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A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail arrives at the Australian Defence Force's main operating base in the Middle East region for Operation Okra missions. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

Wedgetail back in the Middle East

15/09/2019 Brian Hartigan 179 Views 0 Comments

As part of Australia’s contribution to the US-led Global Coalition against Daesh, a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan investigate a fishing vessel spotted during an Operation Solania maritime patrol. RAAF photo.

Australian News Operations Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

Spartan and King Air patrol Pacific

11/09/2019 Brian Hartigan 218 Views 1 Comment

By Eamon Hamilton The combination of Spartan and King Air aircraft proved a winning pair for the Air Force in

C-130J Hercules aircraft from No.37 Squadron fly in formation over RAAF Base Richmond. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force

Hercs celebrate 20th birthday

09/09/201909/09/2019 Brian Hartigan 289 Views 0 Comments

September 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the C-130J Hercules to Royal Australian Air Force service. CAPTION:

No 3 Squadron F/A-18 Hornets taxi at Korat Air Force Base during Exercise Thai Boomerang 2015. Photo by Corporal David Said.

Asia Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF on two consecutive exercises in SE Asia

08/09/201908/09/2019 Brian Hartigan 421 Views 0 Comments

By Flight Lieutenant Alyssa Vickridge Royal Australian Air Force has deployed more than 120 people and six aircraft from RAAF

C-17A Globemaster's from the United States Air Force begin to taxi out for another mission on Exercise Mobility Guardian 17 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Photo by Corporal David Gibbs.

Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force USA

RAAF deploys on Ex Mobility Guardian

08/09/2019 Brian Hartigan 520 Views 0 Comments

By Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren The Royal Australian Air Force has dispatched its two largest aircraft to the United States

Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets take off at Avalon, Victoria. Photo by Corporal Jessica de Rouw.

Asia Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Aussie Hornets on first combat exercise in Japan

08/09/2019 Brian Hartigan 489 Views 0 Comments

Up to 150 Royal Australian Air Force personnel will participate in the first bilateral air combat exercise between the Royal Australian

A RAAF P-8A Poseidon supports sea trials for NUSHIP (now HMAS) Hobart in the Gulf St Vincent off the coast of Adelaide. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

Asia Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Poseidon deployed on North Korea sanctions

01/09/2019 Brian Hartigan 535 Views 0 Comments

Australia is deploying a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Japan to conduct maritime surveillance in support of the international

Flight Lieutenants Stuart Pollack and Evan McFarland proudly show off their C-27J Spartan in Brisbane. Photos by Christabel Migliorini.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force

Spartan shines at Brisbane Aviation Expo

18/08/2019 Brian Hartigan 538 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force yesterday conducted live demonstrations of Air Force capabilities at the 2019 Brisbane Aviation Expo. CAPTION:

Australian Army soldier Sergeant Chris Renew from 19th Chief Engineer Works looks over plans with local contractor Vuksich and Borich Project Manager, Suvinay Basawaiya at Blackrock Camp in Nadi, Fiji. Photo by Leading Seaman Craig Walton.

Australian Australian Army News Overseas Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

Aussie engineers building Fiji army camp

13/08/201913/08/2019 Brian Hartigan 562 Views 0 Comments

Australian Defence Force engineers are working with the Royal Fijian Military Forces (RFMF) and local Fijian construction companies to build

No. 38 Squadron KA350 King Air. Photo by Corporal Glenn McCarthy.

Australian News Operations Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

King Air, Spartan on Pacific fisheries patrol

13/08/2019 Brian Hartigan 588 Views 0 Comments

Australia is continuing its contribution in the fight against illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing in the Southwest Pacific, with the

An F-35A Joint Strike Fighter from No.3 Squadron conducts instrument-landing-approach training at RAAF Base Richmond. Photo by Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Technology

First-of-kind F-35 sustainment contract signed in Australia

05/08/2019 Brian Hartigan 382 Views 0 Comments

Defence and Lockheed Martin Australia reached an agreement last week to ensure the efficient delivery of sustainment support for the

A Catalina graces the sky during 2009's 70th Anniversary celebrations for RAAF's 10 and 11 Squadrons. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Leigh Cameron. INSET: Air gunner Sergeant Melville Tyrrell, lost with A24-50 in 1943.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Lost WWII Catalina positively identified

02/08/201902/08/2019 Brian Hartigan 790 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force has completed a search and recovery mission in Indonesia for 10 Australian airmen aboard Catalina

F-35A Joint Strike Fighters from No.3 Squadron conduct instrument-landing-approach training at RAAF Base Richmond. Photo by Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Technology

First home-grown F-35 pilots take off

30/07/2019 Brian Hartigan 645 Views 0 Comments

Air Force’s first pilots to complete a RAAF F-35A Joint Strike Fighter transition course in Australia have flown the aircraft for the

Sumit Sachdeva is briefed on the capabilities of the EF-88 rifle by Leading Aircraftman Breen Canning, from No. 3 Security Forces Squadron, during a visit to Shoalwater Bay Training Area as part of Exercise Boss Lift – Talisman Sabre 2019. Photo by Corporal Nicci Freeman.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Talisman Sabre

Exercise Boss Lift looks healthy for Talisman Sabre

15/07/201915/07/2019 Brian Hartigan 647 Views 0 Comments

Exercise Boss Lift Talisman Sabre 2019 (TS19) flew employers of Air Force health-specialist reservists and key health professionals from across

Two F-22 Raptors flying at RAAF Base Amberley during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. Photo by Christabel Migliorini.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Talisman Sabre

F-22s commence exercising out of Amberley

10/07/2019 Brian Hartigan 1162 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force started flying alongside United States Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighters today as part of

A United States Air Force F-22 Raptor conducts a low pass at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, during an Exercise Red Flag 19-1. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Talisman Sabre

F-22s to fly out of Amberley

08/07/2019 Brian Hartigan 1287 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force will start flying alongside United States Air Force aircraft from this week as part of

F/A-18A Hornets from No.77 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown in formation to celebrate the unit's 77th anniversary. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force

Double seven formation for 77 Squadron’s 77th Birthday

05/07/201905/07/2019 Brian Hartigan 828 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force’s Number 77 Squadron conducted a flypast over RAAF Base Williamtown today in a ‘double seven’

KC-30A MRTT and E-7A Wedgetail conduct Air to Air refuelling testing in the airspace near RAAF Williamtown.

Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Air Force

Australia increases commitment to Iraq/Syria

04/07/201904/07/2019 Brian Hartigan 889 Views 0 Comments

Australia will continue – and increase – its current contribution to support efforts by the US-led Global Coalition against Daesh

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld returns his first general salute as Chief of Air Force. Photo by Sergeant Brett Sherriff.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force

New Chief of Air Force welcomed in Canberra

03/07/201903/07/2019 Brian Hartigan 806 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force welcomed its new chief – Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld – during a ceremonial change-of-command parade

Digitally-altered/fake photo of mass flypast over Blamey Square, Canberra.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF Change of Command parade expecting special flypast

28/06/201928/06/2019 Brian Hartigan 1321 Views 0 Comments

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Leo Davies will officially hand over command of the Royal Australian Air Force to

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