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No. 37 Squadron

Aviation Logistics Specialist Sergeant David Hulse, of 23 Squadron, is part of the team supporting earthquake relief efforts in Vanuatu. Story by Flight Lieutenant Sharon Sebastian. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.
ADF People Royal Australian Air Force 

Air movements aid Vanuatu relief

17/01/202518/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1264 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, C-17A Globemaster III, HADR, No. 23 Squadron, No. 36 Squadron, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, Vanuatu

Royal Australian Air Force logistics specialists have provided vital support to earthquake relief efforts in Vanuatu. CAPTION: Aviation logistics specialist Sergeant

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A member from the Republic of Korea Air Force, centre, helps Australian Army air dispatchers Corporal Ryan Cheevers and Private Kurt Matthews prepare a 'bundle' for Operation Christmas Drop 24. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott.
Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

Air dispatchers pack Christmas spirit

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2200 Views 0 Comments Andersen AFB, Army No. 176 Air Dispatch Squadron, No. 37 Squadron, Operation Christmas Drop, Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), US Air Force

A specialist team from Army’s 176 Air Dispatch Squadron has helped bring Christmas cheer to isolated Pacific islands as part

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NSW Police Officer Constable Amanda Bliss pets military working dog, Nitro, during a Joint Military Police Unit Sydney community engagement day at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Flying Officer Jamie Wallace. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.
News Police Royal Australian Air Force 

Military and civilian police strengthen ties

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 737 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, Joint Military Police Unit (JMPU), No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

RAAF Base Richmond hosted 140 NSW and Australian Federal Police officers during an engagement day, which included the unique experience

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A C-130J Hercules from 37 Squadron flies over the assembled guests and visitors at RAAF Base Glenbrook during the 75th anniversary celebrations. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Cochran. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

‘Operational heart’ of RAAF celebrates 75 years

18/10/202418/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1787 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, Headquarters Eastern Area Command, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Glenbrook

The ‘operational heart’ of the Royal Australian Air Force celebrated its 75th birthday on October 10 with special events, a

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Air Force Squadron Leader Jacob Ralph, of 37 Squadron, waits to meet Pope Francis prior to boarding a C-130J in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea. Story by Tastri Murdoch.
News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF carries Pope in PNG

27/09/202428/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1507 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (3AMES), No. 37 Squadron, PNG

It’s not every day you get to meet the Pope. CAPTION: Air Force Squadron Leader Jacob Ralph, of 37 Squadron, waits

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An Air Force C-130J Hercules drops a container delivery system during Exercise Rajawali Ausindo 24 in Ambal Training Area, Indonesia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.
News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force 

Tropical airdrop marks Ausindo milestone

27/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1052 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, Exercise Rajawali Ausindo, Exercise Wirra Jaya, Indonesia, No. 37 Squadron, TNI-AU

During Rajawali Ausindo 24, the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) 31st Air Squadron and Royal Australian Air Force’s 37 Squadron conducted

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Cargo is unloaded from a RAAF C-130J Hercules at Adisutjipto Air Force Base in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, as part of Exercise Rajawali AusIndo. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.
News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force 

Hercs help strengthen relationships on exercise

18/09/202418/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1074 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, Exercise Rajawali Ausindo, Indonesia, Indonesian Air Force, No. 37 Squadron

Australia and Indonesia are adding a new chapter to their long history of cooperation through Exercise Rajawali AusIndo 24 at

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Air Force's C-130J Hercules aircraft number A97-464 flies over the Hawkesbury area in NSW. This was the first of 12 delivered to RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Tastri Murdoch.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Hercs reach 25-year milestone

10/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1166 Views 0 Comments Air Mobility Group (AMG), C-130J, HADR, No. 36 Squadron, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

Bigger, faster, stronger … that was the hope 25 years ago for Air Mobility Group’s addition of 12 C-130Js at

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Flying Officer Nathan Peters, of 37 Squadron, in front of a C-130J Hercules during a non-flying period at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Flight Lieutenant Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.
ADF People History Lest We Forget 

Proud to march on familiar streets – Anzac Day

23/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1058 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, No. 37 Squadron

Flying Officer Nathan Peters, of 37 Squadron, explains why this Anzac Day holds a particular significance for him. (As told

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Roulette 2 Flight Lieutenant James Dutschke flies in formation over Changi, Singapore, during the Roulettes display at the Singapore Airshow. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks.
News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force 

Roulettes roll into Singapore

20/03/202423/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2182 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron, PC-21, RAAF East Sale, Roulettes, Singapore

As the six Pilatus PC-21 aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes rolled and looped over the Singaporean landscape,

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RAAF personnel from 37 Squadron and Australian Army soldiers from 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, during an engagement in Mount Isa, Queensland. Story by Flying Officer Madeleine Magee. Photo by Group Captain Stewart Dowrie.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force 

Building community connections in remote Queensland

13/03/202415/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1541 Views 0 Comments 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment, C-130J Hercules, No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (3AMES), No. 37 Squadron

A 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules and members of 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (3AMES) flew over parts of northern Australia as

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Leading Aircraftman Thomas Finlayson (left) with the Gold Commendation he received for providing first aid assistance to Jeff Goodwin (right), during the Warrant Officer of the Air Force visit to RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Mrs Tastri Murdoch. Photos by LAC Chris Tsakisiris.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

Aviator saves mate’s life with CPR

13/03/202413/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 641 Views 0 Comments No. 37 Squadron

For the past 14 years, Leading Aircraftman Thomas Finlayson has completed annual first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training as

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Australia Day Award recipient Sergeant Justin Kurban, an aviation technician with 37 Squadron, RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.
ADF People Royal Australian Air Force 

Decade of aviation innovation honoured

26/01/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 920 Views 0 Comments 35 Squadron, Air Mobility Group’s (AMG), Australia Day Honours, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

An avionics technician who developed bespoke secure communications for C-27J Spartan aircraft and rapidly assembled a Hercules maintenance crew for

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Flight Sergeant Nathan King, an Air Force Aircraft Technician from 37 Squadron, at his workstation, RAAF Base Richmond. Story by John Noble. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.
ADF People 

Pushing through the pain

05/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 998 Views 0 Comments International Day of People with Disability, Invictus Games, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

International Day of People with Disability Even the toughest physical setbacks can’t quell the careers of those passionate about their

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Australian Air Force Cadets disembark a C-130J Hercules at RAAF Base Pearce after a familiarisation flight. Story and photos by Flying Officer Michael Thomas.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Unique experience for WA cadets

20/10/202328/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1711 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Pearce

Flying low level in a C-130J Hercules is something few get the opportunity to experience, so a familiarisation flight over

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Families of 37 Squadron personnel prepare to board a C-130J Hercules for a flight during the squadron's family day at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Tastri Murdoch. Photos by Corporal John Solomon.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Squadron celebrates two milestones

20/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1487 Views 0 Comments C-130 Hercules, C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

Past and present RAAF Base Richmond personnel attended a function to celebrate the C-130 Hercules’ 65 years of operation in

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An Air Force C-130J Hercules conducts low level training and flare drops over RAAF Base Richmond and the wider Hawkesbury area. Story by Taster Murdoch.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Honouring the Herc’s long service

07/07/202316/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3200 Views 0 Comments C-130 Hercules, No. 36 Squadron, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

This year, the Royal Australian Air Force celebrates 65 years of operating an Air Mobility Group workhorse – the C-130

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A Republic of Singapore Air Force C-130H Hercules drops a heavy equipment platform. Story by Tastri Murdoch. Photo by Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott.
Asia News Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

Republic of Singapore Air Force C-130 air-drop training in Australia

21/06/202321/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3122 Views 0 Comments Army No. 176 Air Dispatch Squadron, C-130H, C-130J, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond, Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) provided support to the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as it conducted air

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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.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF’s quick response to NT floods

22/03/202322/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2638 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

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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.
Australian Army News Police Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Military and civilian police unite through flight

18/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2032 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

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