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35 Squadron

Corporal Danielle Sass, a loadmaster on a C-27J Spartan aircraft at 35 Squadron, after her graduation at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Madeleine Magee. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.
ADF People Royal Australian Air Force 

Egyptologist takes up RAAF career

30/07/202509/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2333 Views 0 Comments 35 Squadron, C-27J Spartan, RAAF Amberley

What do the Royal Australian Air Force and Egyptology have in common? CAPTION: Corporal Danielle Sass, a loadmaster on a C-27J

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From left, Warrant Officer Steven Burrows, Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis and Sergeant Ben Richardson prepare to take photos of marine traffic during a ramp ride on board a C-27J Spartan during Operation Kuru Kuru, Fiji. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.
News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force 

On the lookout for fishy business

12/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1722 Views 0 Comments 35 Squadron, C-27J Spartan, Operation Kuru Kuru, Operation Solania, Republic of Fiji Navy

A RAAF C-27J Spartan, its crew and support personnel from 35 Squadron recently deployed to Suva, Fiji, to support maritime

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Corporal Monique Jeynes and Corporal Amanda Wintle on the ramp of a RAAF C-27J Spartan prepare to airdrop supplies over the Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea, as part of the Defence Pacific Air Program.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Resupply on the Kokoda Track right on target

31/07/202403/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2777 Views 0 Comments 35 Squadron, C-27J Spartan, Defence Pacific Air Program (DPAP), Kokoda Track, PNG

Though target practice is usually the preserve of Air Force’s fast jet squadrons, for members of 35 Squadron a recent

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Australia Day Award recipient Sergeant Justin Kurban, an aviation technician with 37 Squadron, RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.
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Decade of aviation innovation honoured

26/01/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1483 Views 0 Comments 35 Squadron, Air Mobility Group’s (AMG), Australia Day Honours, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

An avionics technician who developed bespoke secure communications for C-27J Spartan aircraft and rapidly assembled a Hercules maintenance crew for

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C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron on the cross-strip runway prior to take off, at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Eamon Hamilton and Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.
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March of the Spartans

19/11/202122/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2834 Views 0 Comments 35 Squadron, Amberley, C-27J Spartan

‘March of the Spartans’ by No. 35 Squadron has demonstrated its readiness to deliver airlift support during contingency operations. CAPTION: C-27J

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