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RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

91-year-old Mr Derek Olley volunteers in the Restoration Support Section of Air Force’s History and Heritage Branch. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.
ADF People History 

Fond memories of an RAF career

27/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 862 Views 0 Comments Heritage, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, RAF

When Mr Derek Olley started his apprenticeship with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1947, George VI was the King

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Blitz truck 19012 after being restored by History and Heritage – Air Force’s Restoration Support Section. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Bringing a Blitz back to life

16/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1038 Views 0 Comments Heritage, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

A restored World War 2-era Blitz truck was recently handed over to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Amberley Aviation

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Mr Max Johnson with some of the many components from the Martin Baker Mk1E seat for Meteor A77-851 (aka ‘Halestorm’). Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.
ADF People History 

Volunteers bring new life to historical aircraft

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 647 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

Mr Max Johnson is just one of many volunteers who donate their spare time and a lifetime’s worth of valuable

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Group Captain Iain Carty, CSM, and United States Air Force aviator Airman First Class Alejandro Duarte (right) from 22nd Airlift Squadron cut the cake during 80th anniversary of the formation of 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrations at RAAF Base Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tanya Carter. Photo by Leading Aircraftwomen Emma Schwenke.
History News Royal Australian Air Force USA Videos 

USAF 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrates birthday at RAAF Base Amberley

20/04/202225/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1383 Views 0 Comments No. 33 Squadron, No. 36 Squadron, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, US Air Force

The United States Air Force (USAF) 22nd Airlift Squadron commemorated the 80th anniversary of its establishment in Australia by flying

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Air Force personnel from the History and Heritage Branch restored de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou A4-236, which is now on display at the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Amberley Caribou looking good as new

20/04/202220/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1276 Views 0 Comments DHC-4 Caribou, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, RAAF Museum

A newly refurbished DHC-4 Caribou transport aircraft will preserve an important part of Defence history at RAAF Base Amberley. CAPTION:

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People meander through one of the display hangers during the official opening of the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre at RAAF Base Amberley.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force What's on... 

Amberley Aviation Heritage free open day – 19 March

15/03/201715/03/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2605 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

Did you know that the Boston bomber on display at the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage was painstakingly assembled at RAAF Amberley from

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Free open day at RAAF Amberley Heritage Centre
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force What's on... 

RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre Open Day

16/02/201716/02/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3359 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

This Sunday, 19 February, will be the first free public monthly open day at the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre for

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People meander through one of the display hangers during the official opening of the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre at RAAF Base Amberley.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force 

Free Open Day at Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

16/07/201512/10/2015 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3611 Views 0 Comments Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

This Sunday, 19 July, the monthly Open Day at RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre will feature three new displays. The first

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