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A United States Navy P-8A Poseidon taxis past a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon on the No. 92 Wing flightline at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.
News Royal Australian Air Force USA 

US Navy Poseidon gets Aussie fuel top-up

11/04/202216/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2886 Views 0 Comments KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 11 Squadron, No. 86 Wing, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Edinburgh, US Navy

A mid-air ‘top up’ has kept United States Navy (USN) P-8A Poseidon crews on mission while training in Australia. CAPTION:

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United States Air Force Senior Airman Reginald Dormeville from 509th Security Forces Squadron (left) and Royal Australian Air Force Aircraftman James Lunney from No. 2 Security Squadron in front of a United States Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from the 13th Bomb Squadron, at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.
News Royal Australian Air Force USA Videos 

USAF B-2 Spirit’s first visit to RAAF Base Amberley

25/03/202225/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 5895 Views 0 Comments US Air Force

A United States Air Force B-2 Spirit from 509th Bomb Wing dropped in this week, along with the Commander of

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Squadron Leader Louise Burr has won the Australian Defence Magazine Women in Defence Award for Engineering. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.
ADF People 

Making an impact in engineering

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2101 Views 0 Comments International Women's Day, Joint Task Force 633, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal, RAAF Williamtown, STEM

While juggling home schooling and snack making in Newcastle, Squadron Leader Louise Burr was the acquisition facilities lead for a

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Sergeant Brooke Saunders performs a check of an F-35A Lightning II during Exercise Cope North 2022 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.
ADF People 

On the world stage

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1759 Views 0 Comments Exercise Cope North, International Women's Day

Representing Air Force on the world stage has been a common occurrence for Aircraft Technician Sergeant Brooke Saunders. CAPTION: Sergeant

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Three Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft from No. 77 Squadron prior to mid-air refueling over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Cope North 22. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.
Japan News Royal Australian Air Force USA 

Integrated flying at its finest

25/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2551 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Cope North, F-35A Lightning II, Guam, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 2 Squadron, No. 77 Squadron, USAF

Combat and airspace battle management aircraft ruled the skies over Guam during Exercise Cope North 22, executing multinational missions. CAPTION:

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Air Force aircraft technician Sergeant Steven Grant, left, and airfield defence guard Leading Aircraftman Jason Grant, who are also father and son, catch up during Exercise Cope North at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.
ADF People 

Father-son duo together on exercise

23/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2275 Views 1 Comment Exercise Cope North, F-35A Lightning II, No. 77 Squadron

In a fitting tribute before retiring after 27 years of service in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Sergeant Steven

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A No. 2 Squadron E-7A Wedgetail taxis out to the Andersen Air Force Base runway during Exercise Cope North 20 in Guam. Photo by Corporal David Said.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF heading for Guam and Ex Cope North 2022

27/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2110 Views 0 Comments Exercise Cope North

The Royal Australian Air Force will deploy aircraft and personnel to Guam and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands to

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Air Force aviator Flight Sergeant Damian Gardiner was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross for his work helping to introduce the F-35 Lightning II into service. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.
ADF People 

Lightning strikes for RAAF technician

26/01/202229/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1994 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, No. 3 Squadron

Royal Australian Air Force Flight Sergeant Damian Gardiner’s extraordinary technical ability and interpersonal skills were recognised on this year’s Australia

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Composite image – An Army Red Beret drops from the sky with the Australian National Flag and the sun sets behind the Australian White Ensign on HMAS Armidale (II). ANF photo by Petty Officer Phil Cullinan. Ensign photo by Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.
ADF News 

Australia Day 2022 Honours List – Military Division

26/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4578 Views 0 Comments Australia Day Honours List

The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia is His Excellency General (ret’d) the Honourable David Hurley today announced the traditional

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Armament Technicians from No. 3 Squadron, load a new Australian manufactured Bomb Live Unit (BLU 111) configured as a Guided Bomb Unit (GBU-12) onto F-35A Lightning II aircraft A35-040 at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.
News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

Homemade warheads introduced into service

20/01/202223/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2854 Views 1 Comment F-35A Lightning II, MQ-9B Sky Guardian, No. 3 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown

Sovereign sustainability has taken a leap, with No. 81 Wing accepting and successfully expending the first Australian manufactured BLU-111(AUS)B/B. CAPTION:

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Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford and Nailsworth Primary School student Lachlan enjoy the interactive experience of the Science Alive! expo in Adelaide. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.
News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

RAAF inspires at Adelaide expo

16/12/202121/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2344 Views 0 Comments STEM

Fifth-generation cutting-edge air force technology inspired thousands of young minds and professionals alike at the two-day Science Alive! Expo at

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Since their arrival in 1985, the Classic Hornets have made an extraordinary contribution to Australia’s air power, including in theatres of operations such as Operations Slipper, Falconer and Okra. After more than 30 years of dedicated service, and nearly 408,000 total flying hours, the F/A-18A/B Hornet fleet will transition to the advanced lethality, survivability, and supportability delivered by the fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighter. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.
History News Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

End of Era F/A-18A/B ‘classic’ Hornet video montage

03/12/202108/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2398 Views 0 Comments F/A-18A/B Hornets

F/A-18A and F/A-18B ‘classic’ Hornets formally retired from service on Monday 29 November 2021, as the Royal Australian Air Force

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An F-35A Lighting II aircraft performs an aerial display at the 2021 Wings Over Illawarra Airshow in New South Wales. Story by Flight Lieutenant Gerard Reed. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.
History News Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

Spectacular display on NSW south coast

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1900 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18A/B Hornets, Wings Over Illawarra

From the extreme roar of jet engines to the gentle purr of pistons, aircraft criss-crossed the skies above the south

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Aircraft A21-02 flown by Group Captain Jason Easthope, Chief of Staff, Air Combat Group taxis through a farewell water canon at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.
History News Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

Combat support unit reflects fondly on Hornets

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2005 Views 0 Comments F/A-18A/B Hornets, No. 17 Squadron

Approximately 300kms south of Darwin near the township of Katherine is RAAF Base Tindal, a remote air base. The base

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Aircraft A21-02 flown by Group Captain Jason Easthope, Chief of Staff, Air Combat Group puts on the last handling display for a RAAF F/A-18 Hornet at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Hornets farewelled after more than 35 years of service

30/11/202130/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2764 Views 3 Comments F/A-18A/B Hornets, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, No. 75 Squadron, No. 77 Squadron, Williamtown

Air Force has farewelled the F/A-18A/B Hornets after more than 35 years of service, with an end of era event

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Leading Aircraftman Aaron Kouyoumtzoglou and Staff Sergeant Dustin Sheffield lock wire a fuel filter during the Enhanced Air Cooperation third phase as part of Exercise Pacific Agility. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.
MRF-D News Royal Australian Air Force USA 

Enhanced Air Cooperation a core initiative

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1922 Views 0 Comments Enhanced Air Cooperation, USFPI

On November 16, 2011, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard with United States President Barack Obama announced an extension of Australia’s

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In celebration of their mascot, the Australian magpie, No. 75 Squadron applied a black and white commemorative paint scheme to F/A-18A Hornet A21-018. The aircraft will sport the new colour scheme ahead of the squadron's transition to the F-35A Lightning II in 2022. The squadron adopted the magpie because it is a belligerent defendant of its young with the courage to attack. Photo by Sergeant Pete Gammie.
Poets Corner 

THE OLD MAGPIE

13/11/202113/11/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1835 Views 0 Comments By Tomas 'Paddy' Hamilton

YOU’RE A LONG WAY FROM THE WESTERN FRONT, THE OLD MAGPIE SAID  AS HE GAZED DOWN ON THE POPPIES, IN

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RAAF and US aviators discuss the maintenance of an aircraft. Story by Squadron Leader Barrie Bardoe.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy USA 

Defence Aviation Safety Authority ‘recognises’ peer agencies

26/10/202126/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1908 Views 0 Comments Five Power Defence Arrangements

The Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) has given the safety tick of approval to 10 military aviation authorities (MAA) and

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Leading Aircraftman Paul Taylor supervises Aircraftwoman Milena Frolova from No. 3 Security Forces while marshalling an F-35A Lightning II from No. 3 Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, United States. Story and photo by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant.
News Royal Australian Air Force USA 

Broadening skills in Alaska

01/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1746 Views 0 Comments

While providing round-the-clock security during Exercise Red Flag Alaska 21-3, No. 3 Security Forces Squadron personnel also undertook training aimed

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Squadron Leader Dean Bruce, left, and Flying Officer Cliff Brown at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, United States. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Sergeant Rodney Welch.
ADF People 

Tim Tams pave the way

01/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1678 Views 0 Comments Exercise Red Flag Alaska 21-3

A packet of iconic Australian biscuits helped Royal Australian Air Force logistics officer Flying Officer Clifford Brown successfully complete a

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