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Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling Captain Gary Lawton cuts HMAS Stirling's birthday cake with the bases youngest member Seaman Amity Coyer. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Lieutenant Gary McHugh.

44 years of Stirling service

12/08/202216/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1847 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling

Navy’s biggest base celebrated a birthday milestone recently as HMAS Stirling marked 44 years of service to the nation. CAPTION:

Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore David Frost, right, presents Lieutenant Ian Donovan with the Federation Star for 40 years of service at a presentation ceremony at HMAS Albatross. Story by Lieutenant Danielle Worthey. Photo: Petty Officer Justin Brown.

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Federation Star shines upon aviation engineer

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Aviation engineer from HMAS Albatross Lieutenant Ian Donovan has quietly clicked over 40 years of loyal service. CAPTION: Commander Fleet Air

Mr Des Jones commemorates the 80th anniversary of the loss of HMAS Canberra (I) as the last remaining survivor, held at the Naval Chapel, Garden Island, Sydney. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo: byLeading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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Commemorating the Battle of Savo Island

09/08/202209/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1331 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra (I), Solomon Islands, WWII

The last surviving crew member of HMAS Canberra (I), 99-year-old Des Jones, remembers how he narrowly escaped death when his

Pilot Officer Mitchell Kennedy, centre, with his father, grandfather and photo of his great-grandfather next to a PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Chris Kershaw.

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Kennedy family’s flying legacy continues

05/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2293 Views 0 Comments No 79 Squadron, No. 2 FTS, PC-21

Most kids grow up dreaming of becoming a fighter pilot. CAPTION: Pilot Officer Mitchell Kennedy, centre, with his father, grandfather

Captain David Wohlgemuth from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment reads the soldiers a prayer at a memorial service for the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Samichon at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

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Partners pay respects at Battle of Samichon dawn service

03/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1524 Views 0 Comments 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, RIMPAC, US Marines

The dawn of July 26, 1953 – the day before the Korean War ended – was an important moment for

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.

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Autobiography details passion for air power

29/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1203 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

No. 75 Squadrons Colour Party prepare to receive the new Squadron's Standard at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Once a magpie, always a magpie

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In commemorating 80 years of operational service, No. 75 Squadron celebrated with a F-35A Lightning II display, Squadron Standards consecration

Mayor of the City of Shoalhaven Amanda Findley, left, Maritime Logistics Personnel Leading Seaman Stephanie Hart and Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore David Frost, cut a cake to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the FAA. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

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Fleet Air Arm celebrates 75th anniversary

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1832 Views 1 Comment Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross

The Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA) hosted a black tie reception at the FAA Museum in Nowra as part of

Lieutenant Kurt O’Neill and Sergeant Steven Banks, from the School of Armour, present WW2 veteran, 101-year-old Bertram (Bert) Sutton, with an Aussie Hero Quilt at his home in Numurkah, Victoria.

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WW2 veteran honoured with hero quilt

29/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2120 Views 0 Comments Aussie Hero Quilts, School of Armour, WWI, WWII

World War 2 veteran, Private Bertram (Bert) Sutton, has been honoured with the presentation of a hero quilt by the

The water tank mural at RAAF Base Wagga’s aviation heritage precinct. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Revamped aviation heritage precinct opened

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2071 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Centenary, RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre, RAAF Wagga Wagga

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Wagga’s aviation heritage precinct was officially reopened on June 8 following extensive redevelopments. CAPTION:

A memorial wreath is cast from HMAS Ararat’s quarterdeck over the final resting place of HMAS Canberra 1 near Savo Island, Solomon Islands.

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Deployment offers opportunity to remember lost WW2 ship

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1527 Views 0 Comments HMAS Ararat, HMAS Canberra (I), Operation Solania, Solomon Islands

The crew of HMAS Ararat took the opportunity while deployed in the south-west Pacific on Operation Solania to hold a

Mr Max Johnson with some of the many components from the Martin Baker Mk1E seat for Meteor A77-851 (aka ‘Halestorm’). Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Volunteers bring new life to historical aircraft

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1521 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

Mr Max Johnson is just one of many volunteers who donate their spare time and a lifetime’s worth of valuable

Royal Australian Air Force Officer Wing Commander Andrew Harrigan speaks to guests during the Sir Ross Smith commemorative service held at St Peter's Cathedral in Adelaide. Photo by Sergeant Murray Staff.

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Distinguished military aviator honoured

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One of Australia’s most distinguished military aviators, Sir Ross Macpherson Smith, was honoured at a commemorative service held at St

Executive Officer HMAS Canberra Commander Justin Cloney scatters the ashes of former Navy navigation officer, Captain Michael Freeman, during a committal of ashes to the sea ceremony. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

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Former sailors laid to rest at sea

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The ship’s company of HMAS Canberra was honoured to commit the ashes of 10 former Navy personnel to the sea

Commanding Officers of No. 460, 462 and 464 Squadrons, alongside World War Two veterans at the Bomber Command Commemorative Day Wreath Laying Ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power.

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Modern Air Force pays respect to its heritage

08/06/202213/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2703 Views 0 Comments AWM, Bomber Command, WWII

Bomber Command was commemorated in ceremonies across the country where modern Royal Australian Air Force remembered the sacrifice made by

Squadron Leader Michael Veitch and President of the No. 30 Squadron RAAF Beaufighter Association Bruce Robertson at the No. 30 Squadron anniversary dinner. Story by By Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin. Photo by Petty Officer Rick Prideaux.

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Former Beaufighters squadron turns 80

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2421 Views 0 Comments No. 30 Squadron, RAAF East Sale, WWII

It has been 80 years since Air Force’s No. 30 Squadron was established at RAAF Base Richmond before deploying to

Military Working Dog Handlers from the Australian Army’s 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment and the Royal Australian Airforce at the National Military Working Dog Day commemorative service, Wacol, Queensland, on June 7. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Warrant Officer Class 2 Kim Allen.

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Honouring our four-legged heroes

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2420 Views 0 Comments Military Working Dogs, National Military Working Dog Day, Service Dogs

Since World War I, Australian Defence Force dogs have shown enormous courage, unwavering loyalty and commitment to hard work during

Royal Australian Navy pallbearers carry the casket after the Service Funeral for Rear Admiral (retd) Geoffrey James Alexander Bayliss, held at HMAS Watson Chapel, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Service and family – a life intertwined

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2108 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, HMAS Creswell, HMAS Watson

The Service Funeral of Rear Admiral (retd) Geoffrey James Alexander Bayliss, was held at the HMAS Watson Chapel on the

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Defence remembers leading scientist, 30 years on

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1600 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, DSTG, No. 35 Squadron, No. 77 Squadron

This year marks the 30th anniversary since Defence experienced the tragic loss of one of its scientists, Michael Howlett, who

The Kuttabul ferry sinking in Sydney Harbour in May 1942. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath.

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80th anniversary of submarine attack

03/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2176 Views 0 Comments HMAS Kuttabul, WWII

A memorial service at HMAS Kuttabul has commemorated the 27 lives lost in an Imperial Japanese Navy midget submarine attack