No. 75 Squadron Archives - CONTACT magazine

Soldiers from 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire historical M2A2 105mm howitzers as part of a re-enactment during the bombing of Darwin commemorative service. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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Remembering the day WW2 hit Darwin

22/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 838 Views 0 Comments 8th/12th Regiment, Darwin NT, F-35A Lightning II, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Maryborough, No. 75 Squadron, WWII

ADF personnel commemorated the 81st anniversary of the first bombing of Darwin at a service hosted by the city on

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RAAF F-35A Lightning II and RSAF, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-15SG Strike Eagle aircraft above Singapore. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

First trip to Singapore for fighter jets

07/12/202208/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 994 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, No. 75 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force

The Royal Australian Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II made its debut in Singapore, visiting Paya Lebar Air Base late last

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Personnel from 75 Squadron in front of two F-35As at RMAF Base Butterworth, Malaysia. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

Lightning joins Malaysian homecoming

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1236 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, F-35A Lightning II, No. 35 Squadron, No. 75 Squadron, RMAF, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

Deploying internationally for the first time since transitioning to the F-35A Lightning II, 75 Squadron has returned to its old

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Corporal Chris Piper conducts a test of an F-35A Lightning II aircraft during Exercise Elangaroo 22 at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth, Malaysia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

Aviator searches for the invisible

25/11/202226/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 325 Views 0 Comments Exercise Elangaroo, F-35A Lightning II, No. 75 Squadron, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

For 75 Squadron non-destructive inspections (NDI) technician, Corporal Chris Piper, there is more to the F-35A Lightning II than meets

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No. 75 Squadrons Colour Party prepare to receive the new Squadron's Standard at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Once a magpie, always a magpie

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1270 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal

In commemorating 80 years of operational service, No. 75 Squadron celebrated with a F-35A Lightning II display, Squadron Standards consecration

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A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning ll departs from RAAF Base Tindal during Exercise Diamond Storm 2022. Story by Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Lightning strikes friend and foe in Storm

24/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1040 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course, Exercise Diamond Storm, F-35A Lightning II, Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Darwin, RAAF Tindal

The ‘enemy’ enjoyed an advantage on Exercise Diamond Storm 22, with No. 75 Squadron flying F-35A Lightning II aircraft from

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Squadron Leader Louise Burr has won the Australian Defence Magazine Women in Defence Award for Engineering. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

Making an impact in engineering

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 988 Views 0 Comments International Women's Day, Joint Task Force 633, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal, RAAF Williamtown, STEM

While juggling home schooling and snack making in Newcastle, Squadron Leader Louise Burr was the acquisition facilities lead for a

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Air Force aviators form a guard of honour for Air Commodore (retd) Lyall Klaffer at his funeral service in Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

ADF People History

Distinguished fighter pilot farewelled

10/12/202117/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 943 Views 0 Comments Korean War, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, No. 75 Squadron, No. 77 Squadron, Vietnam War

Former fighter pilot Air Commodore (retd) Lyall Klaffer, who achieved several firsts in the Royal Australian Air Force, was farewelled

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Aircraft A21-02 flown by Group Captain Jason Easthope, Chief of Staff, Air Combat Group puts on the last handling display for a RAAF F/A-18 Hornet at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Hornets farewelled after more than 35 years of service

30/11/202130/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1625 Views 3 Comments F/A-18A/B Hornets, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, No. 75 Squadron, No. 77 Squadron, Williamtown

Air Force has farewelled the F/A-18A/B Hornets after more than 35 years of service, with an end of era event

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