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No. 75 Squadron

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 3129 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 2474 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.
ADF People 

Making an impact in engineering

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2327 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 2129 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 3246 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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