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The crew of the A2-487 Iroquois, at a village near Garaina, PNG, seek witnesses to the crash of a RAAF Caribou in August 1972.

Air-rescue bravery rewarded 40 years after event

31/01/202502/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1746 Views 4 Comments No. 5 Squadron, PNG

Nine Royal Australian Air Force crew members who risked their lives on a rescue mission for one of the worst

The Royal Australian Navy medical team deployed on active service to Iraq. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Jake Badior.

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Sub-lieutenant captures history

29/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1080 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Okra, Task Group Taji

After more than 10 years, the last ADF servicemen and women deployed under Operation Okra left the Middle East late

The replica Russian Mosin-Nagant sniper rifle on display during its unveiling at the Australian Army Museum of Military Engineering in Holsworthy. Story and photos by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Tale of a sniper rifle has double-barrelled ending

21/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1485 Views 0 Comments 1RAR, Army Museum of Military Engineering, Bandiana, Holsworthy Barracks, Singleton, Vietnam War

Two Australian soldiers were killed and two wounded by sniper fire in the rice fields of Vietnam in January 1966.

An Australian-built Beaufort Bomber belonging to RAAF’s 1 Squadron during World War 2.

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Sonar image reveals lost piece of history

14/01/202518/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1720 Views 0 Comments Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO), WWII

The discovery of a World War II aircraft off the Northern Territory coast highlights one of the many benefits of

Wing Commander Aarian Birch pilots his CAC Winjeel from 100 Squadron at Point Cook over the cliffs of Point Addis during the 80th commemoration of the ditched RAAF Mitchell Bomber in 1944. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photo by Warrant Officer Don Kenny.

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Sacrifices commemorated at 80 years on

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1024 Views 0 Comments RAAF Laverton, WWII

On December 11, 1944, a B-25D Mitchell bomber crashed off Point Addis, marking a tragic chapter in Australia’s wartime history.

Ambassador to the Republic of Palau Richelle Turner, left, with the Governor of Peleliu Emais Roberts and Republic of Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr, at an exhibition of the life of Damien Parer. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long.

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Honouring the legacy of WW2 photographer

18/12/202418/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 954 Views 0 Comments Palau, US Marines, WWII

This year marks 80 years since legendary Australian war photographer Damien Parer was killed filming US Marines in action on

Nursing officers at the Bangka Island Massacre memorial service on board HMAS Adelaide hold photos of those who lost their lives in 1942. Story by Commander Steven Grosser. Photos by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Memorial service to honour fallen nurses

13/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1880 Views 0 Comments Australian Amphibious Force (AAF), HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Maritime Operational Health Unit, Singapore, Vivian Bullwinkel, WWII

On its return home from Singapore after Indo-Pacific Endeavour, HMAS Adelaide sailed to Bangka Island where personnel commemorated sacrifices made

Members of the Royal Air Force's (RAF) 601 Squadron with the Flying Sword overhead at a summer camp at RAF Lympne in 1937. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos courtesy of Royal Air Force Museum.

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Air Force sword flies back to the UK

13/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1197 Views 0 Comments Combat Support Group (CSG), No. 24 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, RAF

An Air Force treasure has returned to the United Kingdom, having been a Royal Australian Air Force centrepiece for 65

Attendees of a memorial service for the late Wing Commander Peter Krieg with a static display of E-7A Wedgetail aircraft at 2 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Aircraftwoman Laura Flower.

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Remembering the legacy of ‘Cowboy’ Kreig

06/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1775 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, No. 2 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown

On Friday November 8, about 300 family and friends travelled from around the globe to gather in the 2 Squadron

Royal Australian Artillery Head of Regiment Brigadier Damian Hill and Lieutenant Colonel Matt White, of the Defence Preparedness Branch, at the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery National Memorial on Mt Pleasant in Canberra. Story and photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Plan to extend gunners’ memorial

05/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 963 Views 0 Comments Canberra, Royal Australian Artillery

Two 64-pounder cannons stand silently atop Mount Pleasant in Canberra, flanked by stone walls reminiscent of a fortress the cannons

HMAS Canberra personnel conduct a freedom-of-entry parade through Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Jonathan Wills. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

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HMAS Canberra exercises Freedom of Entry in capital

04/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2671 Views 3 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Canberra, WWII

Steady rainfall and gloomy skies did not dampen spirits as Navy personnel paraded through Canberra on 30 November in a

Two cranes return Neptune A89-280 back onto its plinth at the RAAF Base Townsville entrance. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

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Townsville’s iconic Neptune resumes duty

04/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1289 Views 0 Comments Neptune, No. 10 Squadron, RAAF Reserve, RAAF Townsville

Reserve personnel used professionalism, pride and impressive trade skills to restore RAAF Base Townsville’s iconic Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune A89-280 gate

Veterans of the 1st Armoured Regiment participate in the Cambrai Parade at Edinburgh Defence Precinct. Story by Captain Adrienne Goode. Photos by Corporal Adam Quinn.

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1st Armoured Regiment marks last Cambrai Day with M1A1

03/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2098 Views 1 Comment 1st Armoured Regiment, Battle of Cambrai, Edinburgh Defence Precinct, M1A1 Abrams

M1A1 Abrams tanks echoed through the Edinburgh Defence Precinct during the Cambrai Parade for the final time, as 1st Armoured

Adam Bourke, left, and Major Dan Nailer fix their position during a reconnaissance of the Kapyong battlefield in the Republic of Korea. Story and photos by Lieutenant Commander Brendan Trembath.

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Search continues for digger on Kapyong battlefield

27/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1516 Views 0 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, Korean War, Unrecovered War Casualties – Army

An Australian Army soldier presumed to have been killed in the Korean War’s battle of Kapyong on April 24, 1951,

World War 2 RAAF veteran Cyril Rothall, who served with 3 Airfield Construction Squadron, celebrates his 100th birthday. Photo by Nicholas Gunn.

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WWII veteran ‘Flying Shovel’ celebrates centenary

26/11/202404/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 962 Views 0 Comments No. 65 Air Base Recovery Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

On November 16, several RAAF Base Edinburgh aviators, including an airfield engineer, shared in the 100th birthday celebrations of a

Army Major Wendi McAdie and Warrant Officer Class One Andrew McAdie are presented their Federation Star medals by Major General Michael Krause alongside their daughter, Clancy McAdie. Story by Captain Krysten Clifton. Photo by Michael Banovic.

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A life of love and service

15/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1316 Views 0 Comments Army Logistic Training Centre, Federation Star

The Federation Star for 40 years of service is a great achievement for any Defence member, but to receive it

Warrant Officer Michael O'Brien is awarded a 25th Anniversary Commemorative Coin by Susan Templeman, the Federal member for Macquarie, for Australia’s participation in The International Force East Timor, at the Windsor and District Returned Services League Sub-Branch, NSW. Story by Flying Officer Madeleine Magee. Photo by Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.

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Personnel recognised for peacekeeping efforts

15/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1483 Views 0 Comments East Timor, INTERFET

ADF personnel have been recognised with a 25th Anniversary Commemorative Coin for Australia’s participation in the International Force for East

Private William Higgs’ newly installed headstone at Commonwealth War Graves Commission's (CWGC) Crucifix Corner Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux, France. Story. by Aaron Pegram. Photo courtesy of CWGC.

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Search goes on for the lost but not forgotten

12/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1115 Views 0 Comments Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Unrecovered War Casualties – Army (UWC-A), Villers-Bretonneux, WWI

On Remembrance Day, as Australians reflect on the sacrifice of those who have served, the Manager of Unrecovered War Casualties

Remembrance Day is a moment to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Story by Admiral David Johnston.

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The true cost of war is human

12/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 822 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force

A Remembrance Day message from the Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston. CAPTION: Remembrance Day is a moment to

Members of Air Combat Electronic Attack Systems Program Office clean the memorial site for the lost aircrew of a downed F-111C during a team-building activity at Bundjalung National Park, Queensland. Story by Pilot Officer Timothy Sullivan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Campbell Latch.

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A hike to F-111 crash site

08/11/202413/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3058 Views 0 Comments F-111, No. 6 Squadron

Members of the Air Combat Electronic Attack Systems Program Office (ACEASPO) have continued a longstanding tradition among the unit’s personnel,