RAAF salutes supporters
RAAF Base Williamtown, 77 Squadron and 2 Operational Conversion Unit (2OCU) have hosted a family day in recognition of the
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Fast financial support for aviators
For Air Force, 1989 was a busy year. Transport squadrons were stretched, flying more than 6500 hours to move over
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ADF delivers first international space course
1 Space Surveillance Unit’s Commercial Data Mission Centre has delivered its first international Joint Commercial Operations-200 (JCO-200) course. CAPTION: 1
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RAAF aviators strengthen PNG partnership
In a display of regional cooperation and capability enhancement, RAAF 35 Squadron’s C-27J Spartan aircraft continues supporting the long-standing Defence
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Keeping the memories alive
Remembrance Day address from Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston CAPTION: Poppies in front of the Australian War
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Hercules fleet clocks 170,000 flying hours
In September 2025, 37 Squadron’s C-130J Hercules fleet surpassed 170,000 flying hours, marking a significant milestone in the squadron’s history
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Service convictions to be available for police checks
From December, ADF personnel who have been convicted of a serious service offence since 2015 will have those details recorded
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Precision and partnership drive Argos success
On Operation Argos, intelligence informed each flight, operations coordinated it in real-time and mission assurance specialists processed every byte of data
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Significant milestone for Australian-delivered course
The second cohort of Australian-trained air defence artillery fire control officers graduated from their course at RAAF Base Williamtown on
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History and heritage on show in new film
History and Heritage – Air Force (HH-AF) officially released the documentary An Enduring Legacy: The Empire Air Training Scheme at a premiere
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Avionic technicians living the dream in Japan
For two young RAAF avionic technicians, their decision to join the permanent air force after “dipping their toes” in the
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Swagman returns to the Top End
On Trial Swagman, F-35A Lighting IIs and EA-18G Growlers used the vast Northern Territory airspace to test and advance their
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Freedom of Entry marks bond of 85 years
With swords drawn and drums beating, 500 RAAF Base Wagga personnel marched in perfect formation as a Freedom of Entry
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NATO praises nation’s support for Ukraine
As the Royal Australian Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail aircraft prepared to leave Europe, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) praised
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Dawn patrol brings quiet magic to Bathurst
Before the roar of V8 engines and smell of racing fuel filled the air for the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000,
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Support staff keep Wedgetail supporting Ukraine
As the E-7A Wedgetail aircraft takes flight on another mission over Eastern Europe, the men and women who worked tirelessly
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Wedgetail watches NATO’s eastern flank
ADF aviators silently watched Europe’s eastern flank to assist with peace and stability in the region under Operation Kudu, Australia’s
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Selection course identifies Special Forces Integrators
The next generation of Special Forces engineers, medics and signallers were selected to serve in Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) during
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City honours school with freedom of entry
The streets of the Melbourne suburb of Montmorency came alive on October 5 with ceremonial splendour as the Defence Force
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Bushido Guardian builds trilateral strength
Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 has proved to be a huge trilateral success, as Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning
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