Last updated: April 10, 2012
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RAAF Squadrons celebrate 70th anniversary event

77 Squadron original Michael Michael, from Perth, with Sydney’s John Seaton, aged 85

29 Mar 12 | A VERY proud Michael Michael flew from Perth to RAAF Base Williamtown on March 16 to attend the 70th anniversary of Nos. 77, 76 and 75 Squadrons.

Young life cut short

Leading Aircraftman Douglas Bell

RAAF Base Williamtown has tragically lost a well-liked and respected young airman following a horrific car accident less than 1km from the base.

Empowering Women

Lieutenant Colonel Darleen Young with the International Women’s Day pamphlet.

‘EMPOWER Women in the Pacific’ was the topic presented by Lieutenant Colonel Darleen Young at the International Women’s Day morning tea conducted at the ADF Warfare Centre at RAAF Base Williamtown on March 8.

Base to get clean-up

Preparing for the clean up are (l-r) Clint Van Dorssen (GTESPO); SGT Greg Wilson (AEWCSPO); Erin Madden (TFSPO) and CPL Raelene Hoffmann (453SQN).

THE RAAF Base at Williamtown and its surrounds will get its own clean-up day when civilian staff join Defence personnel in a Clean-Up Australia Day.

Flying the Special Olympics torch

Pictured with State MP Craig Baumann (Port Stephens), Tim Owen (Newcastle) and Andrew Cornwell (Charlestown) are Special Olympians (l-r) Steve Robson, Harry Langford, Mel Eustace, Chris Bunton, Kieran Corry and Sandy Freeman.

THE inaugural 2013 Asia Pacific Special Olympic Games will be hosted by Newcastle and the Hunter - following the success of a NSW Government backed bid with Special Olympics Australia.

Guam exercise success

RAAF Commanding Officer 2SQN, WGCDR Paul Carpenter, in front of an Airborne Early Warning and Control Wedgetail aircraft at Exercise Cope North Guam 2012.

A CONTINGENT of No 2 Squadron personnel and Airborne Early Warning and Control Wedgetail aircraft have returned from a successful training exercise in Guam.

Proud history of RSL Sub-Branch

RSL Sub-Branch president Bob Stuart with a WWI bugle in front of the display cabinet.

STEEPED in proud history, the Stockton RSL & Citizens Club stands as a beacon to the close-knit, seaside town supporting the community for decades in both the good times and the bad.

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