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RAAF Tactical Coordinator Flight Lieutenant Brad Jolly, centre, at his station on-board a P-8A Poseidon during Operation Argos 2023. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

RAAF’s eyes in the sky on North Korea sanctions

24/03/202326/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 628 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, Operation Argos, P-8A Poseidon

RAAF personnel have helped to monitor and deter illegal ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned goods into North Korea as part of

RAAF pilot Flight Lieutenant Natasha Henderson in the cockpit of a P-8A Poseidon prior to departing for a maritime surveillance mission. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

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Captaining aircraft on Operation Argos

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 617 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, Operation Argos, P-8A Poseidon

Deploying on Operation Argos to Okinawa, Japan, for the third time, Flight Lieutenant Natasha Henderson reflected on her progression from

Members of the first P-8A Poseidon Depot Maintenance at RAAF Base Edinburgh including front second from left, Boeing Defence Australia P-8A Program Manager, David Kleinitz, and front right, Officer Commanding 92 Wing, Group Captain Paul Carpenter. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Depot-level Poseidon maintenance milestone in Adelaide

17/03/202320/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1014 Views 0 Comments Boeing, No. 92 Wing, P-8A Poseidon

The completion of the first depot maintenance on Royal Australian Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South

Warrant Officer Paul Gregory, left, with Flight Lieutenant Bradley McMaster, celebrates achieving over 9000 flying hours of service. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet.

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Experience and knowledge for the next generation

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 367 Views 0 Comments AP-3C Orion, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

Warrant Officer Paul Gregory has spent 36 years accumulating a wealth of experience in the RAAF, achieving more than 9000

Royal Australian Air Force airborne electronics analyst Corporal Steven Doyle displays the P-8A Poseidon while at the Australian International Airshow, Avalon, Victoria. Story by Flying Officer Sharon Sebastian. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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Avalon on the radar

07/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 507 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, No. 11 Squadron, No. 92 Wing, P-8A Poseidon

Airborne electronics analyst (AEA) Corporal Steven Doyle, along with members of 11 Squadron and 92 Wing, showcased Australia’s multi-mission maritime

Leading Seaman Nathan Cox watches out of HMAS Arunta's embarked MH-60R helicopter "Athena" as HMAS Arunta (right) and USS Milius conduct a duel Replenishment at Sea with JS Oumi during Exercise Malabar 2022. Photo by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Action above, on and below the sea

23/11/202223/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 558 Views 0 Comments Exercise Malabar, HMAS Arunta, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Stalwart, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, P-8A Poseidon, Regional Presence Deployment, US Navy

Cooperation was heightened, skills strengthened and relationships deepened as Exercise Malabar drew together Australian, Japanese, Indian and United States forces

Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Mathan Sundaramoorthy works at his station on board a P-8A Poseidon aircraft during a maritime security mission while deployed on Operation Sea Guardian in Sicily. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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Aussie aviator patrols the Mediterranean

14/10/202216/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1332 Views 0 Comments NATO, No. 11 Squadron, Operation Sea Guardian, P-8A Poseidon

It’s not often that an ADF member spends the day flying over some of the most famous sights in the

RAAF logistics specialist Sergeant Sheridan Kelly stands in front of a RAAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in Italy, during Operation Sea Guardian 2022. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

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Overseas logistics a welcome challenge

12/10/202212/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 872 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, Operation Sea Guardian, P-8A Poseidon

Ensuring a military aircraft has sufficient stores and equipment can be a full-time task with multiple services to coordinate. CAPTION:

Australia's first MQ-4C Triton aircraft poses for its first official portraits after emerging from the Northrop Grumman Palmdale paint booth. Photo by Alan Radecki, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Media Services.

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Australia’s first Triton rolled out

07/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1149 Views 0 Comments MQ-4C Triton, P-8A Poseidon, US Navy

Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System was rolled out in September as part of a partnership between the

A US Air Force pilot prepares to exit an F-15C Eagle from 67th Fighter Squadron at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 2022. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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US infrastructure crucial to Ex Pitch Black

05/10/202209/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 961 Views 0 Comments Exercise Pitch Black, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Darwin, US Air Force

More aircraft took to the skies in Exercise Pitch Black from RAAF Base Darwin throughout August and September thanks to

No. 11 Squadron and Airbus maintenance teams celebrate the 100th completed servicing of the P-8A Poseidon platform at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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100 services and counting

27/09/202230/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1067 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Edinburgh

Ordinarily a matter of routine, a post-service aircraft delivery of P-8A Poseidon A47-012 on August 15 was instead an occasion

Distressed vessel Ogoi Ratz, left, made ready for towing by civilian merchant vessel Uni Sunshine after being located by RAAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo from RAAF No. 11 Squadron.

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Poseidon assists in search and rescue

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 921 Views 0 Comments AMSA, P-8A Poseidon, Papua New Guinea, RAAF Edinburgh

“Thank you very much for your assistance. I will now be able to spend Independence [Day] with my family and

Members of the Royal Australian Air Force and Indian Navy P-8 flight teams chat during a combined crew training discussion at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

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Aussie and Indian P-8As partner on RIMPAC

16/08/202219/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1079 Views 0 Comments Indian Navy, P-8A Poseidon, RIMPAC

The interoperability of Australian and Indian defence air platforms was on show during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022

A RAAF P-8A Poseidon is marshalled out of the No. 11 Squadron maintenance hangar by ground crew at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Upgraded hangar a good fit for Poseidon

12/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1583 Views 0 Comments P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Edinburgh

Upgrades completed at a hangar at RAAF Base Edinburgh will enable deep maintenance of Australia’s fleet of 12 P-8A Poseidons

Personnel from HMAS Maryborough transport three rescued civilians in a rigid hull inflatable boat off Darwin, Northern Territory. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan.

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Boaters rescued off Darwin

08/07/202209/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1176 Views 0 Comments Armidale-class patrol boat, HMAS Maryborough, P-8A Poseidon

Air Force and Navy have cooperated with Commonwealth and Northern Territory agencies to swiftly rescue three recreational boaters after their

Airborne Electronics Analyst Corporal Sean Toogood, left, Pilot Flying Officer Isaac Stephenson and Airborne Electronics Analyst Corporal Thomas Inslay, from No. 11 Squadron, at RAAF Base Darwin. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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A chance for the Poseidon to find its land legs

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 985 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course, Exercise Diamond Storm, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

For the first time, P-8A Poseidon crews joined Exercise Diamond Storm. CAPTION: Airborne Electronics Analyst Corporal Sean Toogood, left, Pilot

Aircrew from No. 1 and No. 6 squadrons on the flightline at RAAF Base Darwin in the Northern Territory during Exercise Diamond Storm 2022. Story by Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Storm passes to reveal gems of instructors

24/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1180 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course, Exercise Diamond Storm, F-35A Lightning II, No. 4 Squadron, No. 88 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

The largest Royal Australian Air Force Air Warfare Instructor Course (AWIC) to date, which culminated in Exercise Diamond Storm 2022,

Able Seaman Boatwain Mate Linda Emelio handles lines on the quarterdeck of HMAS Canberra while departing Fleet Base East in Sydney. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski

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Five Royal Australian Navy ships deployed

15/06/202216/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1709 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, HMAS Supply, hmas wa, P-8A Poseidon, RIMPAC

Five Royal Australian Navy ships will set sail from Australia over the next three weeks for regional presence deployments throughout

Pilot Flight Lieutenant Angus Wheeler, from No. 292 Squadron, plans the departure and arrival for an upcoming mission in the flight deck of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Corporal Veronica O'Hara. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Poseidon pilot living the dream

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 728 Views 0 Comments AP-3C Orion, No. 292 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, PC-21, RAAF Edinburgh, rim

As a child, Flight Lieutenant Angus Wheeler thought it would be cool to work underground in mines or be flying

F-35A Lightning II aircraft from No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit fly over the Northern Territory during Exercise Rogue Ambush 21-1. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred and Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Next generation of Top Guns to strike in Top End Storm

26/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1523 Views 0 Comments Delamere Air Weapons Range, Exercise Diamond Storm, F-35A Lightning II, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Darwin, RAAF Tindal

The Royal Australian Air Force’s Exercise Diamond Storm 22 will be held in the skies above the Northern Territory from

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