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07-05-2007, 05:05 PM
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Flying high...
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: QLD
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Tomorrow, Im about to start the biggest and most challenging journey of my life. I am to embark on a Defence Force career. It has been a long process to get to this stage considering I applied 6 months ago. At first I just wanted to be a heavy vehicle mechanic, but after sitting for my aptitude test and technical tests, it opened up more career choices as I achieved a high mark.
From this I chose a position as a Aircraft Technician. I quit my job a month ago and over the last few weeks I have been getting myself physically prepared by doing exercise as specified, push up, sit up and jogging every second day. My parents have been the biggest help as they have been supporting throughout the whole process. My Mum for all her loving care and my Dad who has been my personal trainer. I am going to miss them dearly. As silly as it sounds Im also going to miss my car, my AU. When ever I get stressed out, I go for a drive to get it away from it all and clear my head which helps me keep sane. After I have my enlistment ceremony in the morning, I will be driven to the airport and then fly out to Adelaide, South Australia, then on to Edinburgh and begin my recruit training which goes for 10 weeks and 2 days. I'd like to bid everyone on this forum a farewell and I'd like to thank all the members who have helped me and given me advice with my car. Matt aka AU dude Cheers
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AU1 Forte - 17'' AU2 Tickford rims on all corners, Super low springs,
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07-05-2007, 05:07 PM
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Back to Le Frenchy
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Back home.....
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Good luck mate but I'm sure we'll see you on here again from time to time. You won't be able to keep away for that long lol. All the best.
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07-05-2007, 05:10 PM
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Flying high...
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: QLD
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Yes, I will return lol. And hopefully with more mods haha. Thanks mate.
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AU1 Forte - 17'' AU2 Tickford rims on all corners, Super low springs,
KYB shock absorbs + camber castor kit and a 3.45 LSD, Tickford snorkel, 3" mandrel intake, K&N pod in the box, Polished Rocker Cover. |
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07-05-2007, 05:13 PM
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Location: Canberra
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good luck to ya mate. hope you enjoy your new career...
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07-05-2007, 05:14 PM
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Official AFF conservative
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide, SA
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Later matt. Hope the people of Adelaide welcome you!
All the best and thanks for doing your part to look after this land girt by sea!
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07-05-2007, 05:14 PM
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White Car Driver
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Melbourne
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Good luck mate, all the best in your new career!
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07-05-2007, 05:14 PM
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King of the Fairy's.
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: CeeeeeTown.
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I got a mate in Adelaide at the moment who is thinking of taking the same position, but I've been trying to talk him out of it to be honest. But all the best mate and I hope it works out for ya.
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07-05-2007, 05:20 PM
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Get EcoBoosted
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NSW: Newcastle, Sydney & Wollongong
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good luck! keep those planes in the air! (we don't want them on the ground do we? lol)
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07-05-2007, 05:24 PM
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Flying high...
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: QLD
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haha, ill do my best...
cheers
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AU1 Forte - 17'' AU2 Tickford rims on all corners, Super low springs,
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07-05-2007, 05:31 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2005
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good luck ,i take my hat off to you,make us proud
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07-05-2007, 06:03 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Wagga
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Good luck with it,
my brother just got out of the Army and is doing great things career wise. the Army was a really good stepping stone for him
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07-05-2007, 06:18 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Wherever envi takes me...
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 Good luck mate, hope you have a good time. Get as much sleep as you can down there, hahahahaha.
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07-05-2007, 06:23 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Liverpool
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Good luck to ya mate, all the best.
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07-05-2007, 06:33 PM
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Focus on my Focus
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Canberra
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Good luck mate. You'll love being in the service. Most awesome thing you can do in life I reckon. Have fun in recruit school. The friends you make there will be with you for life. And remember not to take crap from anyone!
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07-05-2007, 06:39 PM
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Slide Baby Slide
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SA - The Drift State
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Good Lukc and all the best in your future adventure!
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07-05-2007, 07:20 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: WA, Perth/ Pilbara
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Good Luck mate, got a mate in the air force, As a Electronics technician and he loves it, always got some funny **** to tell ya when he’s back in town, says joining up was the best thing he has done.
His Nickname at Recruit school was Commando, as he just cruised throe any PT they chucked at em, was the only one who could climb the ropes using just his arms and still beat everyone else to the top LOL. |
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07-05-2007, 07:24 PM
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Well Done, and good luck. Dont worry, you will be back, no can escape AFF! 
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07-05-2007, 11:13 PM
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Burning Up 98 Octane
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Adelaide SA
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Congrats on the enlistment mate. I did 21 years in the Army and it was great. PM me if you get any time off as I only live 10 Mins from the base and I can show you the great watering holes around Adelaide. Good luck.
Regards Bob
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07-05-2007, 11:18 PM
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Force Fed Fords
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Victoria
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Matt, all the best. My only regret in life is not to have joined the regs and served our country........
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09-06-2007, 01:40 PM
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Flying high...
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: QLD
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G'day Aff Members, I finally got day leave and have been spending money all day lol. Im training at the RAAF base in edinburgh, its pretty hard but it fun. A few days ago an F/A18 fly about 200m over head and it was the most awesome aircraft ive ever heard. anyways i dont have much time to talk so id like to thank everyone for their reply, cheers
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AU1 Forte - 17'' AU2 Tickford rims on all corners, Super low springs,
KYB shock absorbs + camber castor kit and a 3.45 LSD, Tickford snorkel, 3" mandrel intake, K&N pod in the box, Polished Rocker Cover. |
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09-06-2007, 06:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Hope your having fun dude ! I joined the RAAF in 86 , but I left in 92! you will be surprised when you get to your first posting , the real RAAF is nothing like rookies !
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10-06-2007, 11:53 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Perth
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oh no! not adelaide! feel sorry for ya man. Bed time at 7?
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10-06-2007, 08:13 PM
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Location: Newcastle, NSW
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Enjoy your training and just treat it like the game it is, take it seriously and you won't get out alive!!!!
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10-06-2007, 08:16 PM
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Good stuff Mate, I wish you all the best for the future.
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10-06-2007, 08:22 PM
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Man from Ironbark
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: north Qld
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I respect you on your decision , you have mine..
may you enjoy your new career , and be be safe passage for you .. Cheers Mate.. |
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10-06-2007, 08:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Good luck with everything Matt. Be safe and keep intouch.
Krissy 
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27-06-2007, 11:07 PM
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Flying high...
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Location: QLD
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lol, yea adelaide, lights out is a 2200hrs now. i was having heaps of fun till i came back from murray bridge, its was freezing out there, -4deg. now im in base medical having operations on my foot. but im keeping my head up, it only means that im going to be here for another 2 weeks. cheers
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AU1 Forte - 17'' AU2 Tickford rims on all corners, Super low springs,
KYB shock absorbs + camber castor kit and a 3.45 LSD, Tickford snorkel, 3" mandrel intake, K&N pod in the box, Polished Rocker Cover. |
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02-07-2007, 06:27 PM
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Location: Geelong
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Good work mate.
I go in in September. I was ment to go in June then July but the arrival of my second child put it off. I am going in to ARMY, but I may see you in. |
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Farewell AFF Members
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