Royal Australian Air Force Archives - Page 3 of 73

Aircraftman Nicholas Thorpe, of 25 Squadron, and Squadron Leader James Wheeler, of 3 Squadron, speak with Eliwana mine staff during a visit to Eliwana airport in the Pilbara region of WA. Story and photos by Stephanie Hallen.

F-35s visit Pilbara

02/10/202405/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 982 Views 1 Comment F-35A Lightning II, No. 25 Squadron, No. 3 Squadron, RAAF Pearce

You wouldn’t typically expect to see F-35A Lightning II aircraft flying around in some of the most remote parts of

Squadron Leader Stephen Bihary exits a 79 Squadron Hawk 127. Story by Squadron Leader Stephen Bihary. Photos by Flying Officer Michael Thomas.

ADF People History Royal Australian Air Force

Longest-serving jet pilot leaves the cockpit

02/10/202405/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1243 Views 0 Comments Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter, No 79 Squadron, RAAF Pearce, RAAF Reserve

The longest-serving Air Force fighter pilot and fast-jet instructor Squadron Leader Stephen Bihary has retired from the cockpit after 48

News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Missing WWII bomber found off PNG

27/09/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1881 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Air Force officials have positively identified a missing World War II aircraft, discovered late last year in waters

Air Force Squadron Leader Jacob Ralph, of 37 Squadron, waits to meet Pope Francis prior to boarding a C-130J in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea. Story by Tastri Murdoch.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF carries Pope in PNG

27/09/202428/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1124 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (3AMES), No. 37 Squadron, PNG

It’s not every day you get to meet the Pope. CAPTION: Air Force Squadron Leader Jacob Ralph, of 37 Squadron, waits

Flight Sergeant Barry Day from Heavy Air Lift Systems Program Office is presented his fifth clasp to his long service medal by Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nicole Thomson-Pride. Photo by Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

ADF People History Royal Australian Air Force

Maintaining aircraft for 40 years

27/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 554 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, Federation Star

When Flight Sergeant Barry Day enlisted in the RAAF in June 1984, Air Force still operated basic piston engine aircraft

An Air Force C-130J Hercules drops a container delivery system during Exercise Rajawali Ausindo 24 in Ambal Training Area, Indonesia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Tropical airdrop marks Ausindo milestone

27/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 616 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, Exercise Rajawali Ausindo, Exercise Wirra Jaya, Indonesia, No. 37 Squadron, TNI-AU

During Rajawali Ausindo 24, the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) 31st Air Squadron and Royal Australian Air Force’s 37 Squadron conducted

Indonesian military personnel and members of the public watch as an RAAF F-35A Lightning II starts up for a flying display at the Bali International Air Show. Story. y Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton. Photo supplied by Indonesian Air Force Information Service.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF flies into Bali to show off

25/09/202405/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 969 Views 0 Comments Air Show, F-35A Lightning II, Indonesian Air Force, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit

Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs made their first appearance in an overseas air show in Bali from September

Air Force C-27J Spartan loadmaster Corporal Deniele Oehm enjoys the view on the ramp of a C-27J Spartan during a flight. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny.

ADF People Royal Australian Air Force

A glimpse into the life of a loadmaster

25/09/202414/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 779 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron

Three years ago, Corporal Deniele Oehm began her career in Defence. This is her story as told to Flight Lieutenant

Air Force military working dog handler, Leading Aircraftman James Reid from 1 Security Forces Squadron, and retired military working dog Drak, at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photo byLeading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

ADF People Royal Australian Air Force

Military dog finds furever home with best friend

25/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 526 Views 0 Comments Military Working Dogs, No. 1 Security Forces Squadron., RAAF Williamtown

Military working dog, Malinois Drak, was officially partnered with his handler Leading Aircraftman James Reid when they graduated their military

Members of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces aboard a RAAF C-17 Globemaster for the final leg of their journey home from the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq. Story and photos Corporal Michael Rogers.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Giving our Pacific neighbours a lift home

20/09/202421/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1150 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, Middle East Region, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, UN Peacekeeping

As a C-17 Globemaster began its final approach into Fiji, the harmonious singing that rose above the jet-engines’ roar signalled

A United States Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber takes off at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Spirit of cooperation

20/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 711 Views 0 Comments No. 23 Squadron, No. 82 Wing, RAAF Amberley, US Air Force

A United States Air Force (USAF) Bomber Task Force mission, involving its B-2 Spirit stealth bombers operating out of RAAF

Representing the Chief of Air Force, Air Commodore James Badgery lays a wreath at St David's Cathedral in Hobart during the Battle of Britain National Commemoration service. Story by Flying Officer Wendy Pyper. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Brett Sherriff.

ADF People History Lest We Forget Royal Australian Air Force

A determination to serve and defend

18/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 692 Views 0 Comments Battle of Britain, Chief of Air Force, WWII

In a speech to the House of Commons in August 1940, then Prime Minister Winston Churchill defined the fierce battle

The Roulettes break away during their display at the Mildura Airshow. Story and phots by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Air show has eyes glued to the sky

18/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 707 Views 0 Comments Mildura, No. 100 Squadron, PC-21, Roulettes

Eyes were glued to the sky as aviators from the Royal Australian Air Force flew multiple generations of aircraft into

Cargo is unloaded from a RAAF C-130J Hercules at Adisutjipto Air Force Base in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, as part of Exercise Rajawali AusIndo. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Hercs help strengthen relationships on exercise

18/09/202418/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 747 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, Exercise Rajawali Ausindo, Indonesia, Indonesian Air Force, No. 37 Squadron

Australia and Indonesia are adding a new chapter to their long history of cooperation through Exercise Rajawali AusIndo 24 at

Leading Aircraftman Blake O'Brien stands in front of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber on the RAAF Base Amberley flight line. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by US Air Force

News Royal Australian Air Force

Memorable moment in aviation career

18/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 495 Views 0 Comments No. 23 Squadron, No. 27 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Townsville, US Air Force

A promotion is always a significant and unforgettable milestone in any aviator’s career. CAPTION: Leading Aircraftman Blake O’Brien stands in front

Group Captain Gary Sadler, Warrant Officer Jason Pyke, Group Captain Kylie Green, Warrant Officer Korey McGregor and Wing Commander Fiona Pearce following the 17 Squadron handover/takeover ceremony. Story by Scott Jenner.

News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF Combat Support Group undertakes major reorg

13/09/202424/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1160 Views 0 Comments Combat Support Group (CSG), Defence Strategic Review, National Defence Strategy (NDS), No. 95 Wing, No. 96 Wing

The Royal Australian Air Force’s Combat Support Group is undertaking a major reorganisation of 95 and 96 Wings to enable

Corporal Jess Aitken of 1 Combat Communications Squadron sets up vital ICT infrastructure during Exercise Red Flag Alaska, ensuring secure communications for Air Force. Story by Flight Lieutenant Glen Paul. Photo by Corporal Hayden Young.

ADF People Royal Australian Air Force

Giving the ICT green light during Red Flag

13/09/202423/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 989 Views 0 Comments Exercise Red Flag, no. 1 Combat Communication Squadron

Corporal Jess Aitken, of 1 Combat Communications Squadron, swapped sunny skies for icy terrain when she travelled from her hometown

Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron, takes off from Port Moresby International Airport, Papua New Guinea, during Operation Island Chief 2024. Story by Captain Peter Nugent. Photos by Corporal Emma Schwenke.

News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

On watch for illegal fishing

12/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 690 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Island Chief, Operation Solania, PNGDF

As the C-27J Spartan soared skyward from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, with fully laden fuel tanks, ahead awaited hours

Air Force aviators from 2 Security Forces Squadron use electronic grenade simulators for a training activity at RAAF Base Curtin in Western Australia. Photos by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology

Beep not bang for training-grenade concept

11/09/202419/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 614 Views 0 Comments 13th Brigade, 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, electronic grenade simulator (EGS), Exercise Austral Shield, F1 grenade, F3 grenade, No. 2 Security Forces Squadron, RAAF Curtin

Corporal Jake Bostock was a training corporal at Combat Cell 8th/9th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, in late 2021 when

Air Force's C-130J Hercules aircraft number A97-464 flies over the Hawkesbury area in NSW. This was the first of 12 delivered to RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Tastri Murdoch.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Hercs reach 25-year milestone

10/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 807 Views 0 Comments Air Mobility Group (AMG), C-130J, HADR, No. 36 Squadron, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

Bigger, faster, stronger … that was the hope 25 years ago for Air Mobility Group’s addition of 12 C-130Js at