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The Air Force Balloon with Mount Panorama in the background at 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photos by Sergeant Dan Pinhorn.

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Dawn patrol brings quiet magic to Bathurst

21/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 938 Views 0 Comments Air Force Balloon, Bathurst 1000

Before the roar of V8 engines and smell of racing fuel filled the air for the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000,

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Families at the Very Special Kids Camp line up for their flight in the Air Force Balloon. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Paris Rigney.

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RAAF balloon inspires dreams for Very Special Kids

21/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1726 Views 0 Comments Air Force Balloon

For many children, the dream of floating high above the ground is pure magic. CAPTION: Families at the Very Special Kids

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