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Brianna’s Legacy Tandem Skydive from a C17 into Toogs DZ
Saturday, November 4, 2017
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“On Saturday 4 November, I had the absolutely incredible opportunity to jump out the back of a C17 Globemaster at 13,000 feet, with about 200 other adrenaline junkies!!! A massive thank you goes to Legacy Brisbane, Skydive Ramblers, RAAF, and the 200 skydivers who helped me tick off one of my bucket list items, and for also donating almost $30,000 to Legacy!! We can’t thank you enough for this donation, as it will further help to support the families of deceased and incapacitated war veterans, who have given either their life or health for our country.”
Brianna Anderson
Legacy Brisbane:
“Today we are delighted to be receiving support from Royal Australian Air Force, RAAF Base Amberley, Skydive Ramblers and some brace individuals. Over 100 trained skydivers will be jumping from a Boeing C-17 Globemaster plane in support of Legacy.
These incredible thrill-seekers have also given five of our Legacy youths a once in a lifetime experience, as they have been selected to take part in a tandem skydive!
This unique experience will allow them to connect with current service personnel and will prove valuable to their personal development.”
- More information regarding Legacy is available from: http://www.legacy.com.au
- For more images, go to the Department of Defence photo gallery
Air Force operates a fleet of eight C-17A Globemasters from RAAF Base Amberley in Brisbane’s west. With a payload of up to 70 tonnes, the C-17A is capable of flying both strategic missions across continents, as well as tactical airlift missions to airdrop cargo and paratroops.
Bill, Just a note to say thanks to you mate for your continued support it was a great trip. I would also like to bring to your leadership teams attention the exceptional support provided by Andy who did the tandem jump with a great friend of mine, Julie. To say Julie was petrified on the lead up to the big day would be a huge understatement. I had my doubts that she would actually exit on the day. I put her decision to exit firmly in the hands of Andy who excelled in calming her down, reassuring her whilst having a bit of a laugh along the way. The manner in which he guided her through what was to her a daunting task was oustanding to watch. He should be commended not only for his flight skills but also his raport and interaction with the customer. I was not surprised to find out he had a military background. Ramblers should be proud to have such fine men on their books as you and Andy, Bill.
“exceptional support”, “reassuring… whilst having a bit of a laugh” – by John D. – Julie’s Tandem
