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An air-to-air refuelling flight test between Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft from No. 33 Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF or Koku-Jieitai) Mitsubishi F-2A over Japan. Story by Eamon Hamilton.

RAAF refuels Japanese aircraft for the first time

29/04/202229/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3134 Views 0 Comments Japan Air Self-Defense Force, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron

For the first time, the RAAF has conducted air-to-air refuelling flight testing with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF, or

Air Force Roulettes conduct an aerobatic display during the Anzac Weekend Air Show 2022 at West Sale airport in Gippsland, Victoria. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.

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RAAF turns on an exhilarating show in Sale

29/04/202229/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3112 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, No. 100 Squadron, PC-21, RAAF East Sale, Roulettes

An array of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft, old and new, thrilled a crowd of more than 10,000 people during

President of Vietnam Nguyễn Xuân Phúc (centre), and Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie (centre right), farewell Vietnamese peacekeepers in Hanoi, deploying to the United Nations mission in South Sudan on a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III. Photo supplied. Left to right: Ms Caitlin Wiesen-Antin (white scarf), United Nations Acting Resident Coordinator for Vietnam; Senior General Phan Văn Giang, Vietnam’s Minister for National Defence; President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc; Ms Mudie.

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RAAF C-17 takes another Vietnamese peacekeeping rotation to Africa

28/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3775 Views 0 Comments Vietnam

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster will transport Vietnam People’s Army personnel, equipment and medical supplies to and from

Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force personnel stand by the cenotaph after the Anzac Day commemorations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Story and photo by Captain Edward Pym.

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How Anzac Day was commemorated in the Middle East

28/04/202228/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2218 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Middle East

Following a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19 restrictions, Anzac Day was commemorated in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on April

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Australia sends six 155mm howitzers and ammo to Ukraine

27/04/202227/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3470 Views 4 Comments Ukraine

Australia has sent six M777 155mm lightweight towed howitzers and ammunition to Europe for on-forwarding to Ukraine. CAPTION: Royal Australian Air

Commander of the Australian Deployable Joint Force Headquarters, Major General Scott Winter, left, meets with New Zealand Army soldier Warrant Officer Class Two Sarah Rutene from the Solomons International Assistance Force in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly.

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Commander DJFHQ visits Solomon Islands

23/04/202227/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2245 Views 0 Comments 1st Division, Operation Lilia, Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands

A recent visit to Solomon Islands by the Commander of the Deployable Joint Force Headquarters has highlighted how much of an

Corporal Chathuri Rogers and Leading Aircraftwoman Mary-Anne Bryce from No. 3 Control and Reporting Unit check the AN/TPS-77 Tactical Air Defence Radar System antennas at Old Bar airfield, north of Newcastle, during Exercise Diamond Shield. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse.

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RAAF ‘ready in all conditions’

23/04/202226/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2473 Views 0 Comments Exercise Diamond Shield., HMAS Hobart

As an unfamiliar adversary approached over Australian waters at the start of Exercise Diamond Shield, exercise participants responded as a

Commander of Air Combat Group, Air Commodore Tim Aslop, centre, talks with a Air Force officer from No. 265 PC-21 Australian Defence Force pilots course during the graduation ceremony at RAAF Base Pearce, Western Australia. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Chris Kershaw.

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Amazing careers await newest ADF pilots

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2780 Views 0 Comments No. 2 FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

Students from No. 265 Australian Defence Force pilots course received their wings and graduated from No. 2 Flying Training School

Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors enter the stadium during the Invictus Games 2020 closing ceremony at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Tina Langridge . Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Invictus closing ceremony caps incredible week

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1865 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Seven days of unforgettable competition and camaraderie concluded with a stunning closing ceremony celebrating the 500 wounded, injured and sick

Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors joined Team Ukraine personnel at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Tina Langridge. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Team Australia stands with Ukraine

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2029 Views 3 Comments Invictus Games 2022, Ukraine

The moving cries of ‘Slava Ukraini’ and ‘Heroiam Slava’ have echoed around Zuiderpark, the home of Invictus Games The Hague

Proud father of Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor and Royal Australian Navy sailor Leading Seaman Chris Reck, Bob Reck holds up a patch supporting Ukraine at Invictus Games Park in The Hague. Story and photo by Tina Langridge.

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Bob’s treasured gift

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1388 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022, Ukraine

Bob Reck will return home to Cairns with many special memories from Invictus Games The Hague 2020. CAPTION: Proud father

Invictus Games 2020 volunteer Sue Gibson Swalwell in the media tent at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Tina Langridge. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Invictus Games depends on dedicated volunteers

23/04/202223/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1793 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Can you imagine travelling halfway around the world to the Netherlands at your own expense to volunteer at an international

nvictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Stephen French takes a shot during the Wheelchair Basketball match against the United Kingdom at Invictus Games Park in The Hague. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt.

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Invictus Games: Day seven – 22 April 2022

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1447 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

The final day of Invictus Games The Hague 2020 competition will see Australia’s 12-strong cycling crew contest both the time

Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor Gabriel Ramon celebrates a successful lift during the men’s heavyweight powerlifting event at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Powerful end to penultimate day at Invictus Games

23/04/202223/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2103 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Bars were loaded as 11 Team Australia powerhouses battled it out on the bench at Sportcampus at Zuiderpark. CAPTION: Australian

United States Air Force F-16C aircraft from the 18th Aggressor Squadron conduct air-to-air refuelling operations with a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multi-role tanker transport from No.33 Squadron during Exercise Diamond Shield. Photo by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.

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Exercise Diamond Shield concludes

22/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2155 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force has successfully completed the first two exercises in the 2022 Diamond Series for the third

Team Australia is cheered on by family and friends during the swimming events held at the Zwembad het Hofbad pool in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Invictus Games: Day six – 21 April 2022

22/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1548 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

The powerlifting event kicks off at the Invictus Games 2022 on April 21, with 11 members of Team Australia taking

Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Braedon Griffiths attacks the try line during a wheelchair rugby pool match against Canada at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Invictus motivates rehab

22/04/202223/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1903 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Just three years ago, James Saville was bed-bound, but the Invictus Games 2022 provided motivation in his rehabilitation. CAPTION: Invictus

One of the first two Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning Joint Strike Fighters flies overhead RAAF Base Williamtown on delivery day. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

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Australia-wide fly-past support on ANZAC Day

21/04/202223/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5446 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022

New South Wales Date Town/City Location Time Aircraft 25th April 2022 Doyalson Pacific Hwy, Doyalson 9.05am F-35A Lightning II 25th

Group Captain Iain Carty, CSM, and United States Air Force aviator Airman First Class Alejandro Duarte (right) from 22nd Airlift Squadron cut the cake during 80th anniversary of the formation of 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrations at RAAF Base Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tanya Carter. Photo by Leading Aircraftwomen Emma Schwenke.

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USAF 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrates birthday at RAAF Base Amberley

20/04/202225/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2781 Views 0 Comments No. 33 Squadron, No. 36 Squadron, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, US Air Force

The United States Air Force (USAF) 22nd Airlift Squadron commemorated the 80th anniversary of its establishment in Australia by flying

RAAF No. 32 Squadron pilot Flying Officer Wynona Winslett conducts her inspection aircraft walk-around ahead of a KA350 King Air flight during Exercise Bersama Shield 2022. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long.

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King Air provides international exercise support

20/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3046 Views 0 Comments KA350 King Air, No. 32 Squadron

A team from RAAF No. 32 Squadron has provided air support to multinational forces during the annual Bersama Shield field