New specialist reservists to inject critical capability
Air Force welcomed 18 new specialist reservists late last year as they completed their initial induction course at RAAF Base
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Passion leads to becoming first female loadmaster
When the role of loadmaster was opened to women, retired Warrant Officer Katrina Salvesen seized the opportunity to take on a more
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Globemaster delivers fire retardant to Western Australia
The ADF has supported the Western Australian Department of Fire and Emergency Services by delivering urgently needed fire retardant from NSW.
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Peacekeeping an opportunity to serve with pride
A strong family connection to service was the driving factor for Corporal Vanessa Bunker’s military career. CAPTION: Royal Australian Air
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Testing times for pioneer pilot
When former Wing Commander Robyn Clay-Williams joined the Air Force in 1979, she was told there were no female pilots.
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What we don’t know about P-8A Poseidon is somehow comforting
The government recently announced that it was buying two extra P-8A Poseidon long-range, armed, maritime search, reconnaissance (and attack) aircraft
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Retiring warrant officer a pace-setter
After 38 years in the RAAF, Warrant Officer Jen Riches was looking forward to long walks on the beach after puting down her pace stick.
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ANGELS WITH BROKEN WINGS
A poem dedicated to 300 RAAF aircrew killed during training at flying schools and conversion units in Australia during World War II.
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First new coins of 2021 mark RAAF Centenary
To welcome in the New Year, the Royal Australian Mint has unveiled the new theme for the 2021 Gallery Press and Mintmark Suite coins.
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RAAF buys two more P-8A Poseidon
RAAF’s maritime patrol capability will be boosted by two P-8A Poseidon surveillance and response aircraft, bringing the total fleet to 14.
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RAAF’s F-35 Christmas miracle
Despite the Public Holiday and ADF’s Christmas block-stand-down, RAAF’s F-35 fleet officially achieved Initial Operational Capability today.
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Dogs recognised for their service
A ceremony to honour the careers of 10 military working dogs and present them with their Canine Service Medals was
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77 Squadron farewells the ‘classic’ Hornet
Yesterday, No. 77 Squadron said a big THANK YOU to local communities for their support of the F/A-18A and F/A-18B
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Former Jetstar workers recruited to F-35 program
Former Jetstar workers have been recruited to start a new career in defence industry as part of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program.
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All RAAF F-35 pilot training now conducted at Williamtown
Defence and Lockheed Martin have signed a contract for delivery of Royal Australian Air Force sovereign F-35 Training Support Services (TSS).
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Pilots forced to eject from Super Hornet at Amberley
Two air crew in a F/A-18 – F or G unclear – were forced to eject from their jet during a takeoff roll at RAAF Base Amberley earlier today.
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RAAF Hornet lands at AWM
RAAF F/A-18A Hornet A21-022 – with a distinguished 30-year history of service – has been welcomed into the Australian War Memorial collection.
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Two F-35s to fly over ADFA Sunday 6 December
Two RAAF F-35A Lightning II aircraft will conduct a flypast of the 2020 ADFA graduation parade in Canberra on Sunday 6 December.
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Aust/US collab on hypersonic missiles
Australia has renewed a research partnership with the USA to develop hypersonic missiles for high-speed long-range strike capabilities.
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RAAF tests decontamination drills
Air Force personnel put their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRND) capability to the test during Ex Toxic Safari.
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