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Australian and Malaysian Army soldiers training together during Exercise Southern Tiger 2023 at Cultana Training Area, SA. Story by Captain Adrienne Goode. Photos by Corporal Saar Hayon.

Tigers let loose on the field

11/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2084 Views 0 Comments 7th Battalion RAR, Cultana, Exercise Southern Tiger, RAAF Edinburgh, Royal Malaysian Army

This year’s Exercise Southern Tiger marked a return in scale not experienced in recent years, with a company-sized group of

Wreaths adorn the foot of the Loxton Avro Anson Crash Memorial in Loxton, South Australia. Photos by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

ADF People History Lest We Forget Veterans

Lost airmen remembered 80 years on

10/10/202310/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1840 Views 0 Comments RAAF Edinburgh, WWI, WWII

RAAF Edinburgh aviators joined the Air Force Association (South Australia) in commemorating the 80th anniversary of a crash that resulted

Leading Aircraftwomen Erica Moy and Tahlia Kitchin, from 83 Squadron, and Lyall Ellers reflect on his Air Force service during his 100th birthday celebrations held at his home in Seacliff, Adelaide, SA. Photos by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

A milestone teaches and inspires young aviators

22/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2425 Views 0 Comments RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

Members of RAAF Base Edinburgh had the privilege of sharing in the 100th birthday celebrations for a World War 2

A wreath tribute at the Battle of Britain commemorative service at Torrens Parade Ground in Adelaide, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Battle of Britain Remembered

20/09/202320/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2566 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, Battle of Britain, No. 1 Remote Sensor Unit (1RSU), RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

On September 16, RAAF Edinburgh aviators and the Air Force Association (South Australia) co-hosted the annual Battle of Britain commemorative

Leading Aircraftwoman Buj Nike and Flying Officer Lincoln Rolfe stand in front of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Private Dean Armstrong

ADF People

From Toowoomba to the skies

25/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1681 Views 0 Comments Exercise Malabar, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Edinburgh

Toowoomba-born Leading Aircraftwoman Buj Nike and local Flying Officer Lincoln Rolfe chose the high life when they decided to join

Youth from Reclink participate in a fitness session during 1st Armoured Regiment's Look at Life activity at RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA. Story by Captain Peter March. Photos by Sergeant Peng Zhang.

Australian Army

SA kids get a look at Army life

11/08/202317/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2241 Views 0 Comments 1st Armoured Regiment, RAAF Edinburgh

Young people from across South Australia recently had the opportunity to see what life is like in the Australian Army

Aircraft Research and Development Unit flight test engineer Flight Lieutenant Stephanie Hume with a PC-21 on the flight line at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Flying Officer Jamie Wallace. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

ADF People

Love of engineering fuels success

26/07/202304/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2287 Views 0 Comments ADFA, Aircraft Research and Development Unit, RAAF Edinburgh

As a flight test engineer in the Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant Steph Hume describes her job as bridging

Participants in the Defence Teaming Centre's Defence Industry Leadership Course 2023 on the flightline at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet and Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

News Royal Australian Air Force Sovereign industry

Teaming up to boost defence industry leadership

11/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2207 Views 0 Comments Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP), No. 92 Wing, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Edinburgh

The opportunity to combine theoretical learning with hands-on experience was too good to miss for participants of the Defence Industry

Chief of Joint Capabilities Lieutenant General John Frewen signs the change in command of Space Command document in front of Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman and Commander Defence Space Command Air Vice Marshal Cath Roberts. Story by Peter O'Rourke. Photo by Sergeant Rodney Welch.

ADF People

A big day for the space domain

04/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1862 Views 0 Comments C-Band Space Surveillance Radar, Chief of Air Force, Defence Strategic Review, Joint Capabilities Group, No.1 Space Surveillance Unit (1SSU), RAAF Edinburgh

July 1 marked a significant day for Australia’s space domain and for the ADF’s first joint space unit. CAPTION: Chief

The display of a replica of the Air Force MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system at this year’s Avalon International Airshow. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

9 Squadron reformed as MQ-4C Triton operator

14/06/202317/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2836 Views 1 Comment Chief of Air Force, MQ-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh

The Royal Australian Air Force’s 9 Squadron reformed on 11 June 2023 to prepare for the delivery of the Northrop

Leading Aircraftman Chris Nguyen, who is deployed on Operation Accordion, will be at Camp Baird in the Middle East for Christmas. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

ADF People

Cooking up a different kind of Christmas

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1668 Views 0 Comments Middle East, no. 1 Combat Communication Squadron, Operation Accordion, RAAF Edinburgh

For Leading Aircraftman Chris Nguyen, December 25th evokes memories of sticky rice and pork rather than Christmas trees and presents.

Air Force SRG personnel. Front: (l-r) Squadron Leader Lachlan Adam, Anglicare Fundraising Coordinator Tammy Rees, Officer Commanding 92 Wing Group Captain Paul Carpenter and Sergeant Richard Wren at RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA. Photo by Sergeant Bill Solomou.

ADF People

Springtime Grow and Shine fundraiser

08/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2029 Views 0 Comments No. 92 Wing, RAAF Edinburgh

Life was more colourful and a little hairier than usual at RAAF Base Edinburgh this spring as Air Force Surveillance

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.

News Royal Australian Air Force Sovereign industry

100 services and counting

27/09/202230/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2752 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.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Poseidon assists in search and rescue

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1987 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

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.

News Royal Australian Air Force Sovereign industry

Upgraded hangar a good fit for Poseidon

12/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3053 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

Royal Australian Air Force Officer Wing Commander Andrew Harrigan speaks to guests during the Sir Ross Smith commemorative service held at St Peter's Cathedral in Adelaide. Photo by Sergeant Murray Staff.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force

Distinguished military aviator honoured

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2930 Views 0 Comments Middle East, No. 1 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh

One of Australia’s most distinguished military aviators, Sir Ross Macpherson Smith, was honoured at a commemorative service held at St

Combat Support Group's Commander, Air Commodore David Paddison, CSC and No. 3 Security Forces Squadron's most junior member, Aircraftman Aidan Tocci, cut the cake to celebrate the squadron's 20th birthday. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Security Forces squadron celebrates 20 years

10/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2706 Views 0 Comments No. 3 Security Forces Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh

No. 3 Security Forces Squadron shared a proud milestone with the Commander of Combat Support Group, Air Commodore David Paddison,

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.

ADF People

Poseidon pilot living the dream

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2241 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

Group Captain Andrew Figtree, Director - Test and Evaluation Directorate with trainee guide dog 'Roman', on the Aircraft Research and Development Unit flight line, at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Guide dog Roman visits RAAF Base Edinburgh

26/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1747 Views 0 Comments RAAF Edinburgh

Roman, a golden retriever guide dog puppy, was a welcome sight at the Air Warfare Centre at RAAF Base Edinburgh

Officer Commanding of No. 92 Wing, Group Captain Paul Carpenter (left), officially hands over the P-3 Orion A9-754 memorial display to sergeants' mess committee chairman Warrant Officer Peter Christensen at RAAF Base Edinburgh in Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force

Memorial marks the loss of an airman

06/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3960 Views 0 Comments AP-3C Orion, No. 10 Squadron, No. 11 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh

A routine flight home to Australia 31 years ago turned into a tragedy for the ADF members on board P-3C