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The Air Force Balloons are operated by Central Flying School which is located at RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria. However the balloons themselves are based in Canberra and lodge at HMAS Harman. The balloons conduct regular training flights in the Canberra region in addition to their touring program. The mobility of the Air Force Balloons enables them to travel to many regional areas to promote the Air Force.
A hot-air balloon can support events to which it may not be feasible or economical to send other Air Force aircraft. Because balloons are able to launch from an open space rather than an airfield, and conduct low-level tethered flights, Air Force balloon crews have a great opportunity to personally represent the Air Force to many people.
Next display
| 26 January 2012 |
Australia Day in the Parramatta Park - NSW |
| 10-18 March 2012 |
Canberra Balloon Festival |
| 18 March 2012 |
Government House Open Day
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| 1 April 2012 |
Hawker Primary School Fete |
| 12-16 April 2012 |
Tassie Tour |
| 19-27 April 2012 |
WA Tour |
| 6 May 2012 |
Collector Village Pumpkin Festival - NSW |
| 15 May 2012 |
Tether Bullsbrook (District High School) |
| 16 May 2012 |
Tether Ellenbrook |
| 16 May 2012 |
Tether North Perth |
| 17 May 2012 |
Media Fly Perth City |
| 17 May 2012 |
Tether Perth Swan North Riverbank |
| 18 May 2012 |
Media Fly Fremantle / South Perth |
| 18 May 2012 |
Tether Fremantle Park |
| 19 May 2012 |
Tether Perth City Beach |
| 20 May 2012 |
Tether Pearce Airshow |
| 23 May 2012 |
Tether Margaret River |
| 24 May 2012 |
Tether Busselton |
| 25 May 2012 |
Tether Bunbury |
| 26 May 2012 |
Tether Mandurah |
| 27 May 2012 |
Tether Rockingham |
| 16-20 June 2012 |
NSW/QLD Tour |
| 17 June 2012 |
Fit Kids Community Fun Run - QLD |
Games and School Activities
Test your skill and play the fun Air Force Balloon interactive. Navigate your way around the countryside and see how high you can get your score.
PLAY NOW!
Visit the FOR TEACHERS FOR STUDENTS website for a whole range of Air Force Balloon school activities.
http://forteachersforstudents.com.au/RAAF
On the RAAF section within the For Teachers For Students site you will find a 'Student Content' section, where students will discover interesting facts about the Royal Australian Air Force, its aircraft, airbases and operations.
Air Force Balloon Activities
http://forteachersforstudents.com.au/RAAF/P-Balloon/index.php
Contact
General Questions
If you have any general questions, please contact the Air Force Balloon personnel using the following details:
Air Force Balloon Flight Commander
Building 178 (MUD)
HMAS Harman
Po Box 7918 Canberra BC
ACT 2600
Phone: (02) 6127 6809
Fax: (02) 6127 6800
E-mail: airforce.balloon@defence.gov.au
