THE HON. GREG COMBET AM MP
Minister for Defence Materiel and Science
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
058/2010
Ceremony to mark initial acceptance
of two Wedgetail aircraft
What:
Initial Acceptance ceremony for two of the RAAF’s fleet of
Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEWC) aircraft.
When:
Wednesday, 5 May 2010 at 11:30am. Media should assemble
at the main entrance at 1100am. Photographic identification is
required to access the base.
Where:
RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW.
Who:
Minister Greg Combet, senior Defence personnel and Boeing
executives.
The Commonwealth recognises the Initial Acceptance of two Wedgetail
aircraft, delivered by Boeing. Under an incremental delivery schedule,
Wedgetail aircraft will be delivered primarily in two configurations. The first,
which relates to Initial Acceptance, will have system functionality that will
enable the RAAF to formally commence training.
Media note:
Media wishing to attend must register by no later than 5pm on Tuesday 4
May, by contacting Flight Lieutenant Jaimie Abbott on (02) 4034 9113.
Media contacts:
FLTLT Jaimie Abbott (Williamtown)
02 4034 9113
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):
02 6277 7620 or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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