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Flight Lieutenant Matthew Still, right, and Loadmaster Corporal Joanna Fletcher give residents a tour of a C-27J Spartan at Charleville Airport, Queensland. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

Spartans fly back to Charleville

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In partnership with Defence Force Recruiting (DFR), No. 35 Squadron hosted C-27J Spartan flights to regional Queensland communities throughout February,

A pair of Air Force F35-A Lightning aircraft conduct a flypast over HMAS Hobart during Exercise Tasman Shield. Photo by Petty Office BT Matchett.

Exercise in cooperation for air and sea power`

18/03/2021 Mike Hughes 260 Views 0 Comments

Air and maritime assets came together for integrated high-end warfighting training as part of Exercise Tasman Shield 21, from February

A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning conducts a flypast over HMAS Hobart during Exercise Tasman Shield 21 off the east coast of Australia. Photo by Petty officer Brendan Matchett.

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Half of RAAF out to play with HMAS Hobart on Tasman Shield

12/03/2021 Brian Hartigan 1091 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal Australian Navy have participated in Exercise Tasman Shield 21, conducting simulated air-maritime

Leading Aircraftman Chris Carrigan, left, and Leading Aircraftman Jordan Hopkins demonstrate a vehicle used to detect Improvised Explosive Devices to Patrician Brothers students Amarjith Ajith, Agam Gujral and Damien Sinha, Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

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Engineering opportunities for youth

12/03/2021 Mike Hughes 245 Views 0 Comments

A hangar with 85 years of aviation history was a fitting venue to inspire the next generation of engineers at

Pilot Officer Jaisal Pal is all smiles after completing his first flight in an F-35A Lightning II during the operational conversion course at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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F-35 Lightning training is taking off

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Four Air Force pilots on the first F-35A Lightning II operational conversion course to be run in Australia completed their

Head of Air Force Capability Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts hosts a question and answer session alongside Deputy Chief of Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Stephen Meredith during an International Women’s Day event. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Women choose to challenge future

12/03/2021 Mike Hughes 271 Views 0 Comments

An Air Force event with a difference was held at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra to reflect the

A RAAF C-17A Globemaster III at Wilkins Aerodrome in Antarctica during Operation Southern Discovery. Photo by Michael Wright.

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C-17 delivers snow vehicle to Antarctica

05/03/202105/03/2021 Mike Hughes 1017 Views 0 Comments

The heavy-lifting capability of Air Force’s C-17A Globemaster III ensured the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) could launch an important science

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Limited Edition RAAF Centenary Coin Set

04/03/202105/03/2021 Brian Hartigan 384 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Mint launched a unique, limited edition coin collection to commemorate the centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force.

F-35A Lightning II aircraft A35-033 touches down at RAAF Base Williamtown after transiting from the United States. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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Three new Lightnings touch down

03/03/2021 Mike Hughes 772 Views 3 Comments

Three new F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown on February 11, joining the No. 81 Wing fleet.

United States Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska fly alongside a RAAF KC-30A multi-role tanker transport from No. 33 Squadron during Exercise Cope North 2021 in Guam.

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Exercise filled with refuelling missions

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The morning sunlight streamed through the cabin windows. The whir of the turbofan engines was almost hypnotic. CAPTION: United States Air Force

Medical Officer Flight Lieutenant Doctor Perlon Leung, centre, with Japan Air Self-Defense Force and United States Air Force colleagues in a JASDF C-2 during Exercise Cope North. Photo by Squadron Leader Emma Flack.

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Aeromedical teams hone skills

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The excitement in Flight Lieutenant Perlon Leung’s eyes said it all. CAPTION: Medical Officer Flight Lieutenant Doctor Perlon Leung, centre,

The Boeing Australia Airpower Teaming System Loyal Wingman lands at the end of its first flight at Woomera, South Australia. Photographer unnamed.

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RAAF orders three more Loyal Wingman aircraft

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The government will invest a further $115million in the Boeing Loyal Wingman program to continue developing the concept.

The Boeing Australia, Airpower Teaming System Loyal Wingman conducts its first flight at Woomera, South Australia. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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First flight of Loyal Wingman UAV

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RAAF has congratulated Boeing Australia on the first flight of the Airpower Teaming System Loyal Wingman prototype aircraft on 27 February.

Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Kristal House engages with Deputy Chair of the Kauareg Native Title Elizah Wasaga on the King's Point beach at Ngurupai (Horn Island) in the Torres Strait. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

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RAAF collecting samples from significant lands

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In the lead up to the Centenary of Air Force, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, in partnership with Air

An Air Force C-130J Hercules from No. 37 Squadron takes off from RAAF Base Amberley. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

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Herculean effort ensures Kiwi airshow goes on

25/02/202102/03/2021 Mike Hughes 315 Views 0 Comments

Updated 2 March A Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules made at least one possibly two 4600km return trips across

RAAF personnel from No. 41 Wing, RAAF Base Williamtown work together with coalition forces from the US, UK, Denmark, Canada and Belgium at Kingpin in the Middle East region.

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Taste of Australiana in Middle East

18/02/202118/02/2021 Mike Hughes 289 Views 0 Comments

For six RAAF embeds in the Middle East region, even Australia day wasn’t an excuse for time off. CAPTION: RAAF

Lieutenant Colonel Adam Shockley from the US Air Force, Colonel Shinobu Yamamoto from the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force and Wing Commander Alan Brown from RAAF discuss operational matters during Exercise Cope North. Photo by Master Sergeant Masumi Suehara.

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Trilateral training for disaster relief

18/02/2021 Mike Hughes 421 Views 0 Comments

Australia, Japan and the United States combined at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam for a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief

Simulator Pilot Instructor Ben Scorey, of Canadian Aviation Electronics, monitors and instructs Pilot Officer Alec Taylor in the Hawk 127 Simulator during a trial of eye tracking technology. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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Eye/gaze tracking to improve pilot training

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A unique eye and gaze tracking system, using technology developed by the Australian company ‘Seeing Machines’ was installed in No.

Guests arrive at the RAAF Heritage Centre to celebrate the 80th anniversary of RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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RAAF Base Williamtown turns 80

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RAAF Base Williamtown celebrated its 80th anniversary on February 15 with a small celebration hosted by Deputy Air Commander Australia

The stamps issued by Australia Post to commemorate the Centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force.

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Aust Post stamps to mark RAAF Centenary

11/02/2021 Brian Hartigan 355 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force and Australia Post have worked together to produce two special stamps to commemorate the centenary