Images from the 5 Squadron RAAF - 2017 Centenary Of Formation Reunion Canberra



The images below are a low resolution selection of the 1155 taken during the course of the weekend.


A USB with all 1155 High Resolution images together with the Audio Visual Presentation from the Hangar Bash is available for $60



If your name is not on an image below its because I do not recognise you, I cannot see your name tag or I have just stuffed up.... Send me (Dutchy) an email and tell me who you are with and I will add your name to the plate. I would like all of the names in the table photos, please send me an email and give me the image number and the names left to right.



 


Australian War Memorial 20th October 2017


Dennis Wilkes and Dutchy Holland greet Dave and Sue Furner as they arrive at the Australian War Memorial Dutchy, Tania and Darren 'Strainy' Stain Chris and Kerry Cochrane, ? _DSC3625 _DSC3628 _DSC3629 _DSC3634 Bob Watts prepares to lay wreath _DSC3636 Graeme Rule and Stan Flack Dutchy Holland, Tania and Darren Strain Pat 'Paddy' McMahon and Brian 'Greeny' Green David McCann and Bruce Moore Greg 'Igor' and Karen Millen and Robyn and Greg 'Bushy' Bushnell Dick 'Hazard' MacKerras and Ann McLeod Denis and Valentyna Park with Amanda and John Gardner Mark Pemberton and Dave 'Hoss' Leonard Bob Watts laying Wreath on behalf of the 4/5 Squadron Association Chaplain Robyn Kidd and Bob Watts at the 5 Squadron Plaque Ken and Jan Vote, Snow Batterham (in Background) Anne Wilkes and Bette Gee, Jeff 'Pugsley' Graham looking away Les Roberts, David and Cheryl Stowe Heather Smith, Joanne Frizza and Lorraine Stone Ray 'Tom' Smith and Bruce Stone Mark and Helen Eyre Chaplain Robyn Kidd rededicates the 5 Squadron Plaque in the grounds of the Australian War Memorial Peter 'Rat" Cullerne reciting 'For the Fallen' Dutchy Holland welcoming everybody to the 5 Squadron Centenary of Federation Reunion Wreath at the 5 Squadron Plaque Australian War Memorial The 2017 Reunion Crew Just the members Sid McGibbon (in Wheelchair) the oldest member of the 4/5 Squadron Association. Sid served in WWII with 4 Squadron and turns 100 in November 2017. Ron Mitchell and Peter Bradford Mick Stone and Rob 'Spida' Rider Garry Volk, Bob Cook and Al Owen Biff and Catherine Webeck with Bob Healy Tolly Tolhurst, Tex Hall and Dennis Wilkes (In background RHS) Graham Sutcliffe Igor and Karen Millen Stan Flack, George Tasker and Dags Dorward. Tex Finnerty and Barry Pumphrey Brian Dirou Graham Sutcliffe and Phil Larter Dave Edwards and Slim Hurrell Woofa And Porta Predergast Terry Warden and Austin 'Macca' McDonald Neil 'Pico' Picton and Scouse Warbrick Bruce Moore, John 'Gibbo' Gibson and Peter ' Buckles' Buckley Bill McCubbin, Mick Stone, Spida Rider and Jim Cole Wal Nelowkin and Gary Volk Frank Di Stefano and Nev Watts Steve Shuck and David 'Strop ' Lackner Nickie and Brendan Casey and Greg 'Jack' Adams Peter Ring and Lianne Adams Jo and Kevin Sharpley Peter 'Blue' Wilde, Gordon "Flubb' Watts and Dennis Wilkes Pat and Sue Darcy George Tasker and Stan Flack Trevor and Jeanette Sheehan Ian and Geralyn Oxborrow with Jim Demmery John 'Boaty' Boatman, Mark Cini and Mark 'Monk' Monkley Bob Healy and Grizz Adams Don and Katheryn Porter, Mike Robinson and Mac Weller ?, Bruce? and Laurie Muscatt Dags and Ann Dorward Fred and Maria Rowe Bob Fenwick and Janine O'Callaghan Barry Waters, Baz McCutcheon and Tony Harding Austin 'Macca' McDonald, Peter 'Tolly" Tolhurst, Don and Kathryn Porter Maria Harding and Phyllis Waters Marie and Tony Harding with Phyllis Waters Peter 'Rat' Cullerne, Leon Peachey and Phil Beatty Rob Nedwich, Dennis Roles, Kevin Erwin, Earle Murray and Jim Roche John ' Scouse' Warbrick with Mick 'Rokit' and Louise Routledge Kai and Therese Hanson Trevor 'Biff' and Catherine Webeck John Gardner and Col 'Colbat' Butters Graham and Gayle Bradshaw PANO-7

 

The Hangar Bash 21st October 2017


150 metres of Fence Wrap covered the cages. Designed by Dutchy, the wrap covered the history as well as some candid photos from the squadrons' past Tha Hangar (and Marquee) ready for guests arrival The Table setting The committee collected swags of Memorabilia including the Aircrew Conversion Course photos. The old 'Hours' board back close to where it lived for years. Tail rotor hub belonging to Neil 'Thommo 2' Thompson Huey greeted the buses as they arrived Steve 'Shucky' Shuck and Stew Saw The guests arrive - Gill Coughlan and Teressa Smith (Wife and Daughter of Snow Coughlan (deceased)) John 'Patto' Patten and Allan 'Jarvo' Jarvis John 'Birdy' Strike and his partner Ruth O'Brien Our own Centenarian, Sid McGibbon and Trevor Jepson John 'Gibbo' Gibson Liz and Bernie 'Grealz' Grealy Liz and Angus Houston with Garry 'Flubb' Watt The line up for the entrance bar. Roger Purdie and 'Dutchy' Holland Lots of photos were taken with Huey Huey was a huge hit. And that sound.... Warren and Janine Madsen with Grant 'Virg' Stuart Neil 'Thommo 2' Thompson and Peter Hayton John 'Robbo' Robson signs the ACMFO tail rotor restored and painted by Neil 'Thommo 2' Thompson. Ian 'Warbo' and Connie Warburton Gus and Kirsten with Don Porter. Gus is CO 34 Squadron and is the 'MAN WHO SAID YES'. Don Served at 5 Squadron How to quieten a room - Play the sound of an Iroquois. The Presentations begin. Dick Joyce, Rob Bromage, Stan Flack, Alan Colgrave, Wayne Carroll, Dags Dorward, George Tasker, Doug Pickering and George ' Blue' Carseldine. 5 Squadron Elecos. The Celebration Cake arrives. George 'Tui' Wahsington and WOFF Matt Davis who ran the 34 Squadron Push for us. Say no more... Paul 'Snow' Batterham and John 'Gibbo' Gibson Dutchy, Bruce Martin (First CO of 5 Squadron Fairbairn). Phil Larter (First Techo at 5 Fairbairn) and Louise Routledge Henry 'Kwak' Kwaczynski, Adam 'Sam' Samulski and John Nicholls Chris and Jenny Tutin with Dick 'Hazard' MacKerras Greg McLaren, Rat Cullerne and ? Kerry 'Porta' Pendergast and 'Filthy' Bill Stewart Russ and Brenda Hateley Roger Purdie and Dutchy Holland Rudy Mech, John 'Scouse' Warbrick and Dave Moles Trevor 'Biff' Webeck, Bob Healy, and Neil 'Pico' Picton Wayne Slack-Smith, Russell 'Tex' Finnerty and Ivar Stromberg Peter 'Rat' Cullerne opens proceedings CO 34 Squadron Gus Porter gives a well crafted Welcome Speech Kirsten and Gus Porter Phil Larter (first techo), Jim Roche (first crewie) and Bruce Martin (first CO) at 5 Sqn Fairbairn Dutchy, Brice Martin, Phil Larter and Louise Routledge Darren 'Woofah' Wolf and Tony 'Foo' McGee Bob Healy, Darren 'Woofah' Wolf and Tony 'Foo' McGee Mark Cini and Peter 'Porky' Praniess Russ Hateley and Bob 'Hobbo' Hobson signing the Fence wrap The AV Presentation Angus gives a rousing and funny speech Dennis Roles Geoff ' Skip' Ledger Angus presents Rat with an award for his long volunteering services Including 4/5 Squadron, Vietnam Vets and RFA Peter 'Rat' Cullerne's award Neil 'Thommo 2' Thompson presents WOFF-AF Rob 'Swanny' Swanwick with a signed print recognising his contribution to getting the Hangar Bash approved Dutchy Presents Gus Porter (CO 34 Squadron) with a signed print for saying YES to the Hangar Bash Rat presents a gift to WOFF Matt Davis and his team for the assistance provided in making ur 2017 Hangar Bash a HUGE success Angus presenting a momento to Sid McGibbon for 70 years of continuous service to the 4/5 Squadron Association and in recognition of his 100th Birthday Peter 'Rat' Cullerne presents a gift to Averil Holland for the behind the scenes work in getting the 2017 reunion organised Angus presents Dutchy with a print for arranging the 2017 reunion. Garry 'Flubb' Watt says a few words Liz Houston cuts the Centenary Celebration Cake _MOF9919 _MOF9924 _MOF9926 _MOF9929 _MOF9932 _MOF9934 _MOF9941 _MOF9947 _MOF9950 _MOF9954 The Buses depart Our Intrepid Photographer Howard 'Moff' Moffat. Howard was in Photographic Section at Fairbairn during his RAAF days. Moff is now a professional Photographer in Canberra.

 



Canberra Helicopters Open Day 22nd October 2017

On Sunday Canberra Helicopters opened their hangar for us to have an up-close-and-personal with Hanna the Huey and the CH Squirrel. Bungendore Rotary provided the sausage sizzle for us.



Here's how it should look Great Cap Abby Leonard and Dave 'Rowie' Rowe Leanne Hutchison and Mark Kent Les Dunn, Ken 'Becky' and Avril Baque Terry Warden, Ivar Stromberg and Ralph 'Lemmy' Leembruggen Dick and Margaret Joyce Dave 'Rowie' Rowe and Richard 'Broomy' Brougham George 'Tui' Washington and Family Austin 'Macca' McDonald, Dutchy and Peter "Tolly' Tolhurst Darren 'Strainy' Strain, Rod 'Ryebuck' Shearer, Michael 'Quinnie' Quinn and Wayne 'Whisky' Carter Ted and Mary Maxwell ? Neil 'Thommo 2' Thompson, Bob Fenwick and Les Roberts Peter 'Rat' Cullerne and Abby Leonard Abby Leonard and Hannah the Huey Hannah

 



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