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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

Memorable moment in aviation career

18/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 557 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.

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RAAF Combat Support Group undertakes major reorg

13/09/202424/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1257 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.

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Giving the ICT green light during Red Flag

13/09/202423/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1058 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.

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On watch for illegal fishing

12/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 746 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.

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Beep not bang for training-grenade concept

11/09/202419/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 669 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.

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Hercs reach 25-year milestone

10/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 867 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

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 1025 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

Royal Australian Air Force No. 2 Squadron E-7A Wedgetail takes off at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, United States. Story and photo by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant.

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New mega 737 maintenance and modification facility in SA

05/09/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1692 Views 0 Comments

Work has begun on building a giant four-bay aircraft hangar in northern Adelaide to facilitate the specialist maintenance of the

100 Squadron English Electric Canberra bomber TT heritage aircraft flies over the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre in Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kristi Adam. Photo by Aaron Turvey.

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Canberra bomber soars in Queensland skies

03/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1469 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, Vietnam Veterans’ Day

Crew of the 100 Squadron Canberra bomber put on a display above the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre on Vietnam Veterans’

Aviators from 1 Squadron, Flight Lieutenants Nick and Slade, with a F/A-18F Super Hornet at RAAF Base Amberley prepare for their flying display. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photo byCorporal Brett Sherriff.

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From spectators to Riverfire stars

03/09/202407/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1964 Views 0 Comments F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 1 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, Riverfire

Two aviators who grew up in south-east Queensland fulfilled childhood dreams of flying in Brisbane’s most iconic event – Riverfire

Leading Aircraftman Ryan Anderson, a ground support equipment technician in the mechanical equipment operations maintenance section workshop at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Felicity Abraham. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

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Maintaining fast jets at Amberley

30/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1341 Views 0 Comments No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Knowing how to service and maintain all types of equipment on an airfield is just part of the job for

Leading Aircraftman Brandan Preston-Laws, left, and Aircraftman Luke Hasemann, of 23 Squadron, move equipment around while testing the Apex 2 exoskeleton at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

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New exosuit helps lighten the load

30/08/202430/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1454 Views 0 Comments Apex 2 exoskeleton, Combat Support Group (CSG), No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Once the stuff of sci-fi films and military prototypes, exosuits have arrived in Air Force for personnel in roles that

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Image specialist makes AI aircraft ID breakthrough

28/08/202403/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1289 Views 0 Comments Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Thanks to an image specialist’s out-of-the-box thinking, searching for pictures of aircraft could soon be a whole lot easier. CAPTION: Air

An aviator marshalls a 75 Squadron F-35A Lightning II at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Photos by Sergeant Hayden Young.

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Strengthening international ties on Exercise Red Flag

23/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1414 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Red Flag, F-35A Lightning II, No. 75 Squadron, US Air Force

RAAF aircraft and personnel are in Alaska for Exercise Red Flag, a large-scale air-combat exercise hosted by the United States

RAAF Sergeant Aaron Bennet, centre right, with 2 Squadron personnel after cleaning up Billeroy House Community Centre in Darwin. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Blue thumbs help Darwin veterans drop-in centre

23/08/202430/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1146 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Pitch Black, No. 2 Squadron, US Air Force

Although they wore different uniforms, US Air Force, Royal Air Force and RAAF aviators found out they all have a

Retired Caribou aviators and 35 Squadron Association members with a restored de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou at the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Sergeant Peter Borys.

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Wallaby Airlines remembered

21/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1789 Views 2 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, Wallaby Airlines

On a cold, wet morning at RAAF Base Amberley, 35 Squadron Association members gathered to commemorate a significant event for

The Australian War Memorial's V2 rocket on a Meillerwagen launching trailer inside the memorial's storage hub in Mitchell, ACT. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Exciting piece of history on display

16/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1475 Views 0 Comments AWM, WWII

For the first time, the Australian War Memorial (AWM) will display a Nazi missile alongside a Lancaster bomber sent to

Australia's XT-8 drone launches for a mission. Story. by Natalie Staples.

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Enhancing AI to support the warfighter

13/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1348 Views 0 Comments Artificial Intelligence (AI), AUKUS, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), resilient and autonomous artificial intelligence technology (RAAIT)

Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have furthered their co-development of resilient and autonomous artificial intelligence technology (RAAIT)

Pilatus PC-21 aircraft perform a display for No.1 Flying Training School Intermediate Pilots’ Course graduation at RAAF East Sale. Story by Flight Lieutenant Lily Lancaster. Photos by Sergeant Rodney Welch.

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First fully east-coast-trained pilots graduate

13/08/202417/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1193 Views 0 Comments No. 1 Flying Training School (1FTS), PC-21, RAAF East Sale

The first nine aviators to complete all their initial training on Australia’s east coast and become fully qualified pilots have

Australian Army cyber warfare specialists from 138 Signals Squadron, Simpson Barracks, Victoria.

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‘Cyber’ elevated to command status

09/08/202417/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1694 Views 0 Comments Australian Signals Directorate, Cyber Command, JCG

The ADF has renewed its focus on cognitive and information warfare by establishing Cyber Command as a new command within