RAAF Williamstown - (Yes I'm finally doing it.)

[TrooperDyl]

TROOP REPORT

LOCATION:
RAAF Base, Williamstown

LANDSCAPE/WEATHER:
A lovely warm day

DATE/TIME:
Friday 18th December 2009 - 1300 - 1800hrs

SCG TROOPERS:
TK-5057 - Nostrum
CC-6689 - TrooperDyl
TK-8351 - DaveJ

WRANGLERS/PHOTOGRAPHERS
TK-7184 - Princess Cupcake (Testing out his TB)
DalekBill
Tara

REPORT:
What a fantastic day this was. Why? There are a few reasons. Chief amongst those is that we met a wonderful man by the name of Bill.
What can be said about this man?
A lot.
What will I say? Not much.
Nah...... He's a top bloke that we've all come to know and love. He treated us like royalty that day.
Bill, you're a gentleman and a scholar mate. Your wit is a welcome addition to the SCG.
We started off the day being introduced to the 'Caravan of Courage'.


Check out the Redneck behind Rah!!! - "Git offa my land"


Inside!!!

So we got changed and prepared to head out and meet the wonderful kiddies and adults of the RAAF base.
What a response!!! We could barely walk 5 feet without being mobbed.


Here we are with Bill's boss. He was stoked to see us.


Bill gets some BFG goodness.

All that trooping really took it's toll.




All better.

Trooper down!!! I repeat we have a trooper down!!!


Clear!!!

After we got patched up Bill took us over to visit Fighter World!!! What a fantastic place!

One of the operators saw us coming and attacked us with a feather duster!! We stated our intentions and relations improved.


HFG!!!


TK 5057 you are cleared for take-off.


Houston, we have a problem.


Rebels located. Fire for effect....

After Fighter Town we headed back to the field and wowed the kids some more and then Bill fed us.


"Ma, git my gun"

Bill then took us up to the control tower for a tour. We met 2 of his colleagues and got to check out some of the equipment that they use to control the air space in the vicinity.


Negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.



Next up came an awe inspiring display of air superiority. The F-18 Hornet.
What a sight to behold! It came roaring over and we stood transfixed as the pilot put it through it's paces.



Soon after TK-7184 and the lovely Tara arrived and Mack got to test drive his Biker Scout costume.



We trooped some more.



And some more.

Incidentally, the child seen poking TK-8351 mysteriously disappeared.

And now for the money shot....


Exterminate!!!
I'm so glad we didn't shoot (well...bludgeon) for we gained a Bill that day.
Win!!!

CASUALTIES:
Zero.


INJURIES:
None.


ARMOUR REPAIRS:
Not this time.


HAPPY PEOPLE:
Everyone.


MISSION STATUS:
Complete.
Thanks to Bill and the RAAF for such a fantastic day.

[Mack]

LOL

[Leo]

/facepalm

[Bill-Tin-Wardrobe]

I feel so ashamed at all the derision I have poured upon you for the lateness of this report.
It is a beautiful expression of the love that was exchanged that day.

Dyl, great report and a couple of photos I had (or would rather have) forgotten about.

For my part, it was a pleasure to host. As a person that was on the hosting end of the troop I honestly think it is important to mention that this group provides a much valued service and the members should be treated with great respect and care. You did this troop at rather short notice and with a great deal of enthusiasm. I only hoped my efforts to make you all comfortable were enough.

There should be another opportunity this year but with any luck, I should be trooping with you.

Cheers bud.

[Mack]

booyah, great report.

[Indiana Citroen]

entertainment

[Nostrum]

It was a fun day, that's for sure!

[Leo]

Those pictures are awesome, looks like a lot of fun was had

[Sir_Remic]

now im sad.... because i coudn't go .... i need to go cry in a corner somewhere till the next troop

[Nostrum]

You just need to troop with Bill to make up for it.

Oh, and, y'know, get in a cockpit.

[Shorty]

Nice one! Real incentive and inspiration to get the armour done!

[blur]

You'll get there. We can't wait to troop with you (and hopefully your bloke as well), soon

It's been too long since our party in Canberra!

[MJ]

Love the pics......was trying to work out which williamstown was it.....yes  I know I'm a dag