DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6265 3343, Fax: 02 6265 6946
MSPA 360/08
Friday, 14 November 2008
AIR FORCE BALLOON TO ENTERTAIN AT
BUNGENDORE SCHOOL SPRING FAIR
WHAT:
The Air Force Balloon from Central Flying School, will participate in
the 2008 Bungendore School Spring Fair, providing free tethered rides
for members of the public, weather permitting.
WHEN:
Rides will be available on Sunday 16 November, 2008 commencing at
9.00am through to mid-day, subject to fine weather and calm winds.
WHO:
The Air Force Balloon pilot, Squadron Leader Robert Cook (0400 334
329) will be the pilot on the day assisted by his crew, Sergeant Patrick
Feary, Sergeant John Tomati, Corporal Matthew Sliteris, Officer Cadet
Lucy Keegan and Officer Cadet Xanthea Ceridwen.
WHERE:
Venue for the tether activity is the public oval on the corner of Malbon
St and Majura St, Bungendore.
Media Note:
Interviews with the Balloon Pilot can be arranged by contacting
Defence MediaOps prior to noon Friday 14 November, 2008.
Media contact:
Defence Media Liaison: 02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 66
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