{"id":10708,"date":"2023-05-16T01:17:07","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T01:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/?p=10708"},"modified":"2023-05-17T20:47:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T20:47:26","slug":"wonz-274-jason-easty-easthope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/2023\/05\/wonz-274-jason-easty-easthope\/","title":{"rendered":"WONZ 274 &#8211; Jason &#8220;Easty&#8221; Easthope"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5568\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-10708-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/wonz\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/WONZ_Ep_274_Easty.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/wonz\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/WONZ_Ep_274_Easty.mp3\">http:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/wonz\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/WONZ_Ep_274_Easty.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1px !important;\">Podcast: <a href=\"http:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/wonz\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/WONZ_Ep_274_Easty.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/?powerpress_pinw=10708-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/wonz\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/WONZ_Ep_274_Easty.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"WONZ_Ep_274_Easty.mp3\">Download<\/a><\/p><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_subscribe_links\">Subscribe: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/wings-over-new-zealand-show\/id606143097?mt=2&amp;ls=1#episodeGuid=https%3A%2F%2Fcambridgeairforce.org.nz%2FWONZShow%2F%3Fp%3D10708\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_itunes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe on Apple Podcasts\" rel=\"nofollow\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/feed\/podcast\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_rss\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe via RSS\" rel=\"nofollow\">RSS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Guest:<\/strong>&nbsp; Group Captain Jason Easthope, RAAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hosts:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dave Homewood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recorded:<\/strong>&nbsp;16th of May 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong>&nbsp;1 hour 39 minutes, 41 seconds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode Dave Homewood talks via Zoom with Group Captain Jason Easthope, RAAF. Born in Rotorua, New Zealand, Easty became inspired by a visit of the RNZAF Strikemasters to Rotorua, and an airshow they had that included a couple of Skyhawks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the age of 17 he was selected for pilot training in the RNZAF, and he talks about training on the NZAI CT\/4B Airtrainer, and progressing to the BAC167 Strikemaster. He then became one of the first bunch of RNZAF pilots to fly the new Aermacchi MB339CB &#8216;Macchis&#8217;. Next came conversion to the McDonnell Douglas Skyhawk with No. 2 Squadron RNZAF, based at Nowra, NSW, in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the completion of his Skyhawk training at Nowra, Jason returned to Ohakea and was posted to No. 75 Squadron RNZAF, again flying Skyhawks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1996 Jason was selected for an exchange posting to the RAF which saw him undergo an eight week course at RAF Valley on BAe Hawks, before joining No. 6 Squadron RAF, flying Sepecat Jaguars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On returning to the RNZAF, Jason returned did an instructor&#8217;s course at the Central Flying School at Ohakea, and then returned to Nowra as an instructor. During this time he narrowly escaped death when practicing an aerobatic manoeuvre that killed his CO, Squadron Leader Murray Neilson, who he was paired up with at the time. Jason was promoted to lead the squadron as a result, but shortly afterwards the unit was wound down due to the Air Combat Wing disbandment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After deliberation, Jason decided to leave the RNZAF and to join the Royal Australian Air Force. He spent time instructing on the BAe Hawk there and then converted onto the McDonnell Douglas F\/A-18 Hornet. This would become the aircraft that he has spent most of his RAAF career flying, serving on four Hornet units over time, and becoming the Chief of Staff for fighter operations in the RAAF. He was commander when the Hornets retired in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jason then moved into his current role, as Commanding Officer of No. 100 Squadron RAAF. This is the RAAF&#8217;s Heritage Aircraft Fleet, which flies and displays an array of WWII and postwar trainers, fighters and bombers, with bases at RAAF Point Cook, and at Temora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2022<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzdf.mil.nz\/air-force\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Royal New Zealand Air Force<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2022<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforce.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Royal Australian Air Force<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2022<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforce.gov.au\/community\/event-participation\/air-force-heritage-aircraft-fleet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No. 100 Squadron RAAF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2022<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/temoraaviationmuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Temora Aviation Museum&#8217;s Facebook Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/r0_0_4800_3200_w4800_h3200_fmax.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/r0_0_4800_3200_w4800_h3200_fmax-1024x628.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10710\" width=\"840\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/r0_0_4800_3200_w4800_h3200_fmax-1024x628.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/r0_0_4800_3200_w4800_h3200_fmax-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/r0_0_4800_3200_w4800_h3200_fmax-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/r0_0_4800_3200_w4800_h3200_fmax-1536x943.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/r0_0_4800_3200_w4800_h3200_fmax-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/r0_0_4800_3200_w4800_h3200_fmax-400x245.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/r0_0_4800_3200_w4800_h3200_fmax.jpg 1923w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Above: Group Captain Jason Easthope in 2021 on the day the RAAF Hornets retired. Photo cropped from a shot in the Port Stephen Examiner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901629538_dc600d117f_k.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901629538_dc600d117f_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901629538_dc600d117f_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901629538_dc600d117f_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901629538_dc600d117f_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901629538_dc600d117f_k-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901629538_dc600d117f_k-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901629538_dc600d117f_k-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901629538_dc600d117f_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Above: Easty preparing to fly No. 100 Squadron RAAF&#8217;s Mustang at Temora in May 2023. Photo Colin Ford.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901559555_f116904902_k.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901559555_f116904902_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901559555_f116904902_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901559555_f116904902_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901559555_f116904902_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901559555_f116904902_k-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901559555_f116904902_k-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901559555_f116904902_k-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/52901559555_f116904902_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Above: Easty taxiing out in the RAAF&#8217;s Mustang at Temora in May 2023. Photo Colin Ford.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The following photos have been kindly supplied by Don Simms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/267028326_4472840089431392_5365196550117023739_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/267028326_4472840089431392_5365196550117023739_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10715\" width=\"839\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/267028326_4472840089431392_5365196550117023739_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/267028326_4472840089431392_5365196550117023739_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/267028326_4472840089431392_5365196550117023739_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/267028326_4472840089431392_5365196550117023739_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/267028326_4472840089431392_5365196550117023739_n-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/267028326_4472840089431392_5365196550117023739_n-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/267028326_4472840089431392_5365196550117023739_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/13130885_1234928429851479_4002082515991590881_o1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/13130885_1234928429851479_4002082515991590881_o1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10717\" width=\"840\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/13130885_1234928429851479_4002082515991590881_o1.jpg 984w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/13130885_1234928429851479_4002082515991590881_o1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/13130885_1234928429851479_4002082515991590881_o1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/13130885_1234928429851479_4002082515991590881_o1-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/13130885_1234928429851479_4002082515991590881_o1-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NZ6202-7-Dec-2001-at-Nowra.-Photo-by-Glen-Alderton-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NZ6202-7-Dec-2001-at-Nowra.-Photo-by-Glen-Alderton-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10718\" width=\"800\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NZ6202-7-Dec-2001-at-Nowra.-Photo-by-Glen-Alderton-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NZ6202-7-Dec-2001-at-Nowra.-Photo-by-Glen-Alderton--300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NZ6202-7-Dec-2001-at-Nowra.-Photo-by-Glen-Alderton--768x660.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NZ6202-7-Dec-2001-at-Nowra.-Photo-by-Glen-Alderton--150x129.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NZ6202-7-Dec-2001-at-Nowra.-Photo-by-Glen-Alderton--400x344.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-01-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-01-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-01-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-01-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-01-1536x1019.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-01-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-01-400x265.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-01.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coverage of Air Combat Wing final Day.   Sqn Ldr Easthope 75 Sqn Ops room.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-07-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-07-1-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-07-1-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-07-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-07-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-07-1-1536x1019.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-07-1-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-07-1-400x265.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-07-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coverage of Air Combat Wing final Day.  Sqn Ldr Easthope, 75 Sqn flight briefing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-30-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-30-1-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-30-1-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-30-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-30-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-30-1-1536x1019.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-30-1-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-30-1-400x265.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cambridgeairforce.org.nz\/WONZShow\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OH-01-0796-30-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coverage of Air Combat Wing final Day.  75 Sqn Last Flight, Sqn Ldr Easthope flies by low and fast.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The music heard in this episode is\u00a0<em>Wild Flower\u00a0<\/em>by Joakim Karud<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n<p>Guest:&nbsp; Group Captain Jason Easthope, RAAF<\/p>\n<p>Hosts:&nbsp;Dave Homewood<\/p>\n<p>Recorded:&nbsp;16th of May 2023<\/p>\n<p>Duration:&nbsp;1 hour 39 minutes, 41 seconds<\/p>\n<p>In this episode Dave Homewood talks via Zoom with Group Captain Jason Easthope, RAAF. 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