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Warrant Office of the Air Force Ralph Clifton, Gary Walsh, Rodney Ticler, David Gardner, and Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell at the unveiling of the restored P-40E Kittyhawk. Story by Squadron Leader Richard Briedis. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scot.

RAAF restores Ming the Merciless

26/03/202505/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1177 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow, Chief of Air Force, RAAF Museum, RAAF Point Cook, WWII

Bringing a World War II aircraft back to life is a labour of love – especially when that aircraft’s namesake

The Italian Air Force Academy cadets witness a flying display by the CAC Winjeel from 100 Squadron Heritage Fleet during their visit to RAAF Bases Williams and Point Cook. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photos by Warrant Officer Don Kenny.

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Italian Air Force cadets visit Australia for second year

05/11/202409/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1297 Views 0 Comments Italian Air Force (ItAF), No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Museum, RAAF Point Cook, RAAF Williams

The Italian Air Force’s Aeronautical Academy Corso Centauro VI returned to Australia, visiting the RAAF with the class of 2024

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell and Warrant Officer – Air Force Ralph Clifton unveil the plaques commemorating the loss of 100 Squadron members who perished while serving on Beauforts A9-186 and A9-374 in 1943, at RAAF Base Point Cook. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell..

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Honouring devotion to duty

11/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1557 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, WWII

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, along with dignitaries and family members, attended the memorial service and plaque

Members of the public line up to receive a tour onboard the C-27J Spartan during the RAAF Base Point Cook open day, Victoria. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photos by Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.

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Open day attracts thousands of locals

06/09/202407/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1390 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook

More than 2000 locals were delighted to see Defence capabilities on display, showcasing Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army

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.

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RAAF squadron celebrates new chapter

09/04/202413/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1831 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.

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70 years of RAAF recruiting

22/03/202423/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2328 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

Personnel from 453 Squadron with a Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVI from 100 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Image has been digitally manipulated, 453 Squadron sign added to ATC tower. Story by Flying Officer Kristi Adam. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

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Connections take flight in Newcastle

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1443 Views 0 Comments Air Show, No. 100 Squadron, No. 453 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, RAAF Williamtown

The Newcastle Williamtown Air Show and open day, held over November 18-19, gave 2 and 453 Squadrons an opportunity to

Meteor A77-851 (aka ‘Halestorm’) on display at the RAAF Williamtown Aviation Heritage Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell and Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell. Photo by Group Captain Peter Norford.

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‘Last action hero’ now showing

13/10/202315/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2047 Views 0 Comments Directorate of Air Force Heritage, Korean War, No. 77 Squadron, RAAF Museum, RAAF Point Cook, RAAF Williamtown Heritage Centre (WLM AHC)

The last RAAF aircraft to have engaged in combat in a conflict has been restored and is now on display

Historic aircraft from 100 Squadron prepare to take part in flying displays at the 2023 Tocumwal Airshow. Story and photos by Flying Officer Kristi Adam.

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RAAF returns to Tocumwal

06/10/202308/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1949 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, Temora Aviation Museum

The Royal Australian Air Force returned to the site of its largest base during World War 2, to support the

Squadron Leader Ted McConchie (retd) smiles in front of a CAC CA-18 Mustang at RAAF Base Point Cook, Victoria. Story by Flying Officer Rosetta Gigliotti. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Paris Rigney.

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WW2 air gunner celebrates 100th birthday

21/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2073 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, WWII

Squadron Leader Edward “Ted” McConchie (retd) celebrated his 100th birthday with fellow service members from 100 Squadron at RAAF Base

100 Squadron's Corporal Adam Scerri, front seat, and Flight Lieutenant Brett Alderton depart RAAF Base Point Cook on 27 June 2022 in a Tiger Moth. Story by Squadron Leader Kate Davis. Photo by Tim O’Connor.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Retracing an aviation heritage trail

19/07/202319/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1568 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook

One of two 100 Squadron Tiger Moths has returned home to RAAF Base Point Cook after spending the past year

Air Force Rock Band AV8 musician Leading Aircraftwoman Chloe Bruer-Jones performs during the Soldier On March On Challenge event at RAAF Base Williams in Victoria. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photos by Sergeant Ralph Whiteoak.

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Marching to the challenge

23/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1194 Views 0 Comments RAAF Laverton, RAAF Point Cook, Soldier On

RAAF Base Williams at Laverton and RAAF Base Point Cook have joined forces to support the Soldier On March On

Alf Najar in his MG TB Monoposto number nine lines up for a start in the 1948 Australian Grand Prix. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power. Photo by Stanton Najar, sourced from Speedway and Road Race History website.

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Remembering the 1948 Australian Grand Prix

05/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2597 Views 1 Comment No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, WWII

The excitement of a Formula 1 Grand Prix will never change – the roar of engines flashing past at mind-blowing

VIP guests during the reopening of the RAAF Museum at RAAF Base Point Cook in Victoria. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.

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Faces of Air Force tell inspirational stories

10/03/202312/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2254 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, Chief of Air Force, RAAF Museum, RAAF Point Cook

The RAAF Museum at RAAF Base Point Cook told the Royal Australian Air Force story through the service’s people in

ASAR-K9 unit dogs and handlers providing a demonstration to members of RAAF Williams, Laverton and RAAF Base Point Cook. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Steffi Blavius.

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SAR K9s visit Point Cook

19/08/202222/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1941 Views 0 Comments Australian Search and Rescue K9 (ASAR-K9), RAAF Laverton, RAAF Point Cook, search and rescue

Royal Australian Air Force personnel were recently invited to watch a demonstration and meet the furry members of the Australian Search

Air Force specialist capability officer Flight Lieutenant Ben Lappin, of No. 100 Squadron, with the Air Force Mustang aircraft at the Warbirds over Scone Air Show in the Hunter Valley, NSW. Story by Flying Officer Felicity Abraham. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Defence proud to support the Warbirds over Scone

11/04/202217/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2196 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, PC-21, RAAF Museum, RAAF Point Cook, Roulettes, Temora Aviation Museum

Defence was proud to support the Warbirds over Scone Air Show from March 26 to 27 in the Upper Hunter Valley

Governor-General General (retd) David Hurley inspects the graduating officers of the RAAF Initial Officer Course 06/21, escorted by parade commander Pilot Officer David Darnell at RAAF Base Point Cook. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

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Back on parade at birthplace of Air Force

16/12/202119/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2434 Views 0 Comments RAAF Point Cook

The Air Force Officer Training School (OTS) commemorated the Royal Australian Air Force’s centenary by holding a graduation parade on