Squadron to visit falcons
15 NOVEMBER 2011
A group that donated money towards upgrading equipment for the FalconCam Project at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Orange will see the results of their generosity on Thursday 17 November. The 30 Squadron RAAF Beaufighter Association was immediately drawn to the peregrine falcons at CSU, explains project coordinator Mr Scott Banks. “After seeing early media reports on the project, the Association contacted us advising that its emblem comprises a peregrine falcon holding a lightning bolt. It is fitting that they are now so closely connected to the project. When the first chick was born three days after a direct lightning strike on the water tower, it was named Migii meaning ‘lightning’ in the Wiradjuri language.” Six members of the 30 Squadron RAAF Beaufighter Association will visit CSU in Orange to view the water tower where the birds live and to see how their contribution has enabled people from all over the world to watch live streaming of the peregrine falcons.
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