RAAF Amberley Archives - Page 5 of 6

Proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman, Leading Aircraftwoman Raba Nona is lucky to get to visit her family's ancestral home of the Torres Strait Islands while serving as part of No. 35 Squadron. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

Aviator back to her roots in the Torres Strait

16/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2198 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Indigenous, No. 35 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, Torres Strait Islands

When Raba Nona landed her dream job she knew that it would involve travel, but she never expected it to

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 2352 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

A Royal Australian Air Force Airfield Defence Guard from No. 2 Security Forces Squadron conducts a building clearance during Exercise Urban Nomad at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

News Royal Australian Air Force

No. 2 Security Forces Squadron on Ex Urban Nomad

29/07/202204/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3141 Views 0 Comments Bushmaster, Explosive Detection Dogs, Military Working Dogs, No. 2 Security Forces Squadron, RAAF Amberley, Urban Operations Training Facility

As the moon rose, the quad bikes crept in and the drone hovered in the sky. CAPTION: A Royal Australian

Lyric from the Nunukul Yuggera Dance Troupe leads the members and guests in a traditional dance at the opening of the Amberley Indigenous Cultural Precinct. Story by Flying Officer Greg Hinks. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

News Royal Australian Air Force

A place for a yarn at Amberley

29/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1857 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, Indigenous, RAAF Amberley

A new space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures, to meet, reflect, and tell

Army riflemen from Bravo Company of the 8th/9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, dismount a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster after arriving at Toowoomba Airport. Story and photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force

8/9RAR soldiers take to the sky

19/07/202222/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2612 Views 1 Comment 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, C-17A Globemaster III, Gallipoli Barracks, RAAF Amberley

Soldiers from 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (8/9RAR), took to the sky during Exercise Air Shark to ensure they are

Corporal Tara Enchong's career has grown with the help of her mentor, Squadron Leader Simon Longley. Story by John Noble.

ADF People

Building careers through cultural understanding

08/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1539 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, RAAF Amberley

The growing career of Corporal Tara Enchong is a success story of Air Force’s Cross Cultural Mentoring Program, which builds

Drone operator Leading Aircraftman Sam Payda with a R70 Skyranger at the Air Force Drone Racing Tournament Exhibition day at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Corporal Veronica O'Hara. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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Team spirit powers drone pilot to victory

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2594 Views 1 Comment Jericho, No. 2 Security Forces Squadron, R70 SkyRanger UAS, RAAF Amberley, Shadow 200 UAS, STEM

Team spirit gave Flight Lieutenant Jake Dell-O’Sullivan the power he needed to become the fastest Air Force Drone Racing Association

Chris Goodrum (17 years old) from The Murri School, also known as The Aboriginal and Islander Independent Community School at Acacia Ridge, staring out the window of C-27J Spartan, as part of a NAIDOC Week visit to RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flying Officer Greg Hinks.

ADF People

First time in the sky broadens horizons

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1546 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, No. 35 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

When Chris Goodrum, 17, set foot on the tarmac at RAAF Base Amberley, he could barely contain his excitement. CAPTION:

F-35A Lightning II aircraft in the ordnance loading area at RAAF Base Darwin. Photo by Adam Abela.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Exercise Pitch Black returns to the Top End

02/07/202202/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2051 Views 0 Comments Exercise Pitch Black, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Darwin, RAAF Tindal

Australian and international military aircraft will once again return to the Northern Territory skies for Exercise Pitch Black from August

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 1522 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

Students participating in the Indigenous Youth Program at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Emily Egan.

ADF People

Indigenous students get a taste of Air Force life

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1537 Views 0 Comments Indigenous Youth Program, RAAF Amberley

RAAF Base Amberley recently hosted a group of participants in the Defence Indigenous Youth Work Program. CAPTION: Students participating in

Commander Air Combat Group Air Commodore Timothy Alsop (right) presents Squadron Leader Daniel Grealy with an oversized replica patch on attaining 4000 flying hours in F/A-18 type aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Fighter pilot’s ‘huge achievement’ of 4000 hours

08/06/202222/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 4225 Views 0 Comments F/A-18A/B Hornets, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, No. 77 Squadron, No. 82 Wing Training Flight, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Williamtown

In a first for the Royal Australian Air Force, No. 82 Wing Training Flight fighter pilot Squadron Leader Daniel Grealy

Private Carson Gardiner and Military Police Dog Petra from the 1st Military Police Battalion conduct a building clearance exercise at RAAF Security and Fire School, RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

ADF People

Dogs more of a wrench for mechanic

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1601 Views 0 Comments 1st Military Police Battalion, Military Working Dogs, RAAF Amberley, Service Dogs

Qualified mechanic Private Carson Gardiner originally enquired about joining the ADF as a vehicle mechanic before learning about the role of

Private Hailey Lennon and Max at RAAF Security and Fire School, RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

ADF People

A match made at school

31/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2142 Views 0 Comments 1st Military Police Battalion, Military Working Dogs, RAAF Amberley

When Private Hailey Lennon walked through the kennels and dog runs at RAAF Base Amberley, a bouncy, energetic dog with

RAAF Base Amberley Firefighter, Leading Aircraftman Raymond Solinas, is proud of his family's history and service to Defence. He is one of more than 400 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aviators in Air Force today. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaac.

ADF People History

Aviator shares his heritage

27/05/202227/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1664 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, RAAF Amberley

Leading Aircraftman Raymond Solinas, a Ngugi and Kaantju man from Cairns, is proud of his family’s history and service to

Aviators from No 381 and No. 1 Security Forces Squadrons guide a pilot with protective clothing through the decontamination processes during Exercise Toxic Safari at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Hodgson. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force

Exercise prepares aviators for toxic threats

26/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2642 Views 0 Comments Air Mobility Group, Combat Support Group, No. 1 Security Forces Squadron., No. 381 Squadron, No. 6 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Air Force personnel at RAAF Base Amberley have tested their preparedness for the most dangerous warfighting environments: chemical, biological, radiological

RAAF technicians Corporal Nima Nikfarjam, centre, and Leading Aircraftman Matthew Crowe, left, talk with Hensoldt Australia instructor Prue Bowley about the ASR-NG radar system. Story by By Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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First RAAF graduates of inaugural radar course

17/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3178 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley

Seven Air Force personnel have graduated from the inaugural Airport Surveillance Radar – Next Generation (ASR-NG) fixed defence air traffic

Converted Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine are loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Captain Mike Edwards. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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Our soldiers doing their bit for Ukraine

17/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2857 Views 0 Comments Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, C-17A Globemaster III, RAAF Amberley, Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Ukraine

Albury-Wodonga is a long way from the battlefields of Ukraine, but local Australian Army soldiers are doing their bit to

The Australian Air Force Cadets Amberley Aviation Precinct facility at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland, was officially opened on April 9, 2022.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Air Force cadets get new old home at Amberley

06/05/202211/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2248 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, RAAF Amberley

One of the World War II-era buildings at RAAF Base Amberley has been relocated, restored and updated to become the

An Australian Government-donated Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle bound for Ukraine is loaded onto an Antonov AN-124 cargo aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. Story by Lucy Benjamin.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force

Antonov Airlines picks up more military supplies for Ukraine from Amberley

06/05/202206/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2782 Views 1 Comment Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, M777 Howitzer, RAAF Amberley

Defence says the accelerated airlift of Australian military assistance for the Government of Ukraine has continued this week with the