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Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder reflects in front of the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Story by Sergeant Sebastian Beurich. Photo by Leading Seaman Kayla Jackson.

A day to remember

30/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2191 Views 0 Comments

This year’s dawn service was unforgettable for one member, who stood next to her grandfather in her uniform for the

George King, who turned 100 on Anzac Day, visiting the National Maritime Museum in Sydney. Story by Private Jacob Joseph.

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Marking a century on Anzac Day

30/04/202130/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1777 Views 0 Comments

A former sailor in HMAS Bathurst had planned a quiet one for his 100th birthday on Anzac Day. CAPTION: George

Private Scott Thompson at St Mary's Primary School, Northampton, WA, during the clean-up following Tropical Cyclone Seroja. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Leading Seaman Kieren Whiteley.

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Deployment is a family affair

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Private Scott Thompson’s deployment to help the recovery efforts in Western Australia following Tropical Cyclone Seroja has taken the Perth

Recruit Billy Winkler-Sheean is attending Recruit School at HMAS Cerberus in Victoria. Story by Lieutenant Tanalee Smith. Story by James McDougall.

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Following in famous footsteps

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Billy Winkler-Sheean grew up walking the Sheean Walk and hearing proud family stories of the heroism of his great-great uncle,

A24-362 OX-V Catalina takes to the skies near RAAF Base Edinburgh. In the background a Neptune and a AP-3C Orion. 3 generations of 11 Squadron aircraft. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Top 10 Iconic RAAF Aircraft – 7: Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina

26/04/202107/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 4191 Views 0 Comments

As the Royal Australian Air Force celebrated its Centenary on 31 March 2021, they compiled their Top Ten most iconic

Relatives of Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean, VC prepare to lay a wreath at an Anzac Day Service in Latrobe, Tasmania. From left, Mr Andrew Jarvie, Mr Ted Sheean, Miss Bella Sheean and Mr Garry Ivory. Story by Lieutenant Jessica Craig. Photo by Petty Officer Tom Gibson.

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Navy’s first VC recipient commemorated

25/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1959 Views 0 Comments

Navy personnel have marked Anzac Day in Latrobe, Tasmania to honour Navy’s first Victoria Cross recipient, Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy”

Leading Aircraftwoman Carley Dunn, left, Squadron Leader Del Gaudry, and Corporal Maddison Henry stand with Mrs Iris Terry during a formal presentation of a uniform at the Fairfield RSL. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

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New uniform for Air Force veteran

23/04/202123/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2198 Views 0 Comments

A new uniform has been presented to 103-year-old Air Force veteran Iris Terry, which she will proudly wear on her

An evacuation raft built by the Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train is shown evacuating artillerymen with a field gun in January 1915. The rafts were towed by lighters during the evacuation from Gallipoli.

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Bridging Train carries precious cargo

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Although the Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train (RANBT) only existed for two years, the unit performed crucial work for the

At the Central Flying School. Lieutenant George Merz is seated (second row from front) second from left, Captain Henry Petre is seated third from left and Lieutenant Eric Harrison is seated fourth from left. Story by Wing Commander Mary Anne Whiting. Photo by Australian War Memorial.

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Baptism of fire for fledgling air force

22/04/202122/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1503 Views 0 Comments

This year, Air Force marked its centenary, but the service was born in the Army and had a baptism of

Warrant Officer Andrew O'Shea shows off his beard at Russell Offices, Canberra. Story by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper. Photo by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper.

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Uncovering a hairy history

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Beards have had a long association with sailors and in recent years there has been a growth in all things beard-related.

Leading Seaman Dion Cray on board HMAS Supply. Story by Lieutenant Jessica Craig. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Following in his great-grandfather’s footsteps

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Apart from joining the Royal Australian Navy, Bulahdelah local Leading Seaman Dion Cray is sharing another milestone with his great-grandfather.

Australian 'Rats of Tobruk' dug in for the fight.

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80th anniversary of the siege that spawned ‘The Rats of Tobruk’

10/04/202110/04/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2454 Views 0 Comments

On 10/11 April 2021, we commemorate 80 years since the start of a port siege in Libya – and the birth of ‘The Rats of Tobruk’.

A Lancaster bomber of 463 or 467 Squadron RAAF over England in 1945. File photo.

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Top 10 Iconic RAAF Aircraft – 8: Avro Lancaster

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As the Royal Australian Air Force celebrated its Centenary on 31 March 2021, they have compiled their Top Ten most

Claire Withrington at her Royal Military College - Duntroon appointment ceremony in Brisbane.

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Fourth generation to join the Army

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Wynnum local Claire Withrington is following a well-worn path to lead others in the Australian Army. CAPTION: Claire Withrington at

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, left, his wife Louise Hupfeld, Warrant Officer of the Air Force Fiona Grasby, and Leading Aircraftwoman Victoria Farell lay wreaths at the Air Force memorial. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Family’s story of loss is one of many

06/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1963 Views 0 Comments

The last time Margaret Radford saw her brother, Flight Sergeant Elliot Burton, he was waving goodbye through a train window

Air Force personnel representing all specialisations and musterings form the number 100 with all in-service RAAF aircraft and ground assets at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photo by Corporal Nicci Freeman.

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Awesome snapshot in time and history

06/04/202107/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2646 Views 0 Comments

As they stood in the shape of the number 100 under grey skies and light drizzle, the assembled Air Force members’

Uncle Harry Allie, left, and Aircraftman Steven Ahoy at the Australian War Memorial during the Welcome Ceremony for Air Force’s Centenary commemorations. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Shells, soil and sand from around Australia enshrined at AWM

06/04/202106/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1584 Views 0 Comments

In a symbolic gesture, shells, soil and sand collected from around the country were placed at the For Our Country

Les Tanna, left, Ashley Saltner, Glen Thomas, Flight Lieutenant David Williams holding soil from Wulgurukaba land, Virginia Wyles and Wing Commander Mathew Green at RAAF Base Townsville. Photo by Corporal Luke Garner.

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Soils a feature of symbolic ceremony

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Known as the Guardian of the North, RAAF Base Townsville in North Queensland is strategically located as a forward operating

Senior Australian Defence Force Officer RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Iain Carty presents Air Force veteran Mary Collins with an Air Force 2021 commemorative memento in celebration of her 100th birthday. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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Blazing a trail to serve the country

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When Mary Collins (nee Ladlay) applied to join the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF), her father was furious she

2 Sqn Royal Flying Core S.E.5A's at the Western Front WW1. Video screen grab.

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Top 10 Iconic RAAF Aircraft – 9: S.E.5A

28/03/202107/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2949 Views 0 Comments

As the Royal Australian Air Force celebrates its Centenary on 31 March 2021, they have compiled their Top Ten most