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Air Force chefs Corporal Raymund Wrobel, left, and Leading Aircraftwoman Rebecca Lowry wear the newly issued food handlers short and long-sleeve coats at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Bruce Chalmers. Photo by Aircraftman Nell Bradbury.

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RAAF chefs proudly step into new uniform

06/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1437 Views 0 Comments 23 Squadron, Combat Support Group (CSG), RAAF Amberley

Uniforms are more than just clothes identifying who you work for – they are personal, and express pride in a

The PC-21 fleet surpasses 100,000 flying hours. Story by The PC-21 fleet surpasses 100,000 flying hours. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photo by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.

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PC-21 fleet clocks up 100,000 hours

05/12/202412/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 754 Views 0 Comments PC-21, RAAF East Sale

Defence has celebrated a significant operational milestone with its PC-21 fleet surpassing 100,000 flying hours. CAPTION: The PC-21 fleet surpasses 100,000

Two cranes return Neptune A89-280 back onto its plinth at the RAAF Base Townsville entrance. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

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Townsville’s iconic Neptune resumes duty

04/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 919 Views 0 Comments Neptune, No. 10 Squadron, RAAF Reserve, RAAF Townsville

Reserve personnel used professionalism, pride and impressive trade skills to restore RAAF Base Townsville’s iconic Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune A89-280 gate

Leading Aircraftman Henry Lam, centre, uses the weapons training simulation system at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

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RAAF chefs serve up hot shots

04/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 709 Views 0 Comments No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Royal Australian Air Force chefs are taking training out of the frying pan and into the firing range, attending bi-weekly

Sergeant Grant Vaughan, left, receives the Aircrew Aviator of the Year award from Commander Air Mobility Group Air Commodore Bradley Clarke and the Pathfinder Association's Jett McClenaughan, at the Air Mobility Group Pathfinder Awards dinner. Story by Flying Officer Madeleine Magee. Photos by Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.

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RAAF recognises innovative Pathfinders

03/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 761 Views 0 Comments Air Mobility Group (AMG), Pathfinder Awards, RAAF Richmond

Air Mobility Group’s (AMG) annual Pathfinder Awards were held at RAAF Base Richmond on October 20 to honour the group’s

A RAAF EA-18G Growler lands using a Mobile Aircraft Arrestor System to demonstrate its capabilities at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Bruce Chalmers. Photo by Aircraftman Nell Bradbury.

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New Mobile Aircraft Arrestor Systems rolled out

03/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 885 Views 0 Comments 6 Engineering Support Regiment (6ESR), Combat Support Group (CSG), EA-18G Growler, Mobile Aircraft Arrestor Systems (MAAS), No. 65 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Combat Support Group (CSG) is demonstrating what agility looks like as it rolls out next-generation Mobile Aircraft Arrestor Systems (MAAS)

A RAAF KC-30A receives air-to-air refuelling to enable a record-breaking non-stop flight from RAAF Base Amberley to Jerez, Spain. Story by Tastri Murdoch.

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KC-30A sets RAAF’s longest-flight record

29/11/202429/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1517 Views 0 Comments French Air and Space Force’s (FASF), KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

In an exciting first for the Royal Australian Air Force, a KC-30A has conducted the longest non-stop RAAF flight on

UN peacekeepers RAAF Flight Lieutenant Grant Soutar, left, and Squadron Leader Dean Kremer, deployed on Operation Aslan, stand inside a 36 Squadron C-17 Globemaster at Juba International Airport, South Sudan. Story and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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‘Hyper-diverse’ approach to keeping peace in South Sudan

26/11/202404/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1063 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, No. 36 Squadron, Operation Aslan, South Sudan, united Nations

It is a challenging but rewarding environment for the ADF personnel working to support the South Sudan peace process. CAPTION: UN

An F-35A tests the Dura-Base matting during the two-week trial of the temporary surface at RAAF Base Tindal, NT. Story by John Noble.

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RAAF trials new airfield-extending surface mats

26/11/202428/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1117 Views 0 Comments Dura-Base, No. 65 Air Base Recovery Squadron, RAAF Tindal

Innovation in the Royal Australian Air Force is helping generate and deliver effective air power in Australia’s north with a

Royal Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controller Sergeant Craig Clarke changes his radio's frequency during live-fire serials as part of Exercise Black Dagger 2024. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photo by Aircraftwoman Laura Flower.

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Sun, surf and 4 Squadron life for Pom on exchange

26/11/202428/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 921 Views 0 Comments Exercise Black Dagger, Exercise Long Look, JTAC, No. 4 Squadron, RAAF Williams, RAF

Royal Air Force (RAF) Sergeant Craig Clarke has immersed himself into Australia culture as part of Exercise Long Look. CAPTION: Royal

World War 2 RAAF veteran Cyril Rothall, who served with 3 Airfield Construction Squadron, celebrates his 100th birthday. Photo by Nicholas Gunn.

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WWII veteran ‘Flying Shovel’ celebrates centenary

26/11/202404/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 653 Views 0 Comments No. 65 Air Base Recovery Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

On November 16, several RAAF Base Edinburgh aviators, including an airfield engineer, shared in the 100th birthday celebrations of a

Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell and Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clinton with Leading Aircraftwoman Sarah Gardner, Corporal Melany Stummer, Leading Aircraftwoman Riley Biedermann and Leading Aircraftwoman Rachael Hoey. Story by Flying Officer Jody Blakeley.

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Bonding for breast cancer charity

26/11/202403/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 663 Views 0 Comments 3 Control and Reporting Unit (3CRU), Chief of Air Force, Surveillance and Control Training Unit (SACTU)

Units from the Royal Australian Air Force’s Eastern Region Operations Centre joined forces throughout October to raise funds for the

A Philippine Air Force member works with a RAAF combat controller during Exercise Havoc Strike at Bulahdelah near RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Image has been modified for security. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Corporal Samuel Miller.

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Controller training a success at Havoc Strike

26/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 707 Views 0 Comments Exercise Havoc Strike, F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 4 Squadron, Philippine Air Force, RAAF Williamtown, Royal Thai Air Force

The Royal Australian Air Force’s 4 Squadron has played host to the Philippine and Royal Thai Air Forces on Exercise

France, Germany and New Zealand join Australia and other nations for Operation Olympic Defender to ensure that space is secure, and remains accessible for future generations. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Winnall. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.

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More nations combine to defend space

22/11/202402/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 945 Views 0 Comments Combined Space Operations (CSpO), HQJOC, Operation Dyurra, Operation Olympic Defender

France, Germany and New Zealand recently joined Australia and other international partners, including the US, Canada and the UK, to

Corporal Matthew Johnson watches over a recruit trialing the new fitness test standard Wattbike at RAAF Base Wagga, NSW. Story by Pilot Officer Timothy Sullivan. Photos by Aircraftman Jakob Reid.

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Watts new with the Air Force fitness test

22/11/202402/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 772 Views 0 Comments No. 1 Recruit Training Unit, Physical Fitness Test (PFT), RAAF Wagga Wagga

Recruits at 1 Recruit Training Unit are among the first aviators to be tested under the new Air Force Physical

75 Squadron led a 10-day G-Wagon training course along the rugged Gibb River Road. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Lloyd Burbage.

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Off-road training on notorious Gibb River Road

22/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 779 Views 0 Comments G-wagon, No. 75 Squadron

If you’re planning a G-Wagon course, the Gibb River Road, Australia’s most iconic 4WD track, is the obvious location. CAPTION: 75

The Air Force Roulettes perform a handling display at the 2024 VAILO Adelaide 500 in Adelaide, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Cochran. Photos by Aircraftwoman Halley Van Essen.

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Adelaide 500 crowd revved up by ADF

20/11/202430/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 881 Views 0 Comments Australian Army Band, Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, F/A-18F Super Hornet, M1A1 Abrams, PC-21, Roulettes

The ADF provided a crowd-pleasing display at the Adelaide 500, the season finale of the Repco Supercars Championship, from November

The new Defence Space Safety Regulator will release inaugural satellite safety regulations in 2025. Story by Squadron Leader Barrie Bardoe.

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Defence sets sights on space safety

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 765 Views 0 Comments Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), Defence Space Safety Program (DSSP), Defence Space Safety Regulator

The Director General of the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) has been appointed the Defence Space Safety Regulator and, with

Australian Army Joint Tactical Attack Controllers from 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery observe round impacts during Exercise Nigrum Pugio with RAAF at Townsville Field Training Area, Townsville, Queensland. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photos by Trooper Dana Millington.

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Refining call-in of targeted attacks

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 946 Views 0 Comments 4th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, Exercise Nigrum Pugio, F/A-18F Super Hornet, JTAC, No. 1 Squadron, RAAF Townsville

A pair of F/A-18F Super Hornets roar overhead as a joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) on the ground radios through

The Reviewing Officer, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Sam Mostyn, receives a royal salute during the 2 Flying Training School Colour Consecration Parade. Story by Flying Officer Stina Frantzich Gardiner. Photos by Able Seaman Connor Morrison.

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Flying into the history books with new Colours

20/11/202423/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 680 Views 0 Comments Colours, Governor-General of Australia, No. 2 FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

November 14, 2024, will forever be an important part of the *Air Force’s history with 2 Flying Training School presented