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Personnel from the Air Force History and Heritage Branch working on the disassembly of the iconic Lancaster ‘G for George’.

G for George disassembled

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The iconic Lancaster ‘G for George’, code AR-G, serial number W4783, operated by No. 460 Squadron during World War II,

A pilot is marshalled in after completing his first flight in an F-35A Lightning II during the Operational Conversion course at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Sergeant Guy Young.

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Rogue Ambush commences in the NT

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The Royal Australian Air Force will deploy over 300 personnel and approximately 30 aircraft to RAAF bases Darwin and Tindal

An Air Force EA-18G Growler, aircraft taxis past two F-35A Lightning II aircraft on its way to the runway, during exercise Arnhem Thunder held at RAAF Base Darwin, Northern Territory. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Exercise Arnhem Thunder completes in the Top End

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The Royal Australian Air Force has successfully completed Exercise Arnhem Thunder 21, a major training activity held at RAAF Bases

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams Tank is loaded onto a Royal Australian Navy light landing craft, during Exercise Sea Explorer, Cowley Beach, Queensland. Story by Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Aussie M1A1 Abrams’ first tactical amphib deployment

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Exercise Sea Explorer has concluded with about 1800 ADF personnel taking part and for the first time the tactical deployment of

Defence Force Recruiting specialist, Sergeant Donna Hayes talks with two women about a career in the Defence Force during the Women in Defence Careers Expo. Story and photo by Jacob Joseph.

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Careers for women highlighted at expo

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The benefits and diversity of careers available to women in the ADF were on show at the Women in Defence

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, on board an Australian Army LCM-8 landing craft depart HMAS Canberra for beach landing serials during Exercise Sea Explorer. Story by Captain Dan Mazurek. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Amphib exercise explored all options

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There is a lot going on in the air, on land and at sea in Exercise Sea Explorer, which is

Musician Will Madden plays the Last post at the 79th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony of Bomber Command held at the Air Force Memorial, Torrens Parade Ground in Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Sergeant Murray Staff.

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Brave crews remembered

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The dedication and bravery of the aviators who formed the Australian contingent in the RAAF’s Bomber Command have been acknowledged

An F-35A Lightning II aircraft from RAAF Base Williamtown, thrills the crowds with an aerial handling display at the Central Coast Airshow, NSW. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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F-35A’s first working display

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The ADF’s newest strike aircraft has successfully conducted its first public working display, in the skies over the NSW Central Coast.

Senior Australian Defence Force Officer of RAAF Base Tindal Wing Commander Shane Smith, right, with Air Base Executive Officer, Squadron Leader Lauren Guest and the F-35A Lightning II at Tindal. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Cochran. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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First F-35A touches down at Tindal

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Around midday on May 20, a lone F-35A Lightning II roared over and touched down at RAAF Base Tindal for

Commanding Officer No. 35 Squadron Wing Commander Scott Egan presents the curator of the Torres Strait Heritage Museum, Vanessa Seekee, with a replica 3.7-inch shell. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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Horn Island WWII history honoured

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While on a training mission to the Torres Strait during May, RAAF’s No. 35 Squadron delivered a piece of history

An F-35A Lightning II takes off with its payload of GBU-12 bombs from RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Arnhem Thunder 21. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Cochran. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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F-35As first flights with full weapons loads

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For the first time, Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft have taken to the skies with a full complement of weapons.

Seaman Jack Foulstone practices correct application of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in preparation for their deployment on Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story and photo: Captain Kristen Daisy Clelend

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ADF supports Victoria’s COVID-19 outbreak

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Australian Defence Force (ADF) members from across Victoria are preparing for deployment on Operation COVID-19 Assist. This morning they were

The circular space at the heart of the yarning circle at RAAF Base Williams in Laverton, Victoria, was designed to break down hierarchies and encourage respectful interactions. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

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Yarning circle a first for Air Force in Victoria

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RAAF Base Williams at Laverton is the first Air Force base in Victoria to feature an Indigenous yarning circle. CAPTION:

Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty and Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell receive their first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the Duntroon Health Centre, Canberra. Photo by Jay Cronan.

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Defence bosses roll up sleeves for vaccine rolls out

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Key Defence leaders have received their COVID-19 vaccine and have encouraged staff – particularly those aged over 50 – to

Frank Winnell and Commanding Officer No. 31 Squadron Wing Commander Nick Pausina with the gifted Darcy Doyle print at RAAF Base Wagga. Story by Wing Commander Nick Pausina.

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Old friend shows his gratitude

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RAAF Base Wagga welcomed back an old friend who was evacuated from his house during the 2019-20 bushfires that ravaged

Senior Australian Defence Force Officer for RAAF Base Williamtown Group Captain Anthony Stainton presents George Lincoln an Air Force centenary memento. Story by Wing Commander Sue Yates. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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Ex-RAAF centenarian get surprise service memento

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World War II veteran George Lincoln was presented a Royal Australian Air Force 100th birthday commemorative memento on 11 May

Six ADF members are in the Sunshine Coast working in the Defence Force Recruiting Centre – Maroochydore. Story by Tamara Gunn.

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Recruiting the next generation

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Six ADF members returned to their hometown of the Sunshine Coast recently to share their knowledge and passion for the

An Australian Army member, participating in the Number 67 Joint Terminal Attack Controller course, confirms target coordinates during Exercise Black Dagger 21-1 held out of Tindal in the Northern Territory. Story by Flight Lieutenant Georgina MacDonald. Photo by Corporal Nicci Freeman.

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JTAC students graduate with a bang – literally

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Army and RAAF personnel put into practice newly learned skills in coordinating close air support during Exercise Black Dagger.

Leading Aircraftman Christopher Griffiths and Corporal Stacey Lesbirel, Medical Technicians from No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown, partake in the clinical placement at John Hunter Hospital Emergency Department. Story by Flying Officer Suellen Heath. Photo by Corporal Melina Young.

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RAAF medical staff on the front line

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Royal Australian Air Force medical officers, nurses, medical technicians and radiologist are enhancing their clinical skills by treating patients at

Air Force's F35A Lightning II aircraft touch down for the first time at RAAF base Darwin for exercise Arnhem Thunder 21. Story by Photo by Flight Lieutenant Robert Cochran. Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Arnhem Thunder rattles the Top End

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. [The Royal Australian*] Air Force has deployed approximately 50 aircraft and more than 500 personnel to the Northern Territory for

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