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RAAF Balloon

RAAF's new balloon. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Katharine Pearson
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

RAAF’s new balloon unveiled in Canberra

11/03/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6102 Views 0 Comments Balloon, RAAF Balloon

The Royal Australian Air Force launched a new hot air balloon today, linking the oldest and newest forms of aviation

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RAAF Balloon staff talk about the RAAF and flying to school kids. Photo by Sergeant Pete Gammie
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

New RAAF balloon to debut at Canberra balloon fest

09/03/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5095 Views 0 Comments RAAF Balloon

The Royal Australian Air Force will unveil a new recruitment/PR weapon in Canberra this week. Chief of Air Force Air

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