Vol 58

June 2017

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Sadly, in the few months since our last issue, we have once again lost some very good mates. (Page 2).

Our lovely Page 3 girl this issue is Judy Rodwell and we have lots of pics of Courses from years gone by.  (Page 3).

If you own an Apple computer, don’t be complacent, they do attract viruses. And, be careful if you use public WiFi.  (Page 4)

The RAAF Surface Finishers recently held their reunion at Ipswich.  (Page 5)

DVA have announced grants to support young ADF members when they leave the forces. Well done!   (Page 6).

Ian “Tiny” Ashbrook continues with his remarkable story.  (Page 7)

The Djinnang Association held their annual get together at the Trans hotel in Brisbane.  (Page 8)

Jet engines are interesting bits of machinery. As is Big Ben in London, how does it keep perfect time?  (Page 9)

Butterworth was an amazing posting, all those who spent time there have fond memories.  (Page10)

Does aromatherapy work?  And what are the effects of stress on your body?    (Page11)

Jeff continues with excerpts from his book “Wallaby Airlines”.  (Page 12)

ANZAC Day in Brisbane was once again wonderfully supported by the public.  (Page 13)

Back in September 1975, one of the RAAF;s Caribous was hi-jacked.  (Page 14)

The Australian Vintage Aviation Society held their second Airshow at Caboolture airfield.  (Page 15)

John recounts his experiences flying the modified Australian Vampire.  (Page 16)

Sick Parade. A couple of our mates have been crook. We wish them a speedy recovery. (Page 17)

We’re looking for a few people, perhaps you can help. (Page 18)

This is where you have your say. We look forward to getting your letters - so please keep them coming. (Page 19)

Here’s the news, all the news, the whole news and nothing but the news. (Page 20)

Index.

 

If you're looking for a topic or a photo of someone, click on the Index link on the top of each page and just follow the links.

 

 

 

 

 

RAM thought for the day.

 

Though no one can go back
and make a brand new start,
anyone can start from now
and make a brand new beginning - See more at: http://homeinsteaders.org/category/opportunity/#sthash.1Hd7i5GH.dpuf

Though no one can go back
and make a brand new start,
anyone can start from now
and make a brand new beginning - See more at: http://homeinsteaders.org/category/opportunity/#sthash.1Hd7i5GH.dpuf

Though no one can go back
and make a brand new start,
anyone can start from now
and make a brand new beginning - See more at: http://homeinsteaders.org/category/opportunity/#sthash.1Hd7i5GH.dpuf

 Laughter is the fireworks of the soul.

 

 

2021 – the RAAF’s 100 year anniversary.

 

In 2021 the RAAF turns 100 – and we’re going to celebrate – big time.   See HERE

 

 

Membership.

 

We’ve decided to go with the following membership.

 

·                1 year’s full membership for $12.00.  (now till 30 June 2018)

·                Full membership for $45.00 to 30 June 2021.

 

Annual Membership will run from July one year to June the next, with this year’s annual membership now expiring in June 2018. As we’ve said, full membership is not compulsory, you can still receive the RAM which will remain open, free and available on the net.

 

So, if you’d like to contribute and help us with the ever increasing costs, please join as a full member.

 

If you are already a member (ie: if your name is on this LIST), please fill in the form below and send it to us, if you haven’t already joined (if you're not on the list), please use the form HERE.

 

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Please transfer your joining contribution to:

 

BSB: 124-021       Account number: 1048 7401      Title:  RAAF Radschool Association.

Bank:  Bank of Queensland.

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You can of course pay more if you wish!!

 

 

AND!!  If you work for a firm that would be kind and generous enough to sponsor the Radschool Association, please get in touch.

 

 

 

 

 

Reunions.

 

If you're having a reunion and you would like us to cover it and publish it, let us know and we'll see what can be done.

 

 

 

Errors

 

Our aim is to have this site error free – but that’s probably impossible. But with your help I reckon we can get pretty close. If you see any errors, be they punctuation, spelling, links that don’t work, facts wrong etc, (no matter how small) please let us know so we can fix them.

 

 

 

 

 

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