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Alan Hastie with an Air Force 2021 Commemorative memento in celebration of his 100th birthday. Story by Evita Ryan. Photo by Corporal Brett Sheriff.

Centenarian recalls his best flight

06/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1291 Views 0 Comments

He’s 100 years of age and has flown all around the world, but Air Force veteran Alan Hastie said the

Historian Lynette Silver visits the jungle training area of Air Force’s Combat Survival Training School with instructor Warrant Officer Shane Grist, left, and Commanding Officer Squadron Leader Simon Longley. Story and photo by Corporal Veronica O’Hara.

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Survival school honours POW

03/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2443 Views 0 Comments

For courage shown by the only RAAF prisoner of war (POW) who was on the infamous Sandakan death march 76

Gunners from the 101st Battery, 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire an M777A2 Howitzer at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, as part of an Australia-wide gun salute to mark the 150th anniversary of Australian artillery on August 1. Photo by Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca.

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150-gun salute to Australian artillery

03/08/202109/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2800 Views 0 Comments

The formation of an Australian artillery capability 150 years ago marked an initial step in Australia becoming a sovereign nation,

An M2A2 105 mm Howitzer crewed by Army soldiers from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fires an 18-gun salute during the 150th Anniversary of Australian Artillery Commemorative Service at the Hobart Cenotaph. Story by John Cox. Photo by Private Hamish Rogers.

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The history of artillery in Australia

03/08/202109/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2511 Views 0 Comments

Australian artillery marked its 150th anniversary on 1 August – a century-and-a-half of continuous service. CAPTION: An M2A2 105 mm Howitzer

Representing the families of crew members of Catalina A24-50 at the Cairns memorial service are Greg Oliver, left, with Deanne Lawrence and Melville Lawson. Story by Wing Commander Mary Anne Whiting. Photo by Warrant Officer Ian Gosper.

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Catalina crew remembered

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On July 18, members of Air Force’s History and Heritage Brach Historic Unrecovered War Casualties Directorate conducted a memorial service

Flying Officer Michael Clifton, a maritime patrol and response officer from No. 11 Squadron, on board a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Flight Lieutenant Chloe Stevenson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke,

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Hunting submarines unites father and son

28/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2045 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

Some families go fishing together, but one father-and-son duo hunt submarines. CAPTION: Flying Officer Michael Clifton, a maritime patrol and

Commanding Officer Navy Headquarters – South Australia Commander Alastair Cooper with the granddaughters of Thomas Todd, Debra Filippona, left, and Michelle Bitmead at the memorial service. Story by Leading Seaman Jonathan Rendell.

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Sailors killed in WWII mine accident remembered

23/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1876 Views 0 Comments

Two men believed to have been the first service personnel killed on Australian soil as a result of enemy action

Former commanders and No. 32 Squadron members celebrated the 32nd birthday of the squadron's re-formation at RAAF Base East Sale. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell. Photo by Petty Officer Rick Prideaux.

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Veterans celebrate 32 Squadron’s birthday

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No. 32 Squadron celebrated the 32nd birthday of its re-formation on July 1 by honouring its last remaining World War

Members of the Defence Force School of Signals - Maritime Wing march through the streets of HMAS Cerberus during celebrations to mark 100 years of communications training. Story by Leading Seaman Peta Binns. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.

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Signals school marks milestone

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The Defence Force School of Signals – Maritime Communication Information Systems Wing (DFSS-MCISW) marked 100 years of communications training at

Youngest Aviator Aircraftwoman Jasmine Turner, from RAAF Security and Fire School, and Senior ADF Officer RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Iain Carty at the reception in Queensland. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photo by Corporal Nicci Freeman.

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RAAF Base Amberley turns 81

13/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1820 Views 0 Comments

RAAF Base Amberley marked its 81st birthday and Air Force’s centenary with a civic reception on June 17 at the

The No. 100 Squadron English Electric Canberra bomber TT heritage aircraft takes off on its maiden flight following restoration at the Temora Aviation Museum. Story by Flight Lieutenant Aaron CollierFlight Lieutenant Aaron Collier.

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Canberra bomber soars again

13/07/202113/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3949 Views 0 Comments

A roar broke the silence as the No. 100 Squadron Temora historic flight Canberra bomber taxied to the threshold on

Commander of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Shaun Richards shows Wathaurong man Barry Gilson the Wathaurong Glass shield at the battalion’s headquarters. Story by Captain Kristen Daisy Cleland. Photo by Private Michael Currie.

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Shield honours Indigenous service

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A shield has been installed at Ranger Barracks near Ballarat, Victoria, to honour the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island men and

Commodore Jim Dickson (retd) unveils the sign for the new road named in his honour at HMAS Cerberus, joined by members of his family and senior Cerberus personnel. Story by Lieutenant Commander Helen Ward. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.

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Road names provide link to the past

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Commodore Jim Dickson (retd) recently returned to HMAS Cerberus, Victoria, to unveil the sign for a new street named after

Dr Victor Leonard in later life during a television interview. Story by Tom Lewis.

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Armidale’s last survivor disembarks

09/07/202118/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1856 Views 0 Comments

Victor ‘Ray’ Leonard, the last survivor of the corvette HMAS Armidale I, sunk in action in 1942, has died in

Wing Commander Jonathan Lilley (left), Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) Grace Casey-Maughan (centre) and FLTLT Tjapukai Shaw join members from No. 37 Squadron in Gilgandra, as part of an Indigenous community engagement visit. Story by Pilot Officer Olivia Tiele. Photo by Corporal Casey Forster.

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Standing together for NAIDOC Week

07/07/202107/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2269 Views 0 Comments

Throughout NAIDOC Week, the RAAF will participate in events across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal

Naval History Section staff Honae Cuffe, Director John Perryman, Rob Garratt, Simone Alferink and Petar Djokovic celebrate the publication of their 400th ship history at their offices in Fyshwick, Canberra. Story and photo by Sergeant Sebastian Beurich.

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Ships’ histories at a click

07/07/202114/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3054 Views 0 Comments

Alternate headline: Ships’ histories at a *missing link* (see Editor’s note below) If you’re racking your brain trying to remember

Air Force personnel and members of the Port Pirie community commemorate the 80th anniversary of the loss of 22 aircrew under training at Port Pirie during World War II at Port Pirie Cemetery, SA. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Commemoration at Port Pirie

29/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1628 Views 0 Comments

On June 16, members of No. 292 Squadron joined the Port Pirie community to acknowledge the 80th anniversary of the

Senior ADF Officer RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Iain Carty presents Air Force veteran Kevin Statham with an Air Force 2021 commemorative memento. Story by Evita Ryan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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Former air gunner shares a tale

29/06/202129/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1857 Views 0 Comments

He’s been married for 75 years, written poetry, sketched, painted, completed leather work and tapestry projects and dedicated almost his

Dancers from the Cretan Association of Sydney perform in front of a C-130J Hercules as No. 37 Squadron avionics technician Leading Aircraftman Yianni Skoulakis, right, plays the laouto at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal David Said.

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Battle commemorated with dance

24/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1589 Views 0 Comments

The 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete was commemorated in a unique way at RAAF Base Richmond on June

Skipper of refugee boat Nghia Hung, Tam Van Nguyen, with Royal Australian Navy Reserve Captain Chris Frost in front of Grumman Tracker 851 at the HARS Aviation Museum, Albion Park, NSW. Story and photo by Sergeant Dave Morley.

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Refugees reunite with rescuers 40 years on

24/06/202127/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1973 Views 0 Comments

After a visit to Albion Park’s HARS Aviation Museum in March to visit the RAN Grumman Tracker 851 aircraft that