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Wing Commander Shane Smith lays a wreath during the bombing of Katherine commemoration ceremony at Katherine, Northern Territory. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin. Photo by Sergeant Pete Gammie.

Remembering the war, 80 years on

31/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1753 Views 0 Comments RAAF Tindal

Residents, local government officials and aviators from RAAF Base Tindal recently stopped to remember a dark day in Australia’s history:

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, centre, and Councillor Andrew Wines present Lieutenant Brandon Shellenberger with Brisbane's flag as a token of thanks for the assistance of US personnel during Operation Flood Assist. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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US crew thanked for Brisbane clean-up help

25/03/202201/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2245 Views 0 Comments Operation Flood Assist 2022, US Navy

United States Navy crew from USS Frank Cable were presented with the Brisbane city flag in recognition of their efforts in

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.

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Wagga honours Empire Air Training role

18/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2136 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

Group Captain James Badgery thanks artist Leanne Tobin, of the Buruberongal and Wumali clans of the Dharug, for her artwork that will hang in the Mirrung Room at the Air Lift Systems Program Office, RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

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Kangaroo and emu together at Richmond

17/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1681 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, RAAF Richmond

Totems of the Dharug nation and Defence are proudly displayed together in an artwork commissioned by the Air Lift Systems

Air Commander Australia Air Vice-Marshal Joe Iervasi presents a certificate to Dr Bianca Capra as the Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship 2021 recipient during the 60th anniversary of the Spitfire Association. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaacson. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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The spirit of the Spitfire lives on

17/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1690 Views 0 Comments Spitfire, Temora Aviation Museum

The Spitfire was cutting-edge technology for its day, and now that legacy continues to fuel the next generation of innovation

Soldiers from 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, assisted Bribie Island resident Beverly with clean-up around her home as part of Operation Flood Assist 2022 before helping celebrate her 91st birthday.

Australian Army History News

Unlikely birthday celebration after clean-up

10/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1767 Views 0 Comments 1st Regiment RAR, Operation Flood Assist 2022

While 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (1 Regt), were providing relief and clean-up operations during Operation Flood Assist 2022 last

Commanding Officer HMAS Cerberus Captain Ainsley Morthorpe, centre, and Chaplain Matthew Campbell salute as Able Seaman Luke Glasson sounds the Last Post during the HMAS Yarra II commemorative service. Story by Commander Helen Ward. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

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Sinking of HMAS Yarra II remembered

10/03/202210/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1862 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Yarra, WWII

Navy personnel recently commemorated the 80th anniversary of one of the darkest periods of WWII. CAPTION: Commanding Officer HMAS Cerberus

Former Air Force search and rescue boat O2-06 is pulled from the water at Lakes Entrance in Victoria for transport to an Air Force History and Heritage Branch facility in Spotswood, Melbourne. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Christopher Moon.

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Historic RAAF boat to be restored

04/03/202209/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 5019 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force has been gifted the only remaining World War II RAAF rescue launch for the Air

Post Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12163, James Maughmer, lays a wreath during a service held in Fremantle commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Sunda Strait. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Leading Seaman Craig Walton.

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Loss of HMAS Perth I remembered

04/03/202204/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1406 Views 1 Comment HMAS Perth I, Thai-Burma railway, WWII

HMAS Perth III visited Fremantle recently for events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Perth I and

Australian Defence Force and Defence personnel at Victoria Barracks in Sydney prior to the 2021 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav.

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Defence proud to march in Mardi Gras parade

04/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1429 Views 0 Comments LGBTQIA+

Parading around Sydney Cricket Ground, about 40 Australian Defence Force personnel and Defence public servants will march in full ceremonials

Wing Commander Ian Warburton was presented his third Federation Star and seventh clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal after 52 years of service. Story and photo by Corporal Melina Young.

ADF People History

Celebrating five decades of service

04/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1240 Views 0 Comments

One of the Air Force’s first airframe fitters to service the F-111, notched up 52 years of service and received

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, right, meets with Uncle Harry Allie and Aunty Deb Booker prior to the Air Force Elder handover ceremony at RAAF Base Glenbrook, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photos by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

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New Indigenous Elder for Air Force

01/03/202209/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1874 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, RAAF Glenbrook

Air Force’s Elder, Uncle Harry Allie, has passed the title to a newly appointed Elder, Aunty Deborah Booker, at a

Soldiers re-enact the Bombing of Darwin during an 80th anniversary commemorative ceremony in the Northern Territory. Story by Paul McAlonan. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

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The day WWII hit home

23/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2155 Views 0 Comments Bombing of Darwin, WWII

Ceremonies were held on February 19 to mark the 80th anniversary of the first attack on the Australian mainland. CAPTION:

Director-General Logistics - Air Force Air Commodore Grant Pinder addresses the audience during the Air Force Equipment Branch plaque unveiling at RAAF Base Point Cook. Story by Squadron Leader Thomas Paff. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Chloe Bruer-Jones.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Air Force Equipment Branch honoured

18/02/202221/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1695 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, No. 21 Squadron

Air Force* logisticians, past and present, were honoured with a plaque at the Air Force Memorial in the Chief of

Private Edward Attfield’s great-niece, Beverley Warren, holds a photo featuring Private Attfield, who is believed to be the digger lying down. Photo by Able Seaman Bonny Gassner.

ADF People History

‘AWOL’ Digger’s identity and reputation restored

18/02/202222/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1987 Views 4 Comments 5th, WWI

For more than a century, Private Edward Attfield’s family knew Army had it wrong about their ancestor who fought at

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Australian History News

Federal govt concerned about items in militaria auction

18/02/202218/02/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3240 Views 3 Comments

Just days before more than 10,000 militaria pieces went under the hammer, the Australian government has declared items within the

Commander Nick Barker passes on his father's ceremonial sword to his daughter, Lieutenant Emma Barker, following her graduation from New Entry Officers' Course at HMAS Creswell. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

ADF People History

Slice of family history handed down

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1891 Views 0 Comments

Continuing a family tradition, nursing officer Lieutenant Emma Barker late last year graduated from the Royal Australian Naval College, with

Air Force imagery specialists, from No. 464 Squadron, take imagery on the RAAF Base Richmond flightline. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

A glimpse inside RAAF photography

08/01/202208/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 4810 Views 7 Comments photography

Capturing the realities of war took a leap forward with the invention of photography in the 1800s. CAPTION: Royal Australian

Warrant Officer Michael McDonnell, left, and Lord Mayor of Brisbane Councillor Adrian Schrinner, right with WWII veteran and centenarian Esdale Davis. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photo: by Corporal Jesse Kane.

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Oldest squadron member turns 100

24/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2008 Views 0 Comments

The oldest known living member of No. 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron, Esdale Davis, celebrated his 100th birthday on November

Warrant Officer – Navy Deb Butterworth with two men who were promoted to warrant officer 50 years ago when the rank was reintroduced, Alfred ‘Rusty’ Marquis, left, and Robert Brown, at the anniversary event. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

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Navy warrant officer rank milestone celebrated

24/12/202125/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2941 Views 1 Comment Warrant Officer - Navy

The 50th anniversary of the re-establishment of the rank of warrant officer in the Navy was marked with a ceremony