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Chief of Joint Capabilities Lieutenant General John Frewen signs the change in command of Space Command document in front of Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman and Commander Defence Space Command Air Vice Marshal Cath Roberts. Story by Peter O'Rourke. Photo by Sergeant Rodney Welch.

A big day for the space domain

04/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1251 Views 0 Comments C-Band Space Surveillance Radar, Chief of Air Force, Defence Strategic Review, Joint Capabilities Group, No.1 Space Surveillance Unit (1SSU), RAAF Edinburgh

July 1 marked a significant day for Australia’s space domain and for the ADF’s first joint space unit. CAPTION: Chief

Flight Lieutenant Nicholas Eberl (left) and Flight Lieutenant Jake Dell-O’Sullivan fly their racing drones. Story by Squadron Leader Chloe Stevenson. Photo by Private Nicholas Marqui.

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Defence building abuzz

23/06/202323/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1074 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, Drone Racing, Russell Offices

Chief of Air Force had the best view in the house when a team of tech-savvy aviators set up their

After the commemorative service, the photos of the Catalina crew A24-64 were proudly exhibited for all to see. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photos by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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Nine Catalina aviators remembered

16/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1578 Views 0 Comments Catalina, Chief of Air Force

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman was the guest of honour at a commemorative ceremony at the Catalina

The display of a replica of the Air Force MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system at this year’s Avalon International Airshow. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

9 Squadron reformed as MQ-4C Triton operator

14/06/202317/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2107 Views 1 Comment Chief of Air Force, MQ-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh

The Royal Australian Air Force’s 9 Squadron reformed on 11 June 2023 to prepare for the delivery of the Northrop

Senior ADF Officer Edinburgh Air Commodore Adrian Maso, Flying Officer Trish Noah and Aircraftwoman Emily Wellington cut the cake to mark the 102nd anniversary of the formation of the RAAF. Story by Wing Commander Nicola Frost and Squadron Leader Courtney Jay. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Birthday celebrations for Air Force

13/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1601 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force

On Friday March 31, aviators across the nation stopped to reflect on the 102 years since the formation of the

VIP guests during the reopening of the RAAF Museum at RAAF Base Point Cook in Victoria. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.

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Faces of Air Force tell inspirational stories

10/03/202312/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2203 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, Chief of Air Force, RAAF Museum, RAAF Point Cook

The RAAF Museum at RAAF Base Point Cook told the Royal Australian Air Force story through the service’s people in

Graduates from Air Force, having completed the year-long Australian Command & Staff Course, pose for a group photo. Story by John Noble.

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Air Force’s War College graduates celebrated

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1569 Views 0 Comments ADFA, Australian Command & Staff Course (ACSC), Chief of Air Force, Governor-General of Australia

Some of Air Force’s brightest are among the latest students to graduate from the highly respected Australian War College in

The outgoing Warrant Officer of the Air Force, WOFF-AF Fiona Grasby, hands over the mantle to her successor, WOFF-AF Ralph Clifton. Story by John Noble. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

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Welcome to 10th Warrant Officer of the Air Force

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2569 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force

The important role of Warrant Officer of the Air Force (WOFF-AF) is being given a fresh set of eyes with

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman meets with Bahrain Defense Affairs Minister Lieutenant-General Abdulla bin Hassan Al Nuaimi in Bahrain. Image supplied.

ADF Middle East News

CAF represents ADF at Bahrain strategic meeting

01/12/202201/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1177 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, International Institute for Strategic Studies’ (IISS)

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman represented the Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell at the

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman, right, congratulates Air Vice Marshal Steve Edgeley on receiving his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Also in attendance was Air Vice Marshal Edgeley's wife, Pippa Edgeley. Story by John Noble. Photo by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.

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A scholar and a gentleman

12/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1819 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force

The academic credentials of Air Force have received a boost with the determination and focus of one of its senior

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman and Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. sign the Joint Vision Statement in Washington, DC. Photo by Andy Morataya.

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Royal Australian and US Air Forces strengthen partnership

30/09/202203/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2343 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, US Air Force

The future of the longstanding relationship between the Royal Australian Air Force and the US Air Force was further strengthened

Outgoing Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, and wife Mrs Louise Hupfeld, right, with Air Marshal Robert Chipman, and wife Mrs Alyce Chipman at the Change of Command ceremony. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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New Air Force Chief welcomed

02/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2764 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force

Air Force has welcomed its new Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Robert Chipman, and farewelled the outgoing Chief, Air

Former Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Brown. Photo by Corporal Mark Friend

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Former CAF score cushy job

05/08/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4991 Views 0 Comments CAF, Chief of Air Force, Geoff Brown

Former Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Brown has been appointed to the Lockheed Martin Australia Board. Geoff Brown’s