation Slipper with 3 Squadron in early 2002. In 2003 he deployed again on Operations Bastille

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44:25

Michael Lee, Avid Military Historian, Anzac Memorial...

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2022/06/18

Introducing Michael Lea who is the current Collection and Content Manager at the Anzac Memorial. Michael has been a professional museum curator and collection manager for over thirty years. He has worked on numerous exhibitions and with a variety of collections in several cultural institutions including the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney, the Australiana Fund and the Anzac Memorial, Sydney. As a keen student of Australian history, he is in the final stages of writing up his PhD thesis

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32:09

Ian Woods: “Funny how life turns out. PER ARDUA AD...

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2022/06/10

Introducing Squadron Leader (ret) Ian Woods. Ian gained substantial experience on Caribous during his time in the Air Force. Caribous were of the famed Wallaby Airlines operated by the Air Force during the Vietnam war and revered elsewhere as one of the best Short Take Off and Landing aircraft in history. Ian learnt not only a lot about Caribous during his time but they were the catalyst for the gaining of a bit of wisdom. From Ian: “I flew over seven hundred hours in the first twelve months.

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46:38

Wing Commander (ret) Chris Mirow: I looked down and...

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2022/06/01

Introducing Wing Commander (ret) Chris Mirow: “We dropped out of the overcast at about eight hundred feet. I glanced to my right and Fergie was nicely tucked into echelon. I waved him out to combat and looked ahead to get my bearings. It looked like Keddah Peak disappearing up into the clouds just up to the north and we were rapidly closing the Malaysian coast. I was thinking that we had been well positioned by our Ground Control Intercept controller so that we could turn to join for a

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41:28

Peter Armstrong. Sometimes the Sound of an Iroquois...

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2022/05/26

Introducing Squadron Leader (ret) Peter Armstrong. The Australian Air Force needs personnel who can adapt to whatever type of demanding operations that they are chosen for. Peter Armstrong, and his mate Peter Bradford, who features in a fellow Podcast, represent the best in pilots who were chosen to fly many different aeroplane types and operated them in a manner that excelled. In this Podcast, listen in as Peter Armstrong describes is life flying Iroquois helicopters in Vietnam where the sound

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48:53

Ray Seaver: Korean War Fighter Pilot Extraordinaire

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2022/05/26

RAY SEAVER: KOREAN WAR FIGHTER PILOT Ray was born in Forbes 1931 during the depression. By 1950/51, Ray was working as a Cadet Engineer in the Blue Mountains Shire but found it did not suit his temperament when he saw an Air Force advert recruiting Pilots. He joined the Air Force and was sent for Pilot Training. In July 1952, he was awarded his Wings and was posted to Fighters learning to fly Mustangs and Vampires. Ray was then posted to 77 Squadron, Iwakuni, Japan via Hong Kong, for further

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01:03:14

Squadron Leader (ret) Peter Bradford. At Heart a Huey...

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2022/05/10

Introducing Squadron Leader (ret) Peter Bradford. The Australian Air Force needs personnel who can adapt to whatever type of demanding operations that they are chosen for. Peter Bradford, and his mate Peter Armstrong, who features in a fellow Podcast, represent the best in pilots who were chosen to fly many different aircraft types and operated them in a manner that excelled. In this Podcast, listen in as Peter Bradford describes is life flying Iroquois helicopters in Vietnam where the sound

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51:43

Brad Manera, War History Guru. Senior Historian and...

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2022/04/22

Introducing Brad Manera, the Senior Historian and Curator of the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney. His career began at the Western Australian Museum and has included foundation curatorial work for the National Museum of Australia, gallery development at the Australian War Memorial and the World Heritage listing submission for the Hyde Park Barracks Museum. A keen public historian, he has led battlefield tours around the world and featured in a range of documentaries. His latest book, In That Rich

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11:06

ANZAC Day 2022 Oratory

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2022/04/11

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41:32

Wing Commander (retired)Garry Ennis DFC. Horses,...

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2022/04/05

Introducing Huck Ennis DFC (Garry Ennis) Huck says: “I spent 15yrs growing up on Tamborine Mt, riding a horse to school, the longest being some 9 miles from Camp Cable to Logan Village aged 8yo. Thank God I am a Country Boy." After, becoming an Apprentice in the Post Master General's Department in 59, I lasted 2 years and joined the Air Force.” In 1961, Huck joined the RAAF, 10 Squadron, as a Rad Tech Air. In 1965 he applied for Pilots Course, graduating to Fighters in 1966. He spent the next 5

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47:30

Captain Peter Collins, AM, RFD, QC, RANR, Leader of...

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2022/04/01

CAPT the Hon PETER COLLINS AM RFD QC Peter Collins joined the ARES (then CMF) aged 17 yrs and served 5years finishing as a Commando officer. His then CO was the legendary Harry Smith SG MC ( Delta Company commander at Long Tan). He earned his Parachute wings in 1969. He joined the Naval Reserve in I975 where he would serve 37 years, mostly in Intelligence and Legal. After leaving the NSW Parliament in 2003, he became the first reservist to act as Fleet Legal Officer for five months in

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36:49

Wing Commander (ret’d) Peter Bennetts - Air Traffic...

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2022/04/01

Introducing Wing Commander (ret'd) Pete Bennetts In 1966, Pete Bennetts joined the Australian Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller. Air Traffic Control is a vital function in keeping the Air Force Fleet safe and operational. It is often edge of the seat work and on occasions extremely demanding. He served as an Air Traffic Controller at many locations including Sydney International. He was well promoted and served in many senior officer postings including Examining/Standardisation Officer,

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44:16

Peter Nuske - A Man of Many Talents: A Man of Many...

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2022/03/21

Introducing Flight Lieutenant Peter Nuske In 1961, Peter started work as a trainee Metallurgist at BHP Newcastle. Peter could see Mirages taking off at Williamtown and in 1967, he joined the RAAF as a trainee pilot and graduated to fly Canberra Bombers. Peter was posted to 2 Squadron in Phan Rang, Vietnam in 1969. He flew 233 bombing missions. In 1970, he returned to Williamtown for fighter training, and got married. He was posted to 76 Squadron on Mirages. He completed an Advanced Navigation

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34:47

the Hon David Elliott MP NSW Parliament. Minister...

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2022/03/07

Introducing the Hon David Elliott MP. In 1995, David Elliott joined the Australian Army and commenced his officer training at Royal Military College, Duntroon, attaining the rank of Captain. Taking 18 months' leave, he worked as Press Secretary for the Hon. Peter Collins, QC MP who was the NSW Leader of the Opposition. During 1999, David was Director for the Australians for Constitutional Monarchy campaign against the referendum for Australia to become a republic; for which he was awarded

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46:32

Al Taylor. Flying is in his Blood. Fighter Pilot...

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2022/03/02

Wing Commander Al Taylor. Flying is in his Blood. Fighter Pilot Extraordinaire Al grew up during WW2 years: Blackout curtains, gas bags on buses, coupons. In 1942, he saw 4 x P-39 Air Cobras carry out mock attacks against the Lithgow Small Arms Factory. He was five and very, very impressed. Growing up, he built and flew control line model aircraft and studied model radio controlled aircraft. In 1952, Al had a Joy ride in a Tiger Moth.” By 1958, Al had joined No 22 City of Sydney Squadron

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Wing Commander (ret) John Landale AFC: Maths Teacher....

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2022/02/21

Introducing Wing Commander John Landale AFC. John started his working life as a maths/science teacher at Gulargambone Central School but after 18 months, applied for RAAF pilot training, graduated to fly helicopters and was soon with 9 Sqn Huey Helicopters in Vietnam where he served for 12 months. He then had a change of pace and after a Search and Recuse stint, took up flying instructional duties in both Australia and Singapore. He then continued his service with choppers at 5 and 9 Sqns in Senior

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52:46

Pete Spurgin. A life of Variety. Fighter Combat...

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2022/02/06

Introducing Wing Commander Peter Spurgin (Retired). Peter has had a wide variety of Air Force Operations from flying fighters in Malaysia and Thailand to peacekeeping operations in the Sinai Desert and lastly with Care Flight. He joined the RAAF in 1963 and graduated as a Fighter Pilot. He was posted on 3 occasions to Malaysia serving on Sabres and Mirages. Pete also served in Ubon, Thailand during the Vietnam War on fighter alert for incursions from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia and was also on

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49:22

Paul McLeod. Intelligence Officer. Lots of Angles to...

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2022/01/23

Introducing Group Captain Paul McLeod, Intelligence Officer. Paul was born in Melbourne into an Air Force family. After attending a number of schools across Australia and overseas, he completed his secondary education at Erina High School and later attended Sydney University, where he studied economics, philosophy, and a little Japanese. After a short time as an infantryman in the Sydney University Regiment, Paul joined the RAAF in1978 for training on 105 Pilot’s Course. Paul was later commissioned

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