I've just seen some pictures of the tarmac at Fairbairn during President Bush's recent visit.
Airforce One, another 747, 2 C17's, his helicopter and personal refueling trucks were sitting on the tarmac with a RAAF BBJ and Challenger.
Airmovements personnel were run off their feet, and for security, well I guess it was bring your own (He would have any way but lower ranking foriegn dignitries?)
Anyway, the point is... Important people are going to fly into Canberra as long as it is the capital of Australia. Just where are we going to put these poeple and their aircraft if most of that tarmac space is turned into a frieght apron?
How budget not to have an Air Force base in your capital!
Would people with more knowledge than me care to explain why shutting this base down is a good idea?
