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RAAF Fairbairn

Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy MP, during the announcement to boost the RAAF's fleet of 14 Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol and Response aircraft at RAAF Fairbairn. Photo by Jay Cronan.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Boost for maritime patrol and response fleet

20/09/202321/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2727 Views 0 Comments MC-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Fairbairn

The ADF will acquire a fourth MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system and upgrade its fleet of P-8A Poseidon maritime

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RAAF Flight Lieutenant Sean Wrigley receives a Chief of Air Force Gold Medal Commendation from Director of Aviation Operations Group Captain Chris Pouncey at Fairbairn, ACT. Story by Squadron Leader Barrie Bardoe. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.
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Aerodrome gold

26/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1815 Views 0 Comments Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), RAAF Fairbairn

An aviator has been recognised with an Air Force gold commendation for his contributions to a major milestone in aviation

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