THE HON. GREG COMBET MP
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
109 /2009
RAAF CARIBOU RETIRES TO AUSTRALIAN WAR
MEMORIAL
What:
Following a flypast at a height of 500 feet over the Australian
War Memorial and Canberra Airport, Caribou A4-140 will be
received by the Australian War Memorial
Where:
Qantas Hangar, Canberra Airport
When:
Friday, 27 November 2009
Flypast approx 12.50 pm
Hand over ceremony 1.00 pm
A4-140 is the Air Force's oldest remaining Caribou, and is the oldest aircraft in
the Australian Defence Force fleet. It was part of the initial three Caribou
which were delivered to Australia in April of 1964. In its 45 year career, A4-
140 flew in Vietnam from 1968 to 1971. In 1975, it was involved in evacuation
missions between East Timor and Darwin. The aircraft supported further flood
relief in Australia in 1983 and 1988, and supported the Search and Rescue
detachment at RAAF Base Pearce in the 1980s. A4-140 has continued active
service with 38 Squadron.
Media Note: Timings of flypast may be subject to change due to operational
requirements. The aircraft will stop in front of the Qantas hangar.
Attending media are required to fax photographic ID to the Australian War
Memorial on (02) 6243 4585 by 11 am Thursday. Please include an email
address for receipt of fax and location map. Media should arrive by 12.30 pm
Friday.
The aircraft will officially be handed over by Air Commodore John Oddie,
Commander Air Lift Group to Ms Nola Anderson, Assistant Director, Branch
Head National Collection.
Media contacts:
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):
02 6277 7820 or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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