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The Cost of Doing Business: Military Aviation Safety in Australia 1914 – 2022, written by Squadron Leader Barrie Bardoe.

The ‘Cost of Doing Business’ book launched

15/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1864 Views 0 Comments Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA)

A new book tells the story of Australia’s tumultuous path to becoming a global leader in military aviation safety. The

Captain Andre Borg with a new field ration eating device (FRED) at the manufacturing workshop in Queensland. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Old reliable FRED is here to stay

13/02/202418/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2377 Views 2 Comments Combat Ration Packs

The field ration eating device, more commonly known as FRED, has served soldiers faithfully since World War II. CAPTION: Captain Andre

A picture of Vice Admiral (retd) Ian Warren Knox during his funeral service at the Garden Island Chapel, HMAS Kuttabul, NSW. Story by Midshipman Jonathan Rendell. Photos by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Leaving behind a legacy

13/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1454 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, Garden Island

Bestowing military honours on a Navy veteran who has died is among the most sacred of duties, and the funeral

Warrant Officer Class Two William Parsons, right, with his son Warrant Officer Class Two Robert Parsons, outside the Royal Australian Armoured Corps Sergeants' Mess at the Puckapunyal Military Area. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman.

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Like father, like son

01/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2868 Views 0 Comments RAEME

When Warrant Officer Class Two Robert Parsons was four, his dad took him on base and showed him a Centurion

Australian Army soldier Bombardier Jordan Whicker with grandparents, Sue and Dean Wilkinson, in Townsville during a tour of a Patriot missile launcher in 2021. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Grandfather gunner inspires grandson gunner

01/02/202409/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3433 Views 0 Comments 16th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery

As 40mm shells arced into the sky, aimed at a balloon towed by an aircraft, the anti-aircraft gunner was confident

Australian Army Medic, then Sergeant Joanne Cook, examines a little girl with malaria in February 1993. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Corporal Gary Ramage.

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Citation for troops who risked their safety to help Somalis

01/02/202402/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2328 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, HMAS Tobruk, Meritorious Unit Citation, Operation Solace, Somalia

Meritorious Unit Citations (MUC) have been awarded to ADF units that served in Somalia between 1992 and 1995. CAPTION: Australian Army

Members of the Australian Army's 2nd Commando Regiment conduct a free-fall parachute jump from a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Nadzab Landings in September 1943. Story by Flying Officer Aarron Dann. Photo by Senior Airman Mackenzie Cooper.

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Free-falling into PNG

08/12/202311/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3076 Views 0 Comments 2nd Commando Regiment, C-17A Globemaster III, Exercise Global Dexterity, Nadzab Landings, No. 36 Squadron, PNGDF, RAF, US Air Force, WWII

Australian Army commandos from 2 Cdo Regt parachuted into Papua New Guinea to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the World

Lieutenant Colonel Wendy Say with veteran and founder of the Kokoda Youth Foundation Doug Henderson in front of the new Canungra Vietnam Memorial at Kokoda Barracks in Queensland. Story by Major Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Private Andrew Shaw.

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Kokoda Barracks unveils new Vietnam memorial

08/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2702 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion RAR, Canungra, Kokoda Barracks, Kokoda Youth Foundation, Vietnam veterans

After two years of dedicated volunteer work and community collaboration, the new Canungra Vietnam Memorial opened to veterans, families and

Two KA350 King Air's fly over a Colours consecration parade at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria. Story by Squadron Leader Kate Davis and Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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Colour parade marks milestone for flying-training schools

01/12/202310/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2043 Views 0 Comments KA350 King Air, No. 1 Flying Training School (1FTS), RAAF East Sale

1 Flying Training School (1FTS) and Air Mission Training School (AMTS) held a joint Colour Replacement Parade at RAAF Base

Ex-United States Navy PBY5A Catalina 'Our Girl' is being restored by members and volunteers of the Rathmines Catalina Association in Beresfield, NSW. Story by FLTLT Karyn Markwell. Photos by SGT Craig Barrett.

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PBY-5A Catalina ‘Our Girl’ to tell local story

01/12/202310/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1568 Views 0 Comments Catalina, Heritage – Air Force (HH-AF), RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

An historic aircraft is being restored to its original wartime configuration after it was handed over to the Royal Australian

Personnel from 453 Squadron with a Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVI from 100 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Image has been digitally manipulated, 453 Squadron sign added to ATC tower. Story by Flying Officer Kristi Adam. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

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Connections take flight in Newcastle

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1541 Views 0 Comments Air Show, No. 100 Squadron, No. 453 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, RAAF Williamtown

The Newcastle Williamtown Air Show and open day, held over November 18-19, gave 2 and 453 Squadrons an opportunity to

From left, Officer Commanding 17th Construction Squadron Major Lincoln Barbare, flag orderly Sapper Jack Miles, Major General Stephen Day and Squadron Sergeant Major 17th Construction Squadron Warrant Officer Class Two Taj Whelan with the returned flag at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Kim Allen.

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Flag flies again after 55 years

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1477 Views 0 Comments 17th Construction Squadron, Vietnam War

Fifty-five years after a 17th Construction Squadron flag supposedly ‘blew off’ a flag pole in Nui Dat, at the 1st

Squadron Leader Mark Lees works on a CT4A as the 100 Squadron senior engineering officer at RAAF Base Point Cook in 2022. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Casey-Lee Rebellato. Photo by David Jones.

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Back to where it all began

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1094 Views 0 Comments No. 1 Flying Training School (1FTS), No. 100 Squadron

Since starting his career as an engine fitter at RAAF Base Point Cook circa 1989, Geelong Squadron Leader Mark Lees

Garry Cooper and Commanding Officer 4 Squadron Wing Commander Steven Duffy unveil a painting commissioned by aviation artist Ivan Berryman at 4 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flying Officer Jamie Wallace. Photos: Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

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Painting immortalises historic action

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1586 Views 0 Comments Forward Air Controllers, No. 4 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown, WWII

Taking pride of place in 4 Squadron headquarters at RAAF Base Williamtown is a new painting commemorating an important event

A RAAF Boeing P-8 Poseidon (left) taxis past two E-7A Wedgetails at RAAF Base Williamtown in readiness for the Air Force Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023. Story by Flying Officer Jamie Wallace. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

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Newcastle Williamtown Air Show inspires

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3695 Views 0 Comments Air Show, RAAF Williamtown

The latest and greatest in Defence capability thrilled almost 85,000 people on November 18 and 19 during the Newcastle Williamtown

Centenarian and Bomber Command Veteran Angus Hughes cuts his birthday cake with veterans, Group Captain Greg Weller and members of 462 Squadron at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers. by Sergeant David Cotton.

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Bomber Command veteran turns 100

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3171 Views 0 Comments No. 462 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

World War II Bomber Command veteran Angus Hughes recently celebrated his 100th birthday at RAAF Base Edinburgh. CAPTION: Centenarian and Bomber

The bronze statue honouring Sister Greta Towner's service in Blackall’s Memorial Park, Queensland. Story by Captain Cath Batch. Photos by Major Edward Dahlheimer.

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Nursing service wrought in bronze

17/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1289 Views 0 Comments Service Nurses, WWI

Once just a name on the Blackall State School honour roll in Queensland, Sister Greta Towner (1891-1961), who served as

Corporal Stacey Kitcher from Army History Unit places a Victoria Cross and medal set into the display case at the Australian Army Infantry Museum, Singleton. Story and photos by Corporal Melina Young.

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Rare exhibit of VCs at Singleton

16/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1124 Views 0 Comments School of Infantry, Victoria Cross

There were no comfort breaks for Major Steve Muir on a flight from Perth to Sydney with a collection of

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart attended the interment ceremony for Olwyn Green, former wife to Lieutenant Charles Green, at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, South Korea. Story by Captain Katy Manning. Photos by Private Graeme Bray.

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Soldier pays respects in South Korea

07/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1254 Views 0 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, 41st Battalion Royal New South Wales Regiment, Chief of Army, Chief of Defence Force, Korean War, WWII

A part-time Australian Army soldier from the 41st Battalion, the Royal New South Wales Regiment (41RNSWR), Private Graeme Bray, had

Commander 1st (Australian) Division Major General Scott Winter with participants of Exercise Beach Heads 23 at one of the significant World War 2 sites in Papua New Guinea. Story and photos by Major Mark Vele.

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Walking in the footsteps of history

03/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 19856 Views 2 Comments Exercise Beach Heads, Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division, Papua New Guinea, WWII

A contingent of junior officers and non-commissioned officers have discovered the World War 2 battlefields of Papua New Guinea provide