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Wing Commander Ian Warburton was presented his third Federation Star and seventh clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal after 52 years of service. Story and photo by Corporal Melina Young.

ADF People History

Celebrating five decades of service

04/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1459 Views 0 Comments

One of the Air Force’s first airframe fitters to service the F-111, notched up 52 years of service and received

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, right, meets with Uncle Harry Allie and Aunty Deb Booker prior to the Air Force Elder handover ceremony at RAAF Base Glenbrook, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photos by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

New Indigenous Elder for Air Force

01/03/202209/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2161 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, RAAF Glenbrook

Air Force’s Elder, Uncle Harry Allie, has passed the title to a newly appointed Elder, Aunty Deborah Booker, at a

Soldiers re-enact the Bombing of Darwin during an 80th anniversary commemorative ceremony in the Northern Territory. Story by Paul McAlonan. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

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The day WWII hit home

23/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2560 Views 0 Comments Bombing of Darwin, WWII

Ceremonies were held on February 19 to mark the 80th anniversary of the first attack on the Australian mainland. CAPTION:

Director-General Logistics - Air Force Air Commodore Grant Pinder addresses the audience during the Air Force Equipment Branch plaque unveiling at RAAF Base Point Cook. Story by Squadron Leader Thomas Paff. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Chloe Bruer-Jones.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Air Force Equipment Branch honoured

18/02/202221/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2063 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, No. 21 Squadron

Air Force* logisticians, past and present, were honoured with a plaque at the Air Force Memorial in the Chief of

Private Edward Attfield’s great-niece, Beverley Warren, holds a photo featuring Private Attfield, who is believed to be the digger lying down. Photo by Able Seaman Bonny Gassner.

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‘AWOL’ Digger’s identity and reputation restored

18/02/202222/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2263 Views 5 Comments 5th, WWI

For more than a century, Private Edward Attfield’s family knew Army had it wrong about their ancestor who fought at

Two images courtesy Lloyds Auctions, merged by CONTACT.

Australian History News

Federal govt concerned about items in militaria auction

18/02/202218/02/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3656 Views 3 Comments

Just days before more than 10,000 militaria pieces went under the hammer, the Australian government has declared items within the

Commander Nick Barker passes on his father's ceremonial sword to his daughter, Lieutenant Emma Barker, following her graduation from New Entry Officers' Course at HMAS Creswell. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Slice of family history handed down

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2117 Views 0 Comments

Continuing a family tradition, nursing officer Lieutenant Emma Barker late last year graduated from the Royal Australian Naval College, with

Air Force imagery specialists, from No. 464 Squadron, take imagery on the RAAF Base Richmond flightline. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

A glimpse inside RAAF photography

08/01/202208/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 5582 Views 7 Comments photography

Capturing the realities of war took a leap forward with the invention of photography in the 1800s. CAPTION: Royal Australian

Warrant Officer Michael McDonnell, left, and Lord Mayor of Brisbane Councillor Adrian Schrinner, right with WWII veteran and centenarian Esdale Davis. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photo: by Corporal Jesse Kane.

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Oldest squadron member turns 100

24/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2225 Views 0 Comments

The oldest known living member of No. 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron, Esdale Davis, celebrated his 100th birthday on November

Warrant Officer – Navy Deb Butterworth with two men who were promoted to warrant officer 50 years ago when the rank was reintroduced, Alfred ‘Rusty’ Marquis, left, and Robert Brown, at the anniversary event. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

History News Royal Australian Navy Veterans

Navy warrant officer rank milestone celebrated

24/12/202125/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3378 Views 1 Comment Warrant Officer - Navy

The 50th anniversary of the re-establishment of the rank of warrant officer in the Navy was marked with a ceremony

Commanding Officer Naval Headquarters Tasmania Commander Andrew Wright and Commanding Officer HMAS Launceston Lieutenant Commander Nicholas Graney at the Teddy Sheean VC memorial in Ulverstone, Tasmania. Story by Petty Officer Ian McGiffen.

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New plaque honours Teddy Sheean VC

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2319 Views 0 Comments HMAS Armidale I, Victoria Cross, WWII

A new memorial plaque honouring Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean VC was unveiled in Shropshire Park in the Tasmanian town

Former Women's Royal Australian Air Force member Valarie Rappold is shown how to fly the P-8 Poseidon simulator by No. 11 Squadron pilot Flight Lieutenant Larissa Stephens at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Tales of the past surprise

16/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2321 Views 0 Comments No. 292 Squadron

The female members of the logistics’ section of Air Force’s No. 92 Wing hosted two special visitors on November 19.

CEO of The Air Force Shop Stephen Davie, left, Director General Air Force 2021 Air Commodore Andrew Elfverson and General Manager TLA Merchandise Terry Wilson at the presentation of funds raised through Air Force centenary merchandise sales. Story by Squadron Leader Bruce Chalmers.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

History preserved through merchandise sales

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Royal Australian Air Force centenary commemorations have also ensured history is preserved, with funds generated from merchandise sales donated to

Herbert Barker celebrates his 100th birthday with family and friends on December 13. Story by Private Jacob Joseph.

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Original engineer thanked for his service

16/12/202116/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2015 Views 0 Comments Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

An original member of the then-named Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps and WWII veteran, Herbert Barker celebrated his 100th

Former Navy paramedic Jamie Hodgess, left, and his nephew Army petroleum operator Warrant Officer Class Two Stuart Hodgess with the Navy hat that belonged to Jamie Hodgess' father, Gus. Story by Captain Thomas Kaye . Photo by Lance Corporal Christopher Smith.

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Hats off to historic family find

16/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3297 Views 0 Comments

A piece of family military history, uncovered during restoration works at a Brisbane railway station, has been returned to its

Friends and family greet HMAS Sirius as the ship returns to its home port at Fleet Base West for the final time. Story by Lieutenant Jessica Craig. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Home for the final time

10/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1989 Views 1 Comment Fleet Base West, HMAS Sirius

It was a bittersweet moment for onlookers at Fleet Base West on December 2 when HMAS Sirius returned home. CAPTION:

Officer Commanding No. 92 Wing Group Captain John Grime lays a poppy at the grave of Flying Officer Maxwell Pearce in Salisbury, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Past aviators honoured

10/12/202117/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1727 Views 0 Comments AP-3C Orion, Parafield

On 10 December 1942, only six months after arriving at his first posting, Flying Officer Maxwell Pearce died in a

Air Force aviators form a guard of honour for Air Commodore (retd) Lyall Klaffer at his funeral service in Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Distinguished fighter pilot farewelled

10/12/202117/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1853 Views 0 Comments Korean War, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, No. 75 Squadron, No. 77 Squadron, Vietnam War

Former fighter pilot Air Commodore (retd) Lyall Klaffer, who achieved several firsts in the Royal Australian Air Force, was farewelled

(Australian War Memorial Director Mr Matt Anderson and Captain Anita Nemarich, RAN, with one of the donated red kangaroo funnel insignia from HMAS Parramatta at the Treloar Technology Centre, ACT. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Red kangaroos donated to Australia War Memorial

07/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2207 Views 1 Comment AWM, HMAS Parramatta II, HMAS Parramatta IV, WWII

EIGHTY years to the day since HMAS Parramatta (II) was lost, the red kangaroo funnel insignia from successor ship Parramatta (IV)

Australian Army soldier Corporal A, from the 1st Commando Regiment, talks with Second World War British Army veteran Mr John Morris in the garden of his home in Merrylands, Sydney. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

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World War II veteran joins Chelsea Pensioners

07/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2351 Views 0 Comments SAS, WWII

After decades living in Australia, a World War II Special Air Service (SAS) and Battle of Britain veteran was escorted home