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AVIATION STORY 10 |
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RAAF 10 & 11 Squadrons 70th Anniversary 2009 |
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Photos below by RAAF. (Click to Enlarge)
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DATE: 25 September 2009 LOCATION: RAAF Edinburgh |
Story by David H. Media Information supplied by RAAF |
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Airforce Celebrates 70th Anniversary of 10 and 11 Squadrons.
10 and 11 Squadrons have had a significant history in the Australian Defence Forces. A detailed History/Data sheet as produced by the RAAF can be downloaded HERE. Chief of the Air Force, Air Marshal Mark Binskin said, "The squadron's personnel have been involved in operations including World War II, the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Gulf War, Malayan Emergency and East Timor."
Search and Rescue Roles including Great Southern Ocean recoveries of:
Aircraft used by 10 and 11 Squadrons over 70 years:
Orions have been at Edinburgh (Home to Orion Aircraft) since 26 May 1968. Orions are to remain in service until 2018 with a phase-out period proceeding this date. (Photo Opposite: Taken on the day, Orion fly-past)
For more photos see the Defence web site (view)
Parade on 25th September 2009
Celebrations
More information: See our Photo Gallery for more 5DME images. See the RAAF Gallery for more RAAF images.
10 Squadron Australian War Memorial 10 Squadron RAAF Museum 10 Squadron
11 Squadron Australian War Memorial 11 Squadron RAAF Museum 11 Squadron
5DME would like to thank 10 and 11 Squadrons and the various RAAF personnel that contributed to this article. Air-to-Air, Gala Dinner & Sidebar photos courtesy of RAAF (Copyright) Neptune photo courtesy HARS Other photos by 5DME.
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On 25 September 2009 5DME attended celebrations at Edinburgh RAAF Base for the 70th Anniversary of 10 and 11 Squadrons. Up to 1000 former military personnel and guests attended the parade. The Historical Aviation Restoration Society (HARS) attended with several vintage aircraft that were used by these squadrons in their maritime
role. These aircraft
included a Lockheed Neptune and a Catalina. 
10 and 11 Squadrons valued contributions include:
During the Anniversary Celebrations each squadron unvieled alternative nose and tail art. The new artwork was relevant to World War II significance of one of it's AP-3C Orion aircraft.
Various events were held throughout the celebrations including a cake cutting ceremony, static display and personnel and guests attended a Gala Dinner on Friday night. 
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