Our 176 air dispatch squadron participated in exercise elephant trail 16 from 0311 march. It has also seen the trend of 1960 being reversed by the disbanding of army reserve air dispatch units and the inclusion of ares air dispatchers as part of 176 ad sqn. Centenary of military airdrop international air dispatch reunion melbourne vic 2017. In may 1940 it moved forward into belgium, where it suffered very heavy loses between 10 and 23 may 11 aircraft were lost in a period where the lysander suffered very heavily. The air dispatch duties are currently carried out by one squadron, that squadron being 176 air dispatch sqn ract. The squadron was formed at dum dum, india on 15 january 1943 from a detachment of no. The background to the unit is not the normal makeup but is a mix of personnel. If youre into reallife adventure and excitement, look no further, this is a book for you.
No 453 squadron flight richmond air base air traffic services. No 285 squadron air mobility group flight simulator and technical training. Soldiers from the 176th air dispatch squadron talk while waiting. Explore the collection our collection contains a wealth of material to help you research and find your connection with the wartime experiences of the brave men and women who served in australias military. Ideal for commercial and military aircraft, weapons systems and more, this line of dcdc power converters is ready to fly when you are. New airdrop gear successful in antarctica contact magazine. Raaf 37 sqn and australian army 176 ad sqn down under. Raaf base richmond is located 50 kms northwest of sydney. The middle two weeks saw the troop in puckapunyal participating in the bn handover parade and the traditional blood week played between 26 transport squadron and 176 air dispatch squadron.
Raaf base richmond, located 50 kms northwest of sydney, was the first air force base to be established in new south wales and the second in australia. Abbreviations preceded by an asterisk, other than navy numbers, may never be used singly. It was now responsible for the training of crews for the hercules fleet, but in march 2002 the unit was disbanded again. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written. Royal australian air force and australian army combine for. People honours and awards 1 collections digitised collection 1 share this page. Raaf base richmond was the first air force base to be established in new south wales and the. The riggers are not members of the ract, they are members of the raaoc. Wrightpatterson air force base trunking system, riverside. Details of books and more information via the link below. Where the same abbreviation has more than one meaning, the several meanings have been arranged alphabetically. The offer is subject to fleet networks terms and conditions. Air dispatch association of australia adaa home facebook. Australian armys 176 air despatch squadron working with the raaf 35 and 37.
Join facebook to connect with daryl vandine and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Tau, consisted of 176 air dispatch company, 2 field ambulance, 33 dental unit, 2 composite ordnance depot and the 101 field workshop of royal australian electrical and mechanical engineers. The air dispatch assn of australia is a source of camaraderie for past and present air dispatchers. Boeing c17 globemaster iii in australian service wikipedia. Air dispatch association of australia adaa, sanctuary point, new south wales, australia. Ex elephant trail 16 raaf 37 sqn and army 176 air despatch sqn. From the mid1970s until the mid1990s 1st air transport support regiment comprised two air dispatch squadrons.
Military aviation raf fastjet combat squadrons 80% reduction since gulf war i zzzzzzzzzz. Wackett of no 3 squadron, australian flying corps, developed a. Superintendent, air freight former employee united november 30, 2019. During the first world war it had served as a reconnaissance squadron, but at the outbreak of the second world war it was an army cooperation squadron with the ill fated westland lysander. The base is home to the royal australian air forces transport headquarters, air lift group, and its major operational formations, nos. Ysri is one of australias oldest and largest air force bases. I have learned from some of the most professional people in the world and i feel they have helped to.
Dennis cook, 50th flying training squadron instructor pilot, welcome attendees to the 14th flying training wings 2018 annual awards banquet feb. Our 176 air dispatch squadron participated in exercise elephant trail 16 from 03 11 march. The 35 water transport squadron part of the 10th force support battalion 10 fsb. It is located within the city of hawkesbury in the northwestern fringe of sydney, new south wales, between the towns of windsor and richmond. The years of combat, 19651968 by march 1965, the government and armed forces of south vietnam were on the verge of collapse under the weight of the enemys politicalmilitary offensive. New lighting aids maintenance personnel at raaf base richmond. Salary packaging that really does having served in the defence. The basic raf squadron badge is the same for all squadrons, a circlet in air force blue surmounted by a crown.
New lighting aids maintenance personnel at raaf base. Williamtown employs approximately 3,500 personnel, including military, civilians and. Army air dispatch is provided by a combined regular and reserve army 176 air dispatch. One of the roles allocated to ract was the air dispatch role. Garrick christian, 14th operations support squadron chief controller rapcon, and 1st lt. We are asked to give up so much of ourselves for the freedom of our country. Air force february 5, 2009 news 3 call fleet network on 0 738 601 to qualify for this offer you must mention this advert to fleet network, prior to completion of your initial contract. The loads were prepared on the base and then transported to the flight line. Flight of spitfire vc ar612 and squadron leader b j e l. All i can say is the air force has been good to me. The army reserve squadron was disbanded in 1994 and reservists transferred to 176 ad sqn. At least four books have been authored by despatchers.
Royal australian air force wing commander stuart johnson has hailed the installation of lighting fixtures at raaf base richmond, which has proven to be a gamechanger for maintenance personnel works have been completed for stage one of the project to install tarmac lighting at richmond, seeing the delivery of 16 lights to the no. Count on the dvetr for maximum functionality in a minimal, board. Dropping heavy equipment out of a raaf aircraft was no small feat for a combined air force and army team. The air despatch troop, providing aircrew to 47 air despatch squadron royal logistics corps, who deliver logistical resupply to ground troops from the rafs c hercules transport aircraft. Dropping heavy equipment out of a royal australian air force c17a globemaster aircraft was no small feat for a combined air force and army team. Australian army personnel from 176 air dispatch squadron load the first batch of humanitarian aid bundles at al minhad air base in the uae to. The roots of air dispatch in the australian defence force can be traced back to air. Army air dispatch is provided by a combined regular and reserve army 176 air dispatch squadron based at raaf base richmond, new south wales, australia, the squadron is a subunit of the 9th force support battalion 9 fsb. Add a oneline explanation of what this file represents. Since the yearlong american punitive campaign failed to deter the north vietnamese, the johnson administration decided that a massive effort was. The 176 ad coy banner, was created and first paraded in melbourne victoria in 1996. Air crew selection board no 7 acsb cardington acsea air command south east asia acseaass air command south east asia air service squadron actc air cadet training centre at rafc cranwell acu air. Defence exercises air force and army combine for us air drop. As such it moved to france with the bef in september 1940.
Australian army personnel load humanitarian aid bundles at. Trunking system profile for wrightpatterson air force base trunking system, riverside, ohio scanner frequencies. To develop and enable selfdisciplined, confident and responsible young new zealanders. Boeing c17 globemaster iii in australian service explained. The us air force is not just a job, its an adventure that can take you all over the world while teaching you some very valuable skills that can be transferred to many future careers. Air national guard command chief visits alaskan air guardsmen. Soldiers from the 176th air dispatch squadron talk while waiting for inbound aircraft at londonderry drop zone in march. Yockell named angs human resource advisor of the year. Raf fastjet combat squadrons 80% reduction since gulf war i. The number was more recently allocated to cambridge university air squadronno 5 air experience flightuniversity of london air squadron, all located at raf wyton. As with any job, working for the usaf has its challenges.