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After the commemorative service, the photos of the Catalina crew A24-64 were proudly exhibited for all to see. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photos by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

Nine Catalina aviators remembered

16/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1619 Views 0 Comments Catalina, Chief of Air Force

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman was the guest of honour at a commemorative ceremony at the Catalina

Air Force fire fighters evacuate a simulated casualty from a PC-21 aircraft during a crash exercise at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Wing Commander Sue Yates. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.

Emergency response put to the test

16/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1729 Views 0 Comments emergency fitness test, RAAF Williamtown, State Emergency Service (SES)

Testing emergency response procedures and processes on an operational airfield used by military and civilian aircraft is no easy feat.

Head of Air Shows Air Commodore Micka Gray announces the Air Force Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023 during a media conference at Fort Scratchley, Newcastle, with Port Stephens Council General Manager Tim Crosdale, left, Federal Member for Patterson Meryl Swanson and Lord Mayor of Newcastle Nuatali Nelmes. Story by Squadron Leader Courtney Jay. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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RAAF air show set to thrill Newcastle

14/06/202316/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2898 Views 0 Comments RAAF Williamtown

The Royal Australian Air Force, in partnership with the City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council, has announced the Air

Air Chief Marshal (retd) Sir Angus Houston, Ron Houghton, President of the Bomber Command Association of Australia, Bert Adams, Max Barry and Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Story by Squadron Leader Bruce Chalmers. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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Australian Bomber Command aviators remembered

14/06/202318/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2669 Views 0 Comments AWM, Bomber Command, WWII

The service and sacrifice of RAAF personnel who served in Royal Air Force Bomber Command in WWII – as part

The display of a replica of the Air Force MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system at this year’s Avalon International Airshow. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

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9 Squadron reformed as MQ-4C Triton operator

14/06/202317/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2174 Views 1 Comment Chief of Air Force, MQ-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh

The Royal Australian Air Force’s 9 Squadron reformed on 11 June 2023 to prepare for the delivery of the Northrop

From left, Aircraftman Max Webb, Pilot Officer Toby Olabarriaga, Aircraftwoman Ellie Hawke and Corporal Eliott Jones get a lesson on the cockpit module of the B-24 Liberator from Paul Rourke at the B-24 Liberator Restoration Museum. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Brent Moloney

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One-of-a-kind history lesson

08/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1904 Views 0 Comments No. 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron

On the 87th birthday of 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron, aviators from the unit visited the B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration

RAAF personnel from 23 Squadron prepare to refuel a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft as part of Exercise Toxic Gauntlet at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

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Ready for any environmental threat

07/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1317 Views 0 Comments Air Mobility Group, C-17A Globemaster III, CBRN, Combat Support Group, No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Combat Support Group (CSG) personnel prepared for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRND) operations during Exercise Toxic Gauntlet at

Loadmaster Flight Sergeant Christian Allison of 35 Squadron teaches Samoan police officer Constable Fetuao Nuuvali how to use the camera during Operation Solania. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

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Fishy business caught out in the Pacific

07/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1673 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Operation Solania

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan has conducted maritime surveillance during Operation Solania to detect and deter illegal fishing

ADF Pilots’ Course 269 members with a Pilatus PC-21 at RAAF Base Pearce in WA. Story by Stephanie Hallen. Photo by Chris Kershaw.

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Sky’s the limit for pilot graduates

07/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2012 Views 0 Comments 2FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

Fourteen students from 269 Pilots’ Course have become the newest pilots in the ADF. CAPTION: ADF Pilots’ Course 269 members

Military personnel from Australia, Indonesia and the United States disembark a United States Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey at RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Crocodile Response. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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Trilateral response to Top End “disaster”

07/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1832 Views 0 Comments Exercise Crocodile Response, Indonesian National Armed Forces, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, MV-22 Osprey, RAAF Darwin

Australian forces joined partner forces from the United States and Indonesia for a major international humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise.

Group photo of participants in the Australian and Indonesian Air Staff Talks at RAAF Base Darwin in the Northern Territory. Photo by Sergeant Pete Gammie.

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Exercise Albatross AUSINDO 23

02/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2478 Views 0 Comments

Exercise Albatross AUSINDO is a training exercise between the Royal Australian Air Force and the Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional

A P-8A Poseidon from 11 Squadron departs RAAF Base Darwin for an Exercise Albatross AusIndo mission. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Sergeant Pete Gammie.

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TNI-AU and RAAF join forces for Aussie-based exercise

01/06/202301/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1911 Views 0 Comments Albatross Ausindo, Indonesia, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, TNI-AU

Flying together over Australia’s northern oceans, aircrew from the Royal Australian Air Force’s 11 Squadron and 5 Squadron from Tentara

Amy Plant from Defence's Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group exchanges non-fungible token challenge coins with the US Air Force's Brennan Townley. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Thomas McCoy.

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RAAF geeks host UASF counterparts for three-day brainstorm

24/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1866 Views 0 Comments Jericho Labs

The RAAF Jericho Disruptive Innovation team played host to members of the United States Air Force (USAF) Digital Transformation Office

A US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 conducts a show of force as part of the live-fire exercise during Exercise Black Dagger 2017. Photo by Sergeant Kirk Peacock.

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Ex Black Dagger brings thunder to NQ

23/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2126 Views 0 Comments Exercise Black Dagger

RAAF Base Townsville will have an influx of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft and activity for this year’s Exercise Black

No. 35 Squadron C-27J Spartan pilot Flight Lieutenant Matthew Still on approach to Cormorant airfield, west of Townsville during Exercise Ready Spartan Prove. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks.

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Spartan proves ready for more

21/05/202321/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2606 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan

It was Friday afternoon when the call was made for RAAF Base Amberley-based 35 Squadron to mobilise and move to

Royal Australian Air Force and United States Air Force loadmasters sit on the ramp of a No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster III during a low-level navigation sortie in north Queensland during Exercise Global Dexterity 23-1. Photo by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.

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Global Dexterity offers low-level excitement

19/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2741 Views 0 Comments Exercise Global Dexterity

The return of Exercise Global Dexterity during April and May had people across NSW, Queensland and our Pacific neighbourhood looking

Members of Combat Support Group participate in the Anzac Day march in Brisbane, Queensland. Photo by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.

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CSG projecting airpower for 25 years

18/05/202318/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1897 Views 0 Comments Combat Support Group (CSG)

Royal Australian Air Force’s ability to adapt to changing needs was evident when Combat Support Group (CSG) evolved from Operational

Squadron Leader Dawson Schuck (centre left) from ARDU, donates the old ARDU hangar sign to the President of the South Australian Aviation Museum (SAAM) Nigel Daw (centre right), during a SAAM visit to RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

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RAAF heritage lives on at SAAM

10/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2497 Views 0 Comments SAAM, South Australian Aviation Museum

RAAF Base Edinburgh has hosted a tour for volunteers from the South Australian Aviation Museum (SAAM) to say thank you

Air Defence Guards from No. 2 Security Forces Squadron conduct Exercise Regional War Fighter in Tully Training Area, Queensland. Photo by Flying Officer Sharm Heitmann.

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Jungle training puts heat on RAAF security force

05/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2322 Views 0 Comments 2SECFOR

In preparation for Exercise Talisman Sabre, Royal Australian Air Force’s 2 Security Forces Squadron (2SECFOR) recently joined Army units in

Evacuees from Port Sudan on board buses after departing the Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft at Cyprus. Photo by Sergeant Jarrod McAneney.

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Operation Carnelian – military-assisted evacuation from Sudan

05/05/202305/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 14480 Views 1 Comment Operation Carnelian

In followup to our story of of 3 May, the ADF has now released more details of the evacuation mission