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RAAF Laverton

Wing Commander Aarian Birch pilots his CAC Winjeel from 100 Squadron at Point Cook over the cliffs of Point Addis during the 80th commemoration of the ditched RAAF Mitchell Bomber in 1944. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photo by Warrant Officer Don Kenny.
ADF People History Lest We Forget Royal Australian Air Force 

Sacrifices commemorated at 80 years on

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1325 Views 0 Comments RAAF Laverton, WWII

On December 11, 1944, a B-25D Mitchell bomber crashed off Point Addis, marking a tragic chapter in Australia’s wartime history.

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Air Force Rock Band AV8 musician Leading Aircraftwoman Chloe Bruer-Jones performs during the Soldier On March On Challenge event at RAAF Base Williams in Victoria. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photos by Sergeant Ralph Whiteoak.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

Marching to the challenge

23/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1808 Views 0 Comments RAAF Laverton, RAAF Point Cook, Soldier On

RAAF Base Williams at Laverton and RAAF Base Point Cook have joined forces to support the Soldier On March On

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ASAR-K9 unit dogs and handlers providing a demonstration to members of RAAF Williams, Laverton and RAAF Base Point Cook. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Steffi Blavius.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

SAR K9s visit Point Cook

19/08/202222/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2187 Views 0 Comments Australian Search and Rescue K9 (ASAR-K9), RAAF Laverton, RAAF Point Cook, search and rescue

Royal Australian Air Force personnel were recently invited to watch a demonstration and meet the furry members of the Australian Search

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Deputy Chief of Air Force Air Vice Marshal Stephen Meredith delivers the keynote address at the book launch of Invited to a War at RAAF Base Laverton. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Squadron Leader Anna Williams.
ADF People History 

Autobiography details passion for air power

29/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1312 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Laverton

Invited to a War, a new edition of the autobiography of Air Vice Marshal Alan Reed, was launched at RAAF

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