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C-27J Spartan

Senior Constable Adrien Lamu and working dog Nym from the RPNGC K-9 unit prepare to board a RAAF C-27J Spartan as part of Operation Kimba. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.
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PNG canine squad travels in style with RAAF

22/06/202222/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 251 Views 0 Comments C-130 Hercules, C-27J Spartan, Military Working Dogs, No. 23 Squadron, Operation Kimba, RPNGC, Service Dogs

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has helped move the highly skilled Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) canine squad across

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Operation Kimba Contingent Commander Wing Commander Michael Rouhan, right, speaks with Superintendent Steven Francis from the Royal PNG Constabulary at the Air Movements Wing – Port Moresby. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.
News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force 

Spartan takes off for PNG election support

17/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 460 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Kimba, Papua New Guinea

A RAAF C-27J Spartan flight carrying 20 personnel from the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) marked the beginning of air

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Aircraftman Sam Schmidt, from the No. 382 Squadron, marshals a C-130J from RAAF Base Richmond at the Air Movements Wing – Port Moresby. Story by Major Martin Hadley. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Geodhart.
Australian Army Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos 

ADF supports election in PNG

17/06/202222/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 303 Views 0 Comments C-130J, C-17A Globemaster III, C-27J Spartan, Operation Kimba, PNG elections

The main body of Australian Defence Force personnel deployed on Operation Kimba has touched down in Papua New Guinea to

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ADF People History Lest We Forget 

Defence remembers leading scientist, 30 years on

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 109 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, DSTG, No. 35 Squadron, No. 77 Squadron

This year marks the 30th anniversary since Defence experienced the tragic loss of one of its scientists, Michael Howlett, who

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Palau's new Guardian-class patrol boat PSS President HI Remeliik II sails from its home port to commence maritime patrols as part of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency’s Operation Rai Balang. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.
ADF News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Palau’s patrol boat supports Pacific priorities

11/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 610 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Operation Solania, Pacific Class Patrol Boat, Pacific Maritime Security Program, Palau

The Australia Defence Force is working closely with the Pacific nation of Palau to enable it to patrol its vast

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Air Force loadmaster Corporal Antonia Guterres stands on the tarmac in Palau by the C-27J Spartan aircraft she worked on during Operation Solania. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.
ADF People 

Loadmaster paving the way

10/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 358 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Bushfire Assist, Operation Solania

When Corporal Antonia Guterres first entered her unit, there were no other females working there in her trade, but she

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Air Force pilot Flight Lieutenant Andrew Burgess flies a C-27J Spartan during a maritime surveillance flight off Palau as part of Operation Solania. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.
ADF People 

Spartan captain living his dream

10/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 246 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Solania

Evacuating koalas from bushfires and dropping supplies to flood victims are just part of Flight Lieutenant Andrew Burgess’ role as

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A RAAForce aviator plays soccer with Palau high school students during a community engagement activity as part of Operation Solania. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.
News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Engaging with schools on Palau

25/03/202229/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 402 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Solania, Palau

It was back to high school for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel recently deployed to Palau. CAPTION: A RAAF aviator

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Loadmaster Corporal Jakeb Thorogood looks out over the C-17J Spartan aircraft ramp during a maritime surveillance flight over Palau’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Photo by Leading Seaman Nadev Harel.
News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Navy, Air Force support Pacific fisheries

18/03/202218/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 877 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, HMAS Melville, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Solania, Palau

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is working with its south-west Pacific neighbours to detect and deter illegal maritime activity in

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Solomon Islands children welcome an Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft carrying food and critical aid supplies to Auki airport, Solomon Islands. Photo by Corporal Jarrad McAneney.
Australian Army News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force 

Spartans return from Solomons

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 365 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands

Two Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft returned home to Australia recently following a successful mission supporting the Solomon Islands

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RAAF pilot Squadron Leader Justin Della Bosca gives Solomon Islands Government officials a tour inside a C-27J Spartan aircraft at Honiara international airport, Solomon Islands. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Corporal Jarrod McAneney.
Australian Army News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force 

Support to Solomon Islands on show

25/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 760 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, C-27J Spartan, COVID-19 Assist, Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands Government officials recently visited Australia’s support team in Honiara to better understand how the Australian Government was assisting the

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A RAAF combat controller from No. 4 Squadron and Mr Rob Crowell (centre) from the Australian Medical Assistance Team help unload Australian Government critical aid supplies from a Solomon Airlines DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft at Auki airport, Solomon Islands. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Corporal Jarrod McAneney.
Australian Army News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

ADF delivers urgent supplies in Solomon Islands

25/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 743 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, COVID-19, No. 4 Squadron, Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands

ADF personnel have helped get approximately 28 tonnes of urgent medical and food supplies to remote areas of Solomon Islands

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RAAF aviators deployed on Operation Lilia prepare bags of rice before loading them onto C-27J Spartan aircraft for distribution to remote Solomon Islands' provinces. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Corporal Jarrod McAneney.
ADF News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force 

ADF delivers urgent supplies in Solomon Islands

23/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 752 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, COVID-19 Assist, Solomon Islands

ADF personnel have helped get urgent medical and food supplies to remote areas of Solomon Islands after a COVID-19 outbreak

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Corporal Tiana Heap enjoys the views of northern NSW during the first all-female crewed C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron, based at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tanya Carter. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

All female crew fly into history books

15/02/202226/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1038 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

An all-female crew has flown a C-27J Spartan transport aircraft into the history books at the Royal Australian Air Force’s

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Air Force Aviators load supplies onto a C-27J Spartan aircraft tasked to fly to isolated Coober Pedy, South Australia. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Critical supplies delivered to Coober Pedy

01/02/202201/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 733 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Edinburgh

The Australian Defence Force is delivering urgent supplies to Coober Pedy and Prominent Hill airfields in support of the South

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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.
News Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

March of the Spartans

19/11/202122/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1176 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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RAAF C-27J Spartan. Photo by Corporal David Said.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

Australia’s C-27J fleet fully delivered

18/04/201818/04/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7417 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan

The Royal Australian Air Force today welcomed the 10th and final C-27J Spartan into service during a ceremony at RAAF

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A RAAF C-27J Spartan flies over Sydney to celebrate 75 years of No 35 Squadron. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force 

C-27J Spartan marks milestone with special flight

13/12/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2987 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan

The Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 35 Squadron celebrated the 75th anniversary of its formation with a special flight over

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Australian News Royal Australian Air Force 

C-27J Spartans show off outback landing capabilities

26/10/201726/10/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4204 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan

Whoever said there was nothing to see on the Nullabor Plains didn’t account for a pair of Royal Australian Air

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan transport aircraft from No 35 Squadron takes off from Walcha Airport during a training mission. Photo by Corporal Oliver Carter.
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C-27J Spartan dirt-track training

08/10/201708/10/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3653 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan transport aircraft from No 35 Squadron took off and landed several times at

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