by Philip Whitcher | Nov 12, 2021 | Veteran Reflection, Members, Operation Woods Reflection
Luke I was an Air Surveillance Operator (ASOP) in the RAAF for 9 years. My duties varied, ASOP’s were part of the intelligence branch so that can be broad. Some of the main tasks were: Operating radars in the air defence and border security roles; Tactical datalinks...
by Philip Whitcher | Mar 31, 2021 | Community Stories, Operation Woods Reflection
It’s really good seeing you guys here, it’s been 7 weeks since the fire came through and did an awful lot of damage to the property and you guys have been the first people to actually arrive on the property and start helping with the clean up. Just your response has...
by Philip Whitcher | Mar 29, 2021 | Member Reflections, Operation Woods Reflection, Veteran Reflection
Kylie Baumback: Front row, 3rd from left As a child my family home was totally destroyed by fire. The memories and details have never fully left me, the traumatic feeling of loss linger in the back of my mind popping up every now and again to remind me of the intense...
by Philip Whitcher | Mar 23, 2021 | Member Reflections, Operation Woods Reflection
I’m a born and bred Perth Hills girl, previously in the Glen Forest volunteer brigade. The footage of the fires was heartbreaking, I wanted to give my time to support the community recover and rebuild. On this operation I spoke to a bloke to book a damage...
by Philip Whitcher | Mar 16, 2021 | Member Reflections, Minderoo, Operation Woods Reflection, Partners
My folks live on Kangaroo Island. My family and I got over there a couple of weeks after the fires. I got to see the devastation and hear the stories firsthand. I understand the amount of help these people need. When I heard about the call out for volunteers through...