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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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26:23

Truckie Carr: High Points (and low) of My Flying Life.

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2021/05/09

John (Truckie) Carr High Points (and low) of My Flying Life. Ejection from Mirage at Dutson Weapons Range (fragment Hi Drag Bomb) First Hornet Qualified Instructor USS Kittyhawk: Carrier Take offs and Landings Flew Search and rescue in Qantas to locate successfully 16 yr old Abigail Sunderland in Southern Indian Ocean Born 1951 1967 Joined the RAAF and trained as an Armanent Fitter. Served in 481 Sqn, 2 OCU, 75 Sqn Butterworth, and Kingswood. 1974 – 92 Pilots Course. 1976

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29:11

Louise Burr. Australian Air Force Airfield (Civil)...

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2021/05/02

SQUADRON LEADER LOUISE BURR AIRFIELD ENGINEER Squadron Leader Louise Burr joined the Royal Australian Army in 1998 as an Australian Defence Force Academy cadet. After two years, she transferred to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and graduated with a Bachelor of Civil Engineer (Honours) in 2001. Louise has served in a range of Combat Support Airfield Engineering (AFENG) roles, Her other AFENG postings have included roles within Airborne Early Warning and Control Systems Project Office (CASG)

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30:15

Bob Redman. Reflections on Vietnam Huey Pilot and ...

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2021/04/21

Wing Commander Bob Redman (AKA Rags) joined the RAAF in Aug 67. He was awarded his wings in Dec 68 and was posted to 5 SQN Fairbairn ACT for conversion to Iroquois helicopters (UH-1B/D). In early 1970 he served with 9 SQN in Vietnam until Apr 1971, including several weeks with the 45th Medevac Company US Army, flying UH-1H ‘Hueys’ from Long Binh. He rejoined 5 SQN at Fairbairn in Jul 71 before rejoining 9 SQN Jan 72 on its move from Vietnam to Amberley QLD. He was mentioned in dispatches for

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29:16

Sir Roden Cutler, VC, AK, KCMG, KCVO, CBE Historic...

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2021/04/11

Sir Roden Cutler, VC, AK, KCMG, KCVO, CBE was an Australian diplomat, the longest serving Governor of New South Wales and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth armed forces. Arthur Roden Cutler was born on 24 May 1916. Arthur grew up in the Sydney Harbour suburb of Manly where he attended the Manly Village Public School. At the age of 15 he was enrolled at Sydney Boys High School. Throughout his

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36:22

John Quaife AM Air Vice Marshal (ret) Talks about...

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2021/03/28

John Quaife graduated from No. 112 Pilots Course in September 1981. After an initial posting to the Strike Reconnaissance Group, and a brief tour flying Canberra aircraft, his operational career has focussed on fighter operations; Quaife's initial fighter training was conducted on Mirage IIIO aircraft. In 1987, Quaife completed F/A-18 Hornet conversion training, and subsequently served with No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, No 77. Squadron and No. 75 Squadron. He is a Fighter Combat Instructor with

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35:48

John Stephens - Building a Replica Sopwith Camel

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2021/03/15

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50:28

The Adventures of Air Vice-Marshal RB (Bob) Treloar,...

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2021/02/16

Air Vice-Marshal RB (Bob) Treloar, AO (Ret’D) Huey and Fast Jet Driver Bob Treloar graduated as an RAAF Pilot in February 1968. He then served in South Vietnam with No 9 Squadron 1969-70, flying Huey helicopters in support of the Australian Task Force including: aeromedical evacuations, dust-off extractions of wounded personnel; insertion and extraction of SAS patrols; combat assaults; gunship operations, people sniffers, and psyops, He was mentioned-in-despatches for action in Vietnam. He

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29:22

Introducing Leading Aircraftman Michael Crapella...

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2021/01/30

Michael joined the RAAF in APR 2016 as an aircraft technician and after training was posted in JUL 17 to 2OCU, where he still is today. He has been trained on the F18 and the F35, participated in four pilot operational conversion courses and one fighter combat instructor course, which was partly carried out in both Townsville and Darwin giving him the opportunity to travel around Australia. In 2019 He was able to go to Mildura for 2OCU’s anniversary and engage with the locals as well as military

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34:35

Lesley Gent OAM - RAAF Family Energetic Wife

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2021/01/30

Introducing LESLEY GENT OAM Lesley whilst having never been in the Air Force is part of the Air Force “fabric”, as have been officers, airman and families since 1921. She grew up in Country NSW. After schooling, she moved to Sydney and worked at David Jones as a Press Relations Officer. A most exciting job. Maharaja of Mysore, Rolling Stones, Tony Bennett, Tom Jones Her Father was Superintendent of Police in the North Eastern District: he had been Mounted Police. In Newcastle she accompanied

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49:38

Wing Commander (ret) Matt Hall Fighter Pilot and...

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2021/01/30

Introducing Wing Commander (ret) Matt Hall. “Since he was old enough to notice planes, Matt Hall wanted to be a pilot. Flying with his dad in a glider, making models at home and meeting officers of the Air Force fuelled his ambition. So when he was accepted for RAAF pilot training, a dream come true. From the rigours of his first job in aviation as an F/A-18 Hornet pilot, to combat over Iraq in the Battle of Baghdad to his post Air Force career as a professional air racer, Matt has survived

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38:48

Wing Commander Grant Burr - Still Flying at...

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2021/01/30

Wing Commander Grant Burr Joined the RAAF in 1996. 2001-2004, he was as a line fighter pilot during which time he deployed to fly combat missions in Iraq as part of Operation Falconer. He then was on exchange with the Canadian Forces. In 2009, he was appointed Executive Officer 77 Squadron and focused his time on ensuring the Squadron’s junior aircrew maintained a camaraderie and passion for fighter flying. Returning to Canada in 2012, he completed the Canadian Forces Command and Staff Course. He

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39:09

John Kindler AO, AFC - Ejected twice from Mirage...

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2021/01/30

Air Vice Marshal (retired) John Kindler AO, AFC As an RAAF fighter pilot and qualified test pilot, John has flown 35 different types of aircraft, but mainly the F-86 Sabre, the Mirage IIIO and the F/A-18 Hornet. He held Squadron, Wing and Group command positions in fighter operations. John was appointed Air Commander Australia in March 2000. He was responsible for the operational training & employment of some 10,000 Air Force combat personnel and the RAAF’s fleet of combat aircraft. John has

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34:24

RON HAACK. AIR FORCE TEST PILOT. MOMENTS IN MY LIFE

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2021/01/30

Wing Commander (retired) Ron Haack Wing Commander retired Ron Haack joined the Air Force in 1970. He thought progression to Astronaut was through fast jet and test pilot qualifications and that is exactly what he did, except for the Astronaut bit. His fast jet experience was mainly Mirage and F18 Hornet. His test pilot career began with the Empire Test Pilot School at Boscombe Down, and eventually included flying the first flights of most RAAF Hornets as they rolled off the assembly line. His

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35:23

Sergeant Grant Biles - Hornet Aircraft Technician

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2021/01/30

Since 2003, Grant Biles has been a Armament Technician on the F18 Classic Hornet. Big job considering the number of times the Hornet has been called upon to perform under pressure. Almost like being on the Pit Crew in a Grand Prix. In this Podcast, he speaks with Gareth McCray about his life helping to keep the F18 in the air and the deployments he has been on including a sojourn in the Middle East. A very interesting and humble man.

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24:54

Emily Willis. F18 Fighter Pilot

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2021/01/30

Flight Lieutenant Emily Willis, Fighter Pilot. Emily joined the Australian Defence Force in 2011 as a General Service Officer under an Aviation Cadetship and graduated with a flying posting to the Defence Force Basic Flying Training School (BFTS). Finishing BFTS, she joined the RAAF as a pilot and continued training at 2 Flying Training School. She graduated to join 2 Operaional Conversion Unit in December 2017 and was then posted to F18s at 77SQN, Williamtown. Emily relates here how her career as

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15:15

WW2 Sister Joan LOUTIT, 2nd M.A.E.T.U. (Medical Air...

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2021/01/30

Sister Joan LOUTIT, 2nd M.A.E.T.U. (Medical Air Evacuation Unit) R.A.A.F. Sadly Mrs Joan Patterson formerly Sister Joan LOUTIT passed away on Sept 11th 2018 A note from Joan: Friends were talking about V. J. Day and what we were doing when the Japanese surrendered in World War II. Some were at school, some went to a ball - I said I was in the Pacific Islands, nursing and flying battle-casualties back to Australia! Someone said that would make an interesting talk... So Joan gave some talks part of

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37:02

F-35A Lightning II Wing Commander Darren Clare

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2021/01/30

For personnel at RAAF Base Williamtown a low-flying F-35A Lightning II is hardly a remarkable sight, but a low pass conducted on August 28 held great significance for Wing Commander Darren Clare. It was his last flight before handing over command of No. 3 Squadron. Having flown more than 350 hours in the F-35A, Wing Commander Clare was not only one of the first RAAF pilots selected to transition to the 5th Generation platform but was also selected as the commanding officer of the first Australian

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35:57

Wing Commander (ret) Jim Treadwell AFC OAM, Meteors,...

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2021/01/30

Wing Commander retired Jim Treadwell AFC OAM, a highly qualified and experienced Air Force pilot and leader. He flew fighters for most of his life including Meteors, Sabres and Mirages. Jim talks about highlights of his career while taking part in the first Sabre Ferry to Butterworth, Malaya, flying on operations during the Malayan Emergency, deploying to Ubon, Thailand as part of the air defence of Thailand during the Vietnam War and then also serving during Indonesian Confrontation. In 1977

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39:45

A Chance in a Million - Related by Pete Ring & Col...

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2021/01/30

23 January 1979! A momentous day would bring complete strangers together in strange circumstances. As with all many momentous events, there was no inkling as to how the day would unfold. The people involved were Ron Mitchell, Pete Ring and Col Tomlinson. A statement from Pete: Having returned from leave, I was scheduled for a Check Ride in a Huey. Ron Mitchell, the QFI checking me out was very experienced, a bloody good pilot and a nice all-round bloke. I was anticipating enjoying the

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14:12

Doctor Ron Houghton, WW 2 Bomber Pilot

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2021/01/20

Dr Ron Houghton, 96 yrs young relates his WWII experience as a Bomber Command Pilot and later in commercial aviation. Ron joined the RAAF Reserve in May 1942 and after training in Australia, was posted to an Advanced Flying Unit (AFU) in the UK. Ron flew Halifax bombers with No.102 Squadron RAF, and fondly remembers a particular petrol run he undertook from Yorkshire to Brussels after Brussels was liberated. His squadron was tasked with delivering some eighty jerry cans of petrol to the fuel

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