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No. 42 Wing

First graduates of the Air Battle Manager, Fighter Controller, Enlisted Course, Corporal Baden Oakley and Corporal Emily Smeaton with their graduation certificates at RAAF Base Williamtown in NSW. Story by Flying Officer Matthew Edwards. Photo by Sergeant Craig Barrett.
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Fighter controllers breaking new ground

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1646 Views 0 Comments No. 41 Wing, No. 42 Wing, RAAF Williamtown, Surveillance and Control Training Unit

In a first for the command and control community, two air surveillance operators have graduated as enlisted fighter controllers (EFC).

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Incoming Officer Commanding 42 Wing Group Captain James Parton (left) and outgoing Commander Group Captain Angus Porter in front of a 2 Squadron E-7A Wedgetail at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.
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Fresh eyes to oversee air surveillance wing

22/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2641 Views 0 Comments No. 42 Wing, RAAF Williamtown

The wing of Air Force that oversees aircraft involved in surveillance and electronic warfare has a new Officer Commanding who

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Flight Lieutenant Brendan Campbell with a cheque for funds raised for Soldier On. Story by Flight Lieutenant Brendan Campbell. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.
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Gratitude for hair-raising efforts

07/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1453 Views 0 Comments No. 2 Squadron, No. 42 Wing, No. 87 Squadron, Soldier On

Almost 100 Air Force personnel and staff members have put their efforts behind the ‘Wedgetail Beards for Charity’ fundraiser to

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