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An RAAF C-27J Spartan and its pilot, Flying Officer Oran Harden from 35 Squadron, is reflected in a tarmac puddle at Pohnpei International Airport, Federated States of Micronesia, during Operation Solania. Photo by Gunner Sagi Biderman.

RAAF complete Op Solania rotation

21/10/2019 Brian Hartigan 155 Views 0 Comments

Australian Defence Force personnel have completed their latest mission to support the fight against illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activity

A RAAF P-8 Poseidon flies over the Russell Offices 'chook on a stick' during the Chief of Air Force change-of-command parade. Other aircraft, all of which had been introduced into RAAF service during Air Marshal Leo Davies' tenure, also flew over – including EA-18G Growler, F-35 Lightning and Falcon 7X. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Air Force

P-8A Poseidon deployed to Middle for a whole month

18/10/2019 Brian Hartigan 314 Views 0 Comments

A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft has arrived in the Middle East in support of the International Maritime Security

A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon drops a life raft during training. Photo by Corporal Brendan Kwaterski.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Technology

RAAF’s 11th Poseidon handed over

01/10/201901/10/2019 Brian Hartigan 695 Views 0 Comments

Australia’s newest maritime surveillance aircraft, the RAAF’s 11th P-8A Poseidon, has been welcomed into the Royal Australian Air Force at a

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.

Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Air Force

Wedgetail back in the Middle East

15/09/2019 Brian Hartigan 638 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 652 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 642 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 604 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 643 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 606 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 630 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 630 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 711 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 821 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 463 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 895 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 719 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 732 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 1272 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 1376 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 900 Views 0 Comments

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

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