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The purpose of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) Association Queensland is to promote and reinforce the spirit, reputation, image and competencies of the Corps through its past, present and future members.

The goals of the Association are to:

  • Promote the Corps' identity and reputation in Queensland
  • Recognise and celebrate achievements of members of the Corps in Queensland
  • Provide a focal point for Corps activities in Queensland

The role of the RAEME is to ensure maximum operational availability of equipment to enable the commander to win the land battle. RAEME is a technical corps tasked with the maintenance of the Army's modern hardware and equipment. More on the Corps can be found at this link.

This site has been developed as a communication tool for RAEME members in Queensland. All attempts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information supplied. If any errors or broken links are found, or if you have any item or article for inclusion on these pages, please contact the webmaster.

RAQ Subscriptions

Annual subscriptions to the RAQ are due by 30 June each year. Subscriptions can be paid using either PayPal (fee free) or EFT by clicking the Icon below and logging in. Renew your subscription for $10 a year or upgrade to Life Subscription for $100.

New members please use the 'Online Registration' link under the Membership banner. All proceeds are used to support and promote the goals of the Association.

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Latest News - Next Monthly Meeting to be held on Wednesday 4th December 2019 @ Kedron Wavell Services Club

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise indicated) Start time of the meeting is 1730. See the 'Events' under Notices or Upcoming Events top left for more details.

Townsville Gathering - 16 Nov 2019

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What a great day, thankyou to everyone who turned up for the gathering, we had over 50 people in attendance including around 15 current RAQ Members. This is the first in what will be many functions and event held in North Queensland. For those who live in Queensland from Mackay North, we'd like to hear from you. Our next function will be the RAEME Birthday Celebrations at 2 CAV in a couple of weeks, all the details are on the Events page.

Thanks to Tank Pontifex all the images are available in the photo gallery. Thanks also to Doug, Tank and Brian for organising the day, along with my wife Kym for setting up the stall and being the RAEME Promo officer for the afternoon.

We were able to add a number of new members to our database, so for those who attended, please keep an eye out on your email inbox over the next couple of weeks for a membership update.  

If you have any questions at all about the RAQ in North Qld, please drop us an email at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Regards

Mick "Harry" Harris

NQ Membership/Comms & Merchandise Rep

Operation Spanner Pack 2019

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Pictured Above: Raymond and Karen package up the latest Spanner Packs for distribution

This week a further Sixty Spanner Packs were dispatched to our ladies and men on operations, bringing the total sent out since inception:

  • 4636 packs
  • 9272 Kg's.

Thank you all for your continued support.

Regards

Rayment Norman

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The RAQ is proud to support and administer this National Program on behalf of all Associations. If you would like to donate please go to the Operation Spanner Pack Page for more information.

Tank Recovery 106 Oct 2019

Pictured Above: Our Recovery Mechanics are at it again! Some very cool training and time lapse; all in a days work!

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Pictured Above: OC 106 FD WKSP MAJ Angela Langdon and LTCOL John Strachan (RTD)

We are honoured to have the 106 Fd Wksp banner presented to us by Mr John Strachan, having served under this tri colour in Vietnam. It was kindly donated by the disbanded 106 Fd Wksp Association. Back in the home of mighty 106!

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The RAQ now maintains the 106 FD WKSP Association Website

Images and Article supplied by 106 FD WKSP

Chinook Kokoda 2019

Pictured Above: A CH-47F Chinook coming into land at the Isurava Memorial on Kokoda Track

C TST had a busy start to the year with the Regiment providing support to flood relief tasks in both the local area of Townsville and Central North Queensland. A portion of the TST subsequently conducted an Air Self Deploy to Avalon Air show in Mid-February through to early March, making some key engagement stops along the way.

Concurrently, the TST supported local flying operations from within the Regiment for C Sqn and the School of Army Aviation as they trained the latest batch of Aircrew. The TST managed to slightly catch their breath in March before proceeding into Sea Series 19 where two CH-47Fs joined MRH-90 and ARH on Landing Helicopter Dock HMAS ADELAIDE as part of the Amphibious Aviation Combat Element. On completion, C TST redeployed into the Shoalwater Bay Training Area to join the Land Battle at Ex Talisman Sabre, integrating into the US Army’s Combat Aviation Brigade.

After winning ‘the war’ C TST recovered by opening a second deeper maintenance line, achieving simultaneous R4 servicings of 8 weeks each. This gave the Maintenance Organisation a chance to avoid ‘hitting the R4 Wall’ as the Chinook increases its Rate of Effort in line with acquisition project Land 4502-1.

A portion of the TST recently deployed on exercise to Port Moresby as part of Ex Helicon Luk 19 where the Chinook Pilots are trained in High Density Altitude operations. During the trip to Papua New Guinea the TST were fortunate to get a lift out to the Isurava Memorial on the Kokoda Track In order to pay their respects to the fallen. Several members also visited the Bomana War Cemetery just outside Port Moresby.

For the remainder of the year the TST will be preparing for the High Risk Weather Season and are looking forward to the challenges that 2020 will bring.

Images and Article Courtesy of OC LSS 5 Avn Regt MAJ Jeremy Mellor