Air Force Balloon To Support The Brindabella Christian College Fete

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DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE



Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT

Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 1545


MSPA 151/10

Friday, 7 May 2010


Air Force balloon to support the Brindabella Christian College Fete


The Air Force Balloon, operated by Central Flying School, will support the

Brindabella Christian College Fete by providing tethered rides at Brindabella

Christian College, Lyneham, ACT, this Saturday.


Weather-permitting, tethered flight is planned at Brindabella Christian College,

Saturday 8 May 2010, from 10am until approximately 2pm.


Squadron Leader (SQNLDR) Phil O’Donnell will pilot the balloon, supported by a

crew comprising four Air Force reservists.


While tethered, the Balloon will conduct continuous short flights for event attendees

to a height not exceeding 20 metres.


Media note:

All ballooning activities are heavily dependent on good weather.  Interested media

and organisers should contact SQNLDR O’Donnell the evening prior to get advice on

the likelihood of flying.  Mobile contact is 0412 532 189.


For detailed balloon information go to:  www.airforce.gov.au/balloon


Media contact:

SQNLDR Phil O’Donnell (pilot): (02) 6127 6809 or 0412 532 189


Defence Media Liaison: (02) 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664






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