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Arnhem Drifter

26 July 2011

The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown AM today launched Arnhem Drifter, which will see the Air Force Balloon travel through Arnhem Land, the Kimberley Ranges and central Australia as part of Arnhem Drifter from 28 July to 31 August.

“Arnhem Drifter provides Air Force with a great opportunity to bring aviation to young Australians in remote communities, who otherwise would not be able to experience the magic of flight.

“The Balloon allows many communities and young people to have a ‘hands-on’ experience that is often not possible with our military capability.

“The Balloon also brings a serious education message, teaching science and technology,” the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown AM said.

Since 1990, the Air Force Balloon has provided opportunities for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to bring aviation to young Australians, especially those who do not have a local airport.

Hot air balloons are one of the earliest forms of aviation, and were even used for surveillance in World War I.

Arnhem Drifter will be visiting the following towns over the coming month:

Date

Town

Date

Town

28  July Bourke 19 August Fitzroy Crossing
29 July Charleville 20 August Halls Creek
30 July Longreach 21 August Balgo
1 August Tennant Creek 22 August Yuendumu
2 August Katherine 26 August Marla
5 – 9 August Nhulunbuy 27 August Coober Pedy
10 August Gapuwiyak 28 August Woomera
11 August Ramingining 29 August Peterborough
12 August Tindal 30 August Wentworth
13 August Darwin 31 August Goolgowi
15 August Darwin
17 August Kunnunurra
18 August Wamun

Images of the launch can be accessed via: http://images.defence.gov.au/fotoweb/Grid.fwx?archiveId=5003&search=11120277

Media contact: Defence Media Operations – 02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664

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