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No. 462 Squadron

Centenarian and Bomber Command Veteran Angus Hughes cuts his birthday cake with veterans, Group Captain Greg Weller and members of 462 Squadron at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers. by Sergeant David Cotton.
ADF People History Veterans 

Bomber Command veteran turns 100

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3352 Views 0 Comments No. 462 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

World War II Bomber Command veteran Angus Hughes recently celebrated his 100th birthday at RAAF Base Edinburgh. CAPTION: Centenarian and Bomber

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Artist and Ngarrindjeri man Thomas Readett stands beside his artwork at 462 Squadron Headquarters. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.
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New artwork depicts squadron’s cyber-threat mission

12/12/202218/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1663 Views 0 Comments Edinburgh Defence Precinct, Indigenous, No. 462 Squadron

462 Squadron, based at the Edinburgh Defence Precinct in South Australia, has taken custodianship of a unique Indigenous artwork that

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