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A RAAF AP-3C Orion aircraft from 10 Squadron conducts a flypast during the National Commemoration of the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Hobart Cenotaph, Tasmania. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nicholas O’Connor. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

Air Force pauses to remember historic battle

27/09/202327/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1411 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, AP-3C Orion, Battle of Britain, No. 10 Squadron, Roulettes, WWII

The roar of engines overhead from a 10 Squadron AP-3C (EW) Orion heralded the start of a sombre wreath-laying ceremony

Katia Hoffmann, Luke Giacomin, Australian Army officers Major Jess Ward and Colonel Paul Graham with a fake vintage Western Australian University Regiment bugle.

Australian Army History News

Regiment happy to blow its fake horn

22/09/202314/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1899 Views 0 Comments

Around the world, vintage Western Australian University Regiment (WAUR) bugles have popped up at flea markets, antiques shops and eBay,

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 1730 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

Commanding Officer HMAS Albatross, Captain Scott Palmer and the youngest sailor aboard, Able Seaman Casey Merriman slice a birthday cake during 75th anniversary celebrations for HMAS Albatross. Story by Sub Lieutenant Jaclyn Bollock. Photos by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Navy’s largest base turns 75

22/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1129 Views 0 Comments Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross

Nowra locals and dignitaries recently gathered to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the commissioning of the Navy’s only air station

Major Mark Moloney (retd) received a Medal for Gallantry on September 12, 2023 for his actions under hazardous conditions in Vietnam at the 'Battle of the Bunkers', on February 7, 1968. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

ADF People History Lest We Forget Veterans

Veteran finally recognised for ‘battle of the bunkers’

22/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1887 Views 0 Comments 7th Battalion RAR, Vietnam War

Under intense gun fire and with 27 shrapnel wounds from exploding rocket-propelled grenades in his back, Major Mark Moloney (retd)

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 1444 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

HMAS Moreton’s Maritime Human Resource Officer Sub Lieutenant Matt Murphy, with members from HMAS Moreton, Fleet battle staff, Gallipoli Barracks and Navy Members from RAAF base Amberley on R U OK Day. Story by Lieutenant Rebeca Williamson. Photos by Lieutenant Rebecca Williamson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Walking the walk and talking the talk

15/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1012 Views 0 Comments Gallipoli Barracks, HMAS Moreton, R U OK, RAAF Amberley, suicide prevention

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) and R U OK?, Defence personnel from HMAS Moreton and across south-east Queensland took part

From left, Seaman Joshua Love, Chief Petty Officer Ashley Schmidt, Able Seaman Jason Martinez and Lieutenant Shanna Stocks. Story by Seaman Kiri Mutton.

History News Royal Australian Navy Veterans

Waterhen carries on the Legacy

12/09/202313/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1238 Views 0 Comments HMAS Waterhen, Legacy Week

To mark the 100th year of Legacy, HMAS Waterhen personnel and volunteers across all three services spent Legacy Week raising

Invictus Games Team Australia competitors and staff enter the stadium during the opening ceremony at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany. Story by Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Veterans

Cheering start to Invictus Games

12/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 948 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Invictus Games

The sixth international Invictus Games for wounded, injured and ill, serving and former-serving military personnel has kicked off with a

Editor's Blog

Nearly ready to move

11/09/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1106 Views 0 Comments Make-n-Do

Rosie and I bought a new house, sold our current house – and then started packing – and packing –

Air Force Roulette pilot Flight Lieutenant Ben Price, left, Air Force Veteran Henry Young, centre, and Air Commodore Micka Gray, right, at Pacific Airshow Gold Coast. Story by Flight Lieutenant Gerard Reed. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

ADF People History Veterans

Living life to the full

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1247 Views 0 Comments

A remarkable 99-year-old former fighter pilot, Henry Young, was one of the oldest attendees at the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast

Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Colleen Swifte disembarks a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A at Düsseldorf Airport, Germany. Story by Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Invictus athletes touch down in Germany

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1103 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Invictus Games, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport

A touching welcome greeted Team Australia as it touched down in Düsseldorf in readiness for the sixth Invictus Games, which

Defence Minister Richard Marles, Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman and Flight Lieutenant Adon Lumley run with other participants in the annual Bravery Trek charity run at Mount Pleasant, Canberra. Story by John Noble.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Veterans

Supporting veterans is no sweat

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 934 Views 0 Comments Bravery Trust, Veterans’ Health Week

Defence veterans in need of financial support and advice are again being given a helping hand through the energy of

The Governor of Western Australia, Chris Dawson, receives a Royal Salute from the HMAS Perth Guard during the Duke of Gloucester Cup award ceremony at Fleet Base West. Story by Lieutenant Mick Wheeler. Photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

History News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Perth wins Gloucester Cup

08/09/202309/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2231 Views 0 Comments Gloucester Cup, HMAS Perth, HMAS Stirling

Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth has been presented with Navy’s most prestigious award, the Gloucester Cup, by West Australian Governor Chris Dawson.

Major Harry Smith in Saigon, Vietnam, August 1966. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree. Photos courtesy of the Australian War Memorial.

Australian Army History Lest We Forget News Veterans

A true hero of Vietnam War farewelled

08/09/202308/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3137 Views 9 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, AWM, Harry Smith, Long Tan, Star of Gallantry, Vietnam

The man whose company held back a reinforced North Vietnamese regiment at Long Tan, before fighting for his soldiers to

Lenny Redrose has been named Team Australia’s flag-bearer for the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 opening ceremony. Story by Belinda Barker. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Invictus Games flag-bearer ‘over the moon’

05/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 937 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Governor-General, Invictus Games

Lenny Redrose has been announced as Team Australia’s flag-bearer for Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023. CAPTION: Lenny Redrose has been named Team

Invictus Games Team Australia competitor Xavier Green at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen NSW. Story by Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Camaraderie calls

01/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 915 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Invictus Games

For father of two and former Australian Army Bushmaster crew commander Xavier Green, it will be a matter of switching

Invictus Games 2023 Team Australia competitor Able Seaman Cooper Blackwood at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen NSW. Story by Tina Langridge. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

On the road to recovery

01/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 878 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Invictus Games

Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Cooper Blackwood fractured and dislocated his C5 C6 vertebrae in a diving accident while holidaying with

The Australian Imperial Force Mouquet Farm Memorial near the village of Pozières, France. Story and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

ADF People Europe History Lest We Forget

Mates first, then and now

30/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1184 Views 0 Comments 31st/42nd Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment, France, Pozières, WWI

Private Wayne Drage’s voice wavered as he spoke about the day his great-great uncle was wounded during the battle of

The Brothers in Arms memorial to Privates James and John Hunter near Ypres, Belgium. Story and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

ADF People Europe History Lest We Forget

Soldiers retrace diggers’ footsteps

30/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1483 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Battle of Polygon Wood, Belgium, WWI, Ypres

On the night he died in 1977, Jim Hunter called for his older brother Jack. CAPTION: The Brothers in Arms memorial