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Qld Air Museum - Fast Jets & The Future 28 Sep 2024 - Rebelrach - Thursday 3-Oct-2024

Date: Sat 28 September 2024

Venue: Queensland Air Museum, 9 Pathfinders Drive, Caloundra West, Qld

Time: 1000-1400

Mission: Theme of the event was “Fast Jets and the Future” so perfect for us! Our 12th year to wow the crowds at the Qld Air Museum, this day being the 3rd event of the year for fundraising for the museum. Always a great troop for the aviation enthusiasts amongst us with great photo opportunities as we mingle with the crowd and exhibits.


Trooper Attendance:

Redback Garrison:
Stormraven 181st Pilot
Mykill – Tie Pilot
Imperial Soup – TK
Rebelrach – POC / Wrangle
Sithprincess – Tonnika Sister
Lucky Phil – ISB Officer
 
RL Tatooine Base:
Gavin – Xwing pilot
Rebelrach – Xwing pilot
Lucky Phil – Wilrow Hood
Sithprincess – Tonnika Sister


Support Crew:
Robotom – Wrangle / Photos


Details:  A very wet day greeted the troopers as we assembled for the troop from 0900.  Luckily for everyone the showers became more sporadic and manageable as the gates opened at 10am. This year there were giant scale warplane models and even the Navy band was playing jazz. The crowds were a bit down due to the weather, it got busier towards lunch time. Troopers wandered amongst the aircraft displays and stopped for photos with the public and museum volunteers, well received as always. Shoutout to Jeremey (Imperial Soup) for his first event here, he did a great job.
 
We had a break for lunch then did another hour around the museum, walking through the F-111 hangar and a big group of kids who were there for a Birthday party were thrilled to see the troopers, many photos ensued. With the event wrapping up a quick trip to the gift shop – the Museum is 50 years old this year so lots of merch to check out – troopers said farewell for another year to the staff and headed home.

Charity Funds Raised: Nil

Injuries / Malfunctions: Nil.


Public Incidents: NIL. 

Mission Status: SUCCESS – as always!!! A HUGE thanks to all the troopers that came up in the wet weather and made it a great event. The museum keeps adding more exhibits and models each year making it always a great troop. We have a standing invitation again for next year!   


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RE: Qld Air Museum - Fast Jets & The Future 28 Sep 2024 - Firestorm - Thursday 24-Oct-2024

Fantastic effort troopers. I really need to get along to next year’s troop


RE: Qld Air Museum - Fast Jets & The Future 28 Sep 2024 - Thumb - Sunday 27-Oct-2024

great work team