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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.

Free-falling into PNG

08/12/202311/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3048 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

RAAF Aircraftwoman Eloise Hiller-Stanbrook (left) receiving the Sergeant Wendy Jones award from Flight Lieutenant Brook Steege (middle) and Alison Meade at the Army School of Health graduation at Latchford Barracks. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Lance Corporal Tyson Grant.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Top student continues medic legacy

08/12/202308/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1986 Views 0 Comments Army School of Health

For Aircraftwoman Eloise Hiller-Stanbrook, being named the top Air Force student at the Army School of Health means continuing a

From left, Wing Commander Ivan Benitez-Aguirre, Group Captain John Carroll and Flight Lieutenant Laura Dahl at the entrance to the newly reopened RAAF Base Glenbrook chapel. Story by Flight Lieutenant Katrina Thomasson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Chapel renovated for local community

08/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1615 Views 0 Comments RAAF Glenbrook

Taking inspiration from lessons learnt on deployment, the chapel at RAAF Base Glenbrook has been transformed from an old and

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.

Australian Army History Lest We Forget News

Kokoda Barracks unveils new Vietnam memorial

08/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2685 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.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Colour parade marks milestone for flying-training schools

01/12/202310/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2038 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.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

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

01/12/202310/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1559 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.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Connections take flight in Newcastle

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1520 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.

Australian Army History News

Flag flies again after 55 years

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1468 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.

ADF People History

Back to where it all began

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1087 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.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Painting immortalises historic action

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1565 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

Letters to the Editor

ABC doesn’t appeal Heston Russell defamation – and doesn’t apologise

27/11/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6318 Views 5 Comments

On Wednesday last week, the appeals process for my judgement against the ABC closed. With this, the ABC has, by

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.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Newcastle Williamtown Air Show inspires

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3671 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

A soldier rests on arms during a service marking the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial in Adelaide. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers . Photo by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

Australian Army Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

10th anniversary of Indigenous war memorial

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1238 Views 0 Comments Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial, Governor-General, Indigenous

ADF members from the Adelaide region have joined with members of the Indigenous and veteran’s community and the broader Adelaide

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.

ADF People History Veterans

Bomber Command veteran turns 100

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3160 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

Members of the Australian Defence Force abseil 130 metres down the Central Park Tower in Perth's CBD for the annual Central Park Plunge, raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Story by Stephanie Hallen. Photo b y Corporal Nakia Chapman.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Taking the plunge for a cancer cause

17/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1378 Views 0 Comments No. 25 Squadron

A whopping 130 metres above St George’s Terrace in the Perth CBD, members of the Navy, Army and Air Force

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.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing History Lest We Forget

Nursing service wrought in bronze

17/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1282 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.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

Rare exhibit of VCs at Singleton

16/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1118 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

Navy Chaplain Bradley Galvin addresses HMAS Toowoomba ship’s company as they commemorate Remembrance Day in the East China Sea during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Commander Kieran Davis. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Toowoomba united in remembrance

16/11/202317/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1579 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, HMAS Toowoomba, Last Post, Remembrance Day

The Last Post sounded aboard HMAS Toowoomba at 11am on November 11 for the 2023 Remembrance Day ceremony, led by

Australian Army Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy

Solemn service in Solomons

16/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1775 Views 0 Comments AFP, HMAS Choules, Pacific Games, Remembrance Day, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, Solomon Islands

With the poignant sound of the Last Post echoing throughout the ship, HMAS Choules took an operational pause to conduct

Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell pays his respects to the Unknown Australian Soldier at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Story by General Angus Campbell. Photo by Jay Cronan.

ADF People Lest We Forget

For all who have served and sacrificed

16/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 814 Views 0 Comments Remembrance Day

REMEMBRANCE DAY Message from Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell. CAPTION: Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell