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A restored Air Force Vampire aircraft at the History and Heritage Centre, RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Pilot Officer Timothy Sullivan. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Return of the Vampire

07/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2827 Views 0 Comments History and Heritage – Air Force Restoration Support Section (HH-AF RSS), No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

The RAAF’s 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron has acquired its first aircraft after a 65-year break from flying: a 1950s-era

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Australia's third MQ-4C Triton, also known as 'AUS3', on its first test flight at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale, California, facility on 29 October 2024. Photo supplied by Northrop Grumman.
News Royal Australian Air Force USA 

Third Aussie Triton readies for delivery

07/02/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2419 Views 0 Comments MQ-4C Triton

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed testing of Australia’s third MQ-4C Triton at its Palmdale, California, facility. FILE PHOTO: Australia’s third

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Army gunners from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire a 21-gun salute under the Sydney Harbour Bridge during Australia Day celebrations. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

ADF put on a show for Australia Day

31/01/202520/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2326 Views 1 Comment Australia Day

By air, land and sea, the ADF played a starring role in Australia Day 2025 festivities on Sydney Harbour to

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The crew of the A2-487 Iroquois, at a village near Garaina, PNG, seek witnesses to the crash of a RAAF Caribou in August 1972.
History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans 

Air-rescue bravery rewarded 40 years after event

31/01/202502/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3519 Views 4 Comments No. 5 Squadron, PNG

Nine Royal Australian Air Force crew members who risked their lives on a rescue mission for one of the worst

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Air Force members and their families are encouraged to enjoy some of the best beach frontage in Australia. Story by John Noble.
Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force 

Affordable holiday digs fit for an Ambassador

17/01/202518/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2068 Views 0 Comments