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Squadron Leader Joshua Brown, right, describes the P-8A Poseidon airborne electronics analyst work stations to Squadron Leader Cosimo Panetta, left, and visiting contractors Peter Ryder, Adam Webber and Justin King. Story by Flying Officer Xavier Szegi. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

New software ensures a safer flight

17/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2807 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Edinburgh

The Government’s focus on Australian industry capability has resulted in the delivery of an Australian-developed software Weight and Balance Tool

9 Squadron Association patron and former Commanding Officer, Air Chief Marshal (retd) Angus Houston is shown the Squadron Standard following the 9 Squadron reactivation ceremony at RAAF Base Point Cook, Victoria. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.

News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF squadron celebrates new chapter

09/04/202413/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3035 Views 0 Comments MQ-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, RAAF Point Cook

As the Royal Australian Air Force’s 9 Squadron gears up to introduce the MQ-4C Triton this year, anticipation mounted for

1 Recruit Training Unit celebrated 70 years with the first course graduates being flown to Point Cook for their graduation ceremony. Story by Sergeant Bickerton.

News Royal Australian Air Force

70 years of RAAF recruiting

22/03/202423/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3467 Views 0 Comments No. 1 Recruit Training Unit, RAAF Edinburgh, RAAF Point Cook

Participants in this year’s first 1 Recruit Training Unit (1RTU) course were flown to the former recruit training base at

Pilots from the PNG Defence Force with members of the RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine during a training course at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Flight Lieutenant Steffi Blavius. Photo by Squadron Leader Indra Garner.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Getting sister squadron ready to fly

08/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2647 Views 0 Comments Institute of Aviation Medicine (IAM), PNGDF, RAAF Edinburgh

Seven Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) pilots travelled to the Institute of Aviation Medicine (IAM) at RAAF Base Edinburgh

The United States Navy P-8 Poseidon, the Indian Navy P-8 Poseidon, the Royal Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kawasaki P-1 and a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon, from No. 11 Squadron, on the flight line in Guam whilst deployed for Exercise Sea Dragon. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Winnall.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Exercise Sea Dragon 2024 in Guam

02/02/202403/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3943 Views 0 Comments Exercise Sea Dragon, Guam, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Edinburgh

Australia showcased its robust relationships and commitment to maritime security during Exercise Sea Dragon 2024 at Andersen Air Force Base

(L-R) Commander Air Force Training Group Air Commodore David Strong, Commanding Officer Institute of Aviation Medicine Wing Commander Riannon Quemard and Commander Air Warfare Centre Air Commodore Adrian Maso during the transfer of command ceremony at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Air Academy takes command of aviation medicine

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2934 Views 0 Comments Institute of Aviation Medicine (IAM), RAAF Edinburgh

Command of the Institute of Aviation Medicine (IAM), at RAAF Base Edinburgh, was formally transferred from Air Warfare Centre to

Centenarian and Bomber Command Veteran Angus Hughes cuts his birthday cake with veterans, Group Captain Greg Weller and members of 462 Squadron at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers. by Sergeant David Cotton.

ADF People History Veterans

Bomber Command veteran turns 100

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3836 Views 0 Comments No. 462 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

World War II Bomber Command veteran Angus Hughes recently celebrated his 100th birthday at RAAF Base Edinburgh. CAPTION: Centenarian and Bomber

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.

Australian Army News

Tigers let loose on the field

11/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2387 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 2139 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 2793 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 2912 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 2096 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 2855 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 2692 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 2539 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 2422 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 3372 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 1948 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 2286 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 3053 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