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The RAAF's newest aircraft, the F-35A Lightning II, right, and F/A-18F Super Hornet fly in formation with a 100 Squadron CA-18 Mustang and a Supermarine Spitfire MK VIII at the Australian International Airshow 2025. Story b y Flight Lieutenant Sharon Sebastian. Photo by Leading Aircrafman Campbell Latch.

Swan formation takes flight, featuring past and present

25/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 568 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow, No. 100 Squadron

A CAC-18 Mustang and Supermarine Mk VIII Spitfire have flown in a formation with the next generation of air power

The Italian Air Force Academy cadets witness a flying display by the CAC Winjeel from 100 Squadron Heritage Fleet during their visit to RAAF Bases Williams and Point Cook. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photos by Warrant Officer Don Kenny.

Italian Air Force cadets visit Australia for second year

05/11/202409/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1165 Views 0 Comments Italian Air Force (ItAF), No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Museum, RAAF Point Cook, RAAF Williams

The Italian Air Force’s Aeronautical Academy Corso Centauro VI returned to Australia, visiting the RAAF with the class of 2024

A civilian Beechcraft D18S and two civilian T-6 Harvards fly in formation at Warbirds Downunder in Temora, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Paris Rigney.

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Blasting in from the past

01/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2206 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, Roulettes, Temora Aviation Museum

The skies of Temora echoed with aviation from the past and present, with the Air Force supporting the Warbirds Downunder

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell and Warrant Officer – Air Force Ralph Clifton unveil the plaques commemorating the loss of 100 Squadron members who perished while serving on Beauforts A9-186 and A9-374 in 1943, at RAAF Base Point Cook. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell..

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Honouring devotion to duty

11/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1361 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, WWII

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, along with dignitaries and family members, attended the memorial service and plaque

The Roulettes break away during their display at the Mildura Airshow. Story and phots by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks.

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Air show has eyes glued to the sky

18/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1025 Views 0 Comments Mildura, No. 100 Squadron, PC-21, Roulettes

Eyes were glued to the sky as aviators from the Royal Australian Air Force flew multiple generations of aircraft into

Members of the public line up to receive a tour onboard the C-27J Spartan during the RAAF Base Point Cook open day, Victoria. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photos by Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.

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Open day attracts thousands of locals

06/09/202407/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1252 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook

More than 2000 locals were delighted to see Defence capabilities on display, showcasing Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army

100 Squadron English Electric Canberra bomber TT heritage aircraft flies over the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre in Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kristi Adam. Photo by Aaron Turvey.

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Canberra bomber soars in Queensland skies

03/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1738 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, Vietnam Veterans’ Day

Crew of the 100 Squadron Canberra bomber put on a display above the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre on Vietnam Veterans’

Flight Sergeant Gordan Hamilton's portrait on display during the memorial service of four WW2 RAAF servicemen at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Wing Commander Bruce Chalmers. Photos by Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

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Farewelled eight decades later

15/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1411 Views 0 Comments Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Historical Unrecovered War Casualties – Air Force (HUWC-AF), No. 100 Squadron, Papua New Guinea, RAAF Amberley, WWII

Brought down in action in September 1943, the crew of 100 Squadron’s Beaufort Bomber A9-186 were farewelled during a combined

The Roulettes perform a complex high precision aerial manoeuvre at the West Sale Anzac weekend Air Show. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks. Photo by Flying Officer Neive Vinall.

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Air and ground buzz for West Sale locals after ANZAC Day

08/05/202409/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1234 Views 0 Comments Air Force Band, No. 1 Flying Training School (1FTS), No. 100 Squadron, RAAF East Sale, Roulettes

Past, present and future of the Royal Australian Air Force was on show for the Anzac weekend air show at

Four RAAF 100 Squadron Beaufort Bombers head for Wewak, North New Guinea, in 1945. Photo provided by the Australian War Memorial / OG3365

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Missing World War II bomber and crew found

17/04/202420/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2250 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, No. 100 Squadron, Papua New Guinea, WWII

Royal Australian Air Force has positively identified a 100 Squadron World War II Beaufort aircraft (A9-186), first reported missing in

The Roulettes aerobatic display team thrills at the Canberra Airport open day with formation flying in their PC-21 aircraft over the event crowd and a C-130J Hercules. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.

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Canberra Airport open day gets thumbs up

09/04/202413/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1829 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, Canberra Airport, No. 100 Squadron, PC-21, Roulettes

Canberra Airport held its open day on April 6, throwing wide the doors to thousands of members of the public

Personnel from 453 Squadron with a Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVI from 100 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Image has been digitally manipulated, 453 Squadron sign added to ATC tower. Story by Flying Officer Kristi Adam. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

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Connections take flight in Newcastle

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1283 Views 0 Comments Air Show, No. 100 Squadron, No. 453 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, RAAF Williamtown

The Newcastle Williamtown Air Show and open day, held over November 18-19, gave 2 and 453 Squadrons an opportunity to

Squadron Leader Mark Lees works on a CT4A as the 100 Squadron senior engineering officer at RAAF Base Point Cook in 2022. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Casey-Lee Rebellato. Photo by David Jones.

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Back to where it all began

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 892 Views 0 Comments No. 1 Flying Training School (1FTS), No. 100 Squadron

Since starting his career as an engine fitter at RAAF Base Point Cook circa 1989, Geelong Squadron Leader Mark Lees

A delegation from the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) Academy watch a 100 Squadron flying display at RAAF Base Point Cook, Victoria. Story by Squadron Leader Kate Davis. Photos by Duncan Fenn.

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Insieme impariamo – together we learn

19/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 957 Views 0 Comments Italian Air Force, No. 100 Squadron

A shared passion for developing world-class aviators resulted in an exchange of ideas and connection over missions during a recent

Historic aircraft from 100 Squadron prepare to take part in flying displays at the 2023 Tocumwal Airshow. Story and photos by Flying Officer Kristi Adam.

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RAAF returns to Tocumwal

06/10/202308/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1815 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, Temora Aviation Museum

The Royal Australian Air Force returned to the site of its largest base during World War 2, to support the

Senior ADF Officer RAAF Base Amberley, Group Captain Dennis Tan (right), and Warrant Officer Glenn Lyons (left) with Air Force veteran John Shoesmith and his family to celebrate his 100th birthday. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

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Spitfire pilot turns 100

11/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1338 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, Spitfire, WWII

World War II pilot Warrant Officer (retired) John Shoesmith celebrated his 100th birthday in Wynnum Queensland. CAPTION: Senior ADF Officer RAAF

UK Air Cadet Alex Athey helps United States Air Cadet Ishan Swali into his breathing gear at an information session on flight line fire suppression at 23 Squadron during their visit. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

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International Air Cadets’ exchange at Amberley

26/07/202329/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1337 Views 0 Comments 9th Force Support Battalion, Australian War Memorial, C-27J Spartan, Cadets, Chief of Air Force, No. 100 Squadron, No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

After a four-year pandemic hiatus, International Air Cadets on a two-week exchange program visited Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley.

Squadron Leader Ted McConchie (retd) smiles in front of a CAC CA-18 Mustang at RAAF Base Point Cook, Victoria. Story by Flying Officer Rosetta Gigliotti. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Paris Rigney.

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WW2 air gunner celebrates 100th birthday

21/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1965 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, WWII

Squadron Leader Edward “Ted” McConchie (retd) celebrated his 100th birthday with fellow service members from 100 Squadron at RAAF Base

100 Squadron's Corporal Adam Scerri, front seat, and Flight Lieutenant Brett Alderton depart RAAF Base Point Cook on 27 June 2022 in a Tiger Moth. Story by Squadron Leader Kate Davis. Photo by Tim O’Connor.

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Retracing an aviation heritage trail

19/07/202319/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1433 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook

One of two 100 Squadron Tiger Moths has returned home to RAAF Base Point Cook after spending the past year

Alf Najar in his MG TB Monoposto number nine lines up for a start in the 1948 Australian Grand Prix. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power. Photo by Stanton Najar, sourced from Speedway and Road Race History website.

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Remembering the 1948 Australian Grand Prix

05/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2409 Views 1 Comment No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, WWII

The excitement of a Formula 1 Grand Prix will never change – the roar of engines flashing past at mind-blowing

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