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Two RAAF F-35A Lightning II's from 75 Squadron fly with two TNI-AU F-16 Fighting Falcons during Exercise Elang Ausindo 2023. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.

RAAF F-35s in Indonesia

06/10/202308/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1159 Views 0 Comments Exercise Elang Ausindo, F-16, F-35A Lightning II, No. 75 Squadron, TNI-AU

RAAF aircrew have built confidence sharing knowledge and developing tactics with their Indonesian counterparts. CAPTION: Two RAAF F-35A Lightning II’s from

An F-35A Lightning II from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron during sunset at RAAF Base Tindal. Story by Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton.

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Historic Australian first for Japan’s F-35As

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1772 Views 1 Comment Chief of Air Force, F-35A Lightning II, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Japan-Australia Reciprocal Access Agreement, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal

A warm Northern Territory welcome greeted the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) on the first international deployment of its F-35A

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F-35s’ big role in Philippines exercise

05/09/202307/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1176 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, C-130J Hercules, E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Alon, F-35A Lightning II, Philippines, US Marines

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was a critical force enabler during Exercise Alon, with the E-7A Wedgetail and F-35A

An Air Force Hawk 127 and F-35A Lightning II prepare to take off during Exercise High Sierra at RAAF Base Townsville in Queensland. Story by Flying Officer Sharon Sebastian. All photos by LAC Ryan Howell.

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New F-35 pilots graduate

04/07/202305/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 969 Views 0 Comments Exercise High Sierra, F-35A Lightning II, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, RAAF Townsville

Exercise High Sierra is back gracing Townsville airspace once again, following a two-year hiatus, to graduate the latest cadre of

Flight Lieutenant Joshua Fuad, 17 Squadron, at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory. Photo by Corporal Hayden Young.

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Out of the kitchen into F-35 support

26/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 775 Views 0 Comments

Fighter jets and frying pans have as much in common as bombs and biscuits, but a “why can’t I” attitude

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2000th F-35 pilot fitted with custom flight ensemble

19/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1316 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II

In a significant milestone for the Joint Strike Fighter Programme and leading survival-technology company Survitec, the 2000th F-35 pilot has been

A wooden mock-up of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II in Canadian markings at the Classic Air Rallye, Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Rockcliffe Airport, Ottawa. Photo by Ahunt, via Wikimedia.

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Canada joins F-35 club

10/01/202310/01/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1871 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II

Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s promise to never buy F-35, the Government of Canada yesterday signed a contract to procure

The latest four Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft to roll off the Lockheed Martin production line in Texas, have headed straight to Alaska to participate in Exercise Red Flag Alaska 21-3 at JPARC.

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Germany joins F-35 club

18/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1716 Views 1 Comment

Germany has announced it will buy 35 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft. FILE PHOTO (2021): Four Royal Australian Air

Joint Strike fighter A35-11 departs for a night sortie from RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Government pays BAE to expand F-35 maintenance capacity

03/11/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1400 Views 0 Comments BAE Syatems, F-35A Lightning II

The Australian government has signed a Facility Services Deed worth more than $100 million with BAE Systems Australia to expand

Australia's newest F-35A Lightning II aircraft A35-053 and A35-054 arrive at RAAF Base Williamtown in New South Wales, at the end of their ferry flight during exercise Lightning Ferry 22-3. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Four more F-35s delivered to Australia

17/09/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2068 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II

Exercise Lightning Ferry 22-3 was conducted from 24 August to 2 September 2022, seeing the arrival of four more F-35A

The RAAF's newest F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrive at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Two F-35A arrivals brings fleet to to 50

22/06/202223/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1711 Views 2 Comments Exercise Black Flag, F-35A Lightning II, No. 3 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown, US Air Force

The Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of F-35A Lightning II aircraft continues to increase, with two more aircraft arriving at

Flight Lieutenant Ross Bowman at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O'Connor. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Air show pilot talks us through his F-35A display

26/05/202227/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1457 Views 0 Comments Air Show, F-35A Lightning II, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit

Defence has a long and proud history of showcasing its cutting-edge assets and highly skilled personnel at public events throughout

Australia's first two F-35As to be based on home soil – A35-009 and A35-010 – arrive at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

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RAAF denies problems with F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

17/02/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2334 Views 3 Comments F-35A Lightning II

Australia’s Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld has released a formal statement in response to media reports claiming that

One of latest F-35A Lightning II aircraft (A35-040) arrives back to RAAF Base WIlliamtown after ferrying from the United States. Story by Alisha Welch. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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Contract supports F-35A maintenance and supply

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1389 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, RAAF Tindal, RAAF Williamtown

Defence recently signed a five-year contract with BAE Systems Australia for the provision of support to Royal Australian Air Force

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World F-35 fleet continues to grow

04/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2035 Views 1 Comment F-35A Lightning II, Joint Strike Fighter

Lockheed Martin completed another successful year as the F-35 program continued to expand its global footprint and enhance operational capabilities.

New F-35A Lightning II aircraft taxi to the lines at RAAF Base Williamtown in NSW. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Three new F-35A Lightning II aircraft touch down

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2053 Views 0 Comments F-35 Lightening, No. 77 Squadron, Williamtown

Air Force has now received 44 of the planned 72 F-35A Lightning II aircraft after three more aircraft touched down

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RAAF F-35 joins USAF F-35 on first Ex Red Flag

04/10/202116/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1893 Views 0 Comments Exercise Red Flag Alaska 21-3

The Royal Australian Air Force successfully completed a two-week bilateral training exercise with the United States Air Force held from

RAAF pilot Squadron Leader Tobias Liddy-Puccini in his F-35A on the flightline. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Sergeant Rodney Welch.

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RAAF and US F-35As together for first time

01/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1476 Views 0 Comments Exercise Red Flag Alaska 21-3

Flying above rivers, glaciers and valleys, Exercise Red Flag Alaska 21-3 provided Australia’s fighter jet aircrew essential training in one

Officer of the watch Sub-Lieutenant Lucas Menenti looks out from HMAS Brisbane’s bridge wing during an air-warfare serial off the coast of Queensland on Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohwede. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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F-35 – lucky they’re on our side

28/07/202101/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1291 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

Air Force’s F-35A Lighting II fighter is one of the most advanced and precise aircraft in operation. Luckily for the

F-35A Lightning II aircraft, A35-032, prepares for take off from RAAF Base Darwin, during Exercise Rogue Ambush 21-1. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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First home F-35A conversion course completed

13/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1696 Views 0 Comments

Four Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilots have graduated from the first F-35A operational conversion course to be

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