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SGT Jaxon’s Excellent Adventure Every young pilot needs to learn to fl y fi rst, so it was into the CH47 Chinook Simulator to get behind the controls where he fl ew a “mission” over the CBD in Brisbane. Then he strapped in for an adrenalin pumping whirl around Townsville in an MRH-90. Little wonder that the last we saw of Jaxon was of the little warrior asleep in his dad’s arms dreaming of victory. Mel said the experience would stay with Jaxon for many years. She thanked everybody involved, especially MAJ Sarah Molloy and WO1 Shane Andrews 3Bde who organised the activities. “I am sure all the boys now want to join the Army, too,” she said. Left - Meeting Courage the wedge- tailed eagle, the 2Cav Regt mascot Below - Testing out his cammo Below right - SGT Jaxon meets LCPL Septimus Quintus 1RAR 20 | AUGUST 2017