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Heritage

91-year-old Mr Derek Olley volunteers in the Restoration Support Section of Air Force’s History and Heritage Branch. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.
ADF People History 

Fond memories of an RAF career

27/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1741 Views 0 Comments Heritage, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, RAF

When Mr Derek Olley started his apprenticeship with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1947, George VI was the King

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Blitz truck 19012 after being restored by History and Heritage – Air Force’s Restoration Support Section. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Bringing a Blitz back to life

16/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2282 Views 0 Comments Heritage, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

A restored World War 2-era Blitz truck was recently handed over to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Amberley Aviation

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Free open day at RAAF Amberley Heritage Centre
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force 

Free open day at RAAF Amberley Heritage Centre

16/03/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5103 Views 0 Comments Amberley, F-111, Heritage

The RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre will open the doors to its World War 2 era Bellman hangars for a

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