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RAAF Centenary

The water tank mural at RAAF Base Wagga’s aviation heritage precinct. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Revamped aviation heritage precinct opened

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 867 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Centenary, RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre, RAAF Wagga Wagga

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Wagga’s aviation heritage precinct was officially reopened on June 8 following extensive redevelopments. CAPTION:

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Tiger Moth aircraft pre-race at the Serpentine Air Show 2022. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF supports Serpentine Air Race

25/03/202231/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1143 Views 0 Comments Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth, No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Centenary, Roulettes

Flying at more than 170km/h, wind flowing through their open cockpits, wings held together by wood and wire, these men

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Air Force personnel who trained as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme in World War II have been depicted on murals commissioned as part of the Air Force 2021 Centenary at RAAF Base Wagga. Photo by Wing Commander Tony Wennerbom.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Wagga honours Empire Air Training role

18/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1283 Views 1 Comment RAAF Centenary, RAAF Wagga Wagga, WWII

A memorial honouring the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) is nearing completion at the entrance to RAAF Base Wagga, in

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Sergeant Gabrielle Gross at the inaugural Women in Air Force luncheon at the Aviation Heritage Museum in Bull Creek, Western Australia. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Sergeant Gary Dixon.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Role of women in Air Force celebrated

02/11/202102/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1056 Views 0 Comments RAAF Centenary, women in the ADF

As part of the centenary of Air Force commemorations, a Women in Air Force luncheon was held in Western Australia

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The stamps issued by Australia Post to commemorate the Centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Ministerial birthday wishes for RAAF Centenary

31/03/202131/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1912 Views 0 Comments RAAF Centenary

Assistant Minister for Defence Andrew Hastie congratulated the Royal Australian Air Force on its century of distinguished service.

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Australian aviation artist Drew Harrison puts finishing touches on the artwork he was commissioned to paint to mark the Centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force. Image supplied.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Art commissioned for RAAF Centenary

31/03/202130/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1609 Views 0 Comments RAAF Centenary

To mark its centenary, RAAF will kick off a long list of birthday events with a spectacular flyover of up to 60 aircraft in Canberra today.

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News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF Centenary promotions off to flying(?) start

30/03/202130/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1386 Views 0 Comments RAAF Centenary

Curious what might be happening for the Royal Australian Air Force’s 100th we visited their web site for details – of which there were none.

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