18 SQN has been invited to staff the NASA’s SOFIA ( Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) public open day. The attending Cadets will be given a private tour of the aircraft. NASA’s flying telescope mounted in a converted 747. It is a unique plane and one of the few chances to see a scientific aircraft. Places will be allocated to Cadets on a first in first served basis. See www.nasa.gov/SOFIA for further information.

41 Orchard Road. Across the road from the Antarctic Center.

20 JUL2019      0830hrs Pers to meet at the registration tent  at 41 Orchard Road
20 JUL2019      1600hrs Approx dismiss time

Dress
For the visit cadets will be in uniform. You must have your NZCF 23 (3822) and Drivers Licence, if you have one, with you.

Bring a camera with a flash
All adults must present valid ID
Everyone is subject to search.
All guests must be able to walk.
No guests under 10 years of age
No bags, no backpacks, no open-toed shoes, no skirts unless part of a uniform
Pockets as empty as possible. If anything is dropped it must be picked up.
On the tour guests must stay together and walk as a group

Full JIs
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jpSEk18QUorG4yYJpCAgi5qINyEFsijI/view

Please note, the information below will be shared with NASA - this is their aircraft and they have a certain level of security which is maintained around it.