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Air Force assists residents from the Kalkarindji area being evacuated during major flooding in the Northern Territory. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Corporal Ashley Gillett.

RAAF’s quick response to NT floods

22/03/202322/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 359 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, C-27J Spartan, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA, No. 17 Squadron, No. 35 Squadron, No. 37 Squadron, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1, RAAF Tindal

As persistent rain blanketed the Top End towards the end of February and into March it became inevitable that several

Army CH-47 Chinooks arrive in Broome to assist the Western Australian Government in supporting the ongoing flood emergency in the Kimberley region. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photos by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

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Choppers drop in to boost flood support

12/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 910 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, C-27J Spartan, CH-47F Chinook, MRH-90 Taipan, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

Three Army MRH-90 Taipan and two CH-47 Chinook helicopters have landed in Broome, Western Australia, to support the ongoing flood

Pilots from 37 Squadron fly over the community of Mokil in Micronesia prior to dropping humanitarian aid stores. Story by Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.

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RAAF helps Santa with Pacific deliveries

16/12/202218/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 598 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, Operation Christmas Drop

Santa Claus has delivered presents to remote Micronesian atolls from a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules, in the biggest

An Air Force C-130J Hercules at the Wings Over Illawarra air show 2022. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nicholas O’Connor. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

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RAAF wows Illawarra air-show crowds

18/11/202222/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 438 Views 0 Comments Air Force Band, Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, C-130J Hercules, DHC-4 Caribou, EC-135, F-35A Lightning II, Military Working Dogs, No. 100 Squadron, PC-21, Roulettes, Wings Over Illawarra

The might of Australian military aviation was on show at the 2022 Wings Over Illawarra Air Show, held at Shellharbour

AFP and NSW Police officers aboard their flight on a C-130J Hercules aircraft as part of a Joint Military Police Unit community engagement day at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Emily Egan. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

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Military and civilian police unite through flight

18/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 486 Views 0 Comments Australian Federal Police, C-130J Hercules, Joint Military Police Unit (JMPU), No. 37 Squadron

About 200 members of the NSW Police and Australian Federal Police (AFP) had the opportunity to fly on board 37

A C-27J Spartan pulls a small-plane manoeuvre at Avalon Airshow and a RAAF C-130 Hercules on the ground at Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. Photos by Brian Hartigan.

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RAAF replacing Hercules and Spartan fleets

01/11/202201/11/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 27611 Views 45 Comments C-130J Hercules, C-27J Spartan

Defence today announced it intends to replace its current fleet of 12 C-130J Hercules air mobility aircraft with an expanded

Air Force mobile air load team aviators from No 22 Squadron load liquefied petroleum gas tanks into a C-130J Hercules aircraft at Port Macquarie, New South Wales. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

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RAAF delivers fresh supplies to Lord Howe Island

30/09/202202/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1456 Views 1 Comment C-130J Hercules, No. 22 Squadron, No. 37 Squadron

A Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules from No. 37 Squadron delivered essential cargo from mainland Australia to Lord Howe

Participants of the Australian Industry Defence Network in front of a C-130J Hercules during a visit to RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

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Industry sees action at Richmond

22/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1225 Views 0 Comments Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN), C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

For many of Defence’s industry partners, seeing the end result of their work is only possible by watching the news.

Air Force firefighters during the airfield emergency plan rehearsal at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dean Squire. Photo by Sergeant Greg O'Neill.

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‘Fiery crash’ tests emergency response

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 977 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 22 Squadron, RAAF Richmond, State Emergency Service (SES)

Busting through early morning fog on RAAF Base Richmond’s airfield, a team of Air Force firefighters dashed towards a fiery crash.

Combat controllers from No. 4 Squadron parachute into Mount Bundey training area in the Northern Territory during Exercise Diamond Storm. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Connecting air and ground

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 859 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course, C-130J Hercules, Exercise Diamond Storm, No. 37 Squadron, No. 4 Squadron

A C-130J Hercules became a speck in the sky for a team of No. 4 Squadron combat controllers as they

A C-130J Hercules comes in to land at Lord Howe Island on May 10 during aircrew training circuits at the island’s airfield. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

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Hercules crews return to Lord Howe Island

26/05/202228/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1227 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

RAAF’s C-130J Hercules transport aircraft crews have returned to Lord Howe Island for essential training following the lifting of COVID-19

A P-8A Poseidon flies off the New South Wales coast after a mid-air refuelling from a KC-30A from No. 33 Squadron as part of Exercise Diamond Seas 2022. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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Diamond Seas kicks off six months of Diamond exercises

10/03/202211/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1170 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, P-8A Poseidon

This year’s Diamond series kicked off with the successful completion of the first exercise, Diamond Seas 2022 in February. CAPTION:

Royal Australian Air Force air movements personnel assist Republic of Fiji Military Forces engineers and medical personnel bound for Tonga to a C-130J Hercules aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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Fijians in Tonga after COVID isolation in Australia

15/02/202219/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1085 Views 0 Comments 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, C-130J Hercules, COVID-19 Assist, No. 37 Squadron, Operation Tonga Assist 2022, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

The first element of Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) have arrived in Tonga to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster

No. 37 Squadron Technical Training Flight at RAAF Base Richmond, New South Wales. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photos by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

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Leading the way in training

08/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1174 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

Often the first to arrive during operations, Air Force’s No. 37 Squadron is also now first to comply with new

RAAF combat systems officer Flight Lieutenant Cameron McKinnon works at the C-130J Hercules aircraft's augmented crew station to capture imagery of the damage in Tonga. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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Hercules brings unique insight to Tonga response

25/01/202225/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1927 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, HQJOC, No. 37 Squadron, Operation Tonga Assist 2022

A specially-modified Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules transport aircraft has proven its value over Tonga following the underwater volcanic

The first No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules with Block 8.1 upgrades taxis through the bird bath after returning to RAAF Base Richmond. Photo by Corporal David Said

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New Hercules on the block

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1815 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, RAAF Richmond

The first Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules to be upgraded to Block 8.1 standard hardware and software has arrived

A C-130J Hercules departs RAAF Base Richmond, NSW, to assist the Government of Tonga after the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

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ADF supports Australia’s response in Tonga

20/01/202223/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1189 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, HMAS Adelaide, P-8A Poseidon, Tongan volcano 2022

The Australian Defence Force is supporting the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) as it coordinates Australia’s support Tonga

Flying Officer Johnathan Gough, a Combat Systems Officer with No. 37 Squadron, stands in front of a C-130J Hercules aircraft which is fitted with a Litening sensor pod on its wing. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

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Demonstration flight became real mission mid air

07/12/202109/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3332 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron

A demonstration flight for an upgraded RAAF Hercules transport aircraft became a mission to support flood-affected communities in regional NSW.

A formation of C-130J Hercules fly over Sydney Harbour to mark the 75th Anniversary of No. 37 Squadron. Photo by Corporal David Gibbs.

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Six-ship C-130J formation over Sydney

21/07/201821/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4821 Views 1 Comment C-130J Hercules

A formation of six C-130J Hercules flew over Sydney Harbour on Friday 13 July 2018 to mark the 75th Anniversary

Leading Aircraftwoman Aimee-Rose Carter and Leading Aircraftman Fletcher Moulton perform routine checks on a newly arrived EA-18G Growler at No. 6 Squadron, RAAF Base Amberley. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Growler, Herc, Globemaster at Brisbane jobs expo

18/08/201719/08/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3310 Views 0 Comments Aviation Expo, C-130J Hercules, C-17 Globemaster, EA-18G Growler

Defence will feature EA-18G Growler, C-130J Hercules and C-17 Globemaster at Brisbane’s Aviation Expo, on Saturday 19 August 2017 10am–4pm. The

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