C-27J Spartan Archives - Page 2 of 4

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet departs from Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth during Exercise Bersama Lima 2023 in Malaysia. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photos by Corporal Sam Price.

Aussie Super Hornets train in Malaysia

19/10/202321/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1407 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Exercise Bersama Lima, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 19 Squadron, Royal Malaysian Air Force, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

Flying out of north-west Malaysia, the Royal Australian Air Force has deployed six F/A-18F Super Hornets and a C-27J Spartan

35 Squadron C-27J personnel unload supplies at Buka Airport, Bougainville, during the first detachment of air-lift support in Papua New Guinea. Story by Tastri Murdoch.

News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF C-27J Spartan aids PNG

11/10/202314/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1109 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, PNGDF

Rotational deployment of a RAAF C-27J Spartan under the Defence Pacific Air Program is providing additional aviation support to Papua

RAAF loadmasters Flight Sergeant Andrew Coates (left) and Sergeant Daniel Saunders, along with local news reporters, enjoys the views of the Port Vila coastline from the ramp of the C-27J Spartan aircraft during a maritime surveillance flight out of Port Vila, Vanuatu. Story buy Lieutenant Nic Hawkins. Photos by Sergeant David Cotton.

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Maintaining fisheries patrols in Vanuatu

30/08/202331/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2055 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Solania, Vanuatu

RAAF’s 35 Squadron is frequently deployed for extended periods across the Indo-Pacific due to the endurance of its C-27J Spartan

Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant Kevin Arbeznik, left, and Gunnery Sergeant Emmanuel Alvarado observe an airdrop from a RAAF C-27J Spartan at the Mount Bundy Training Area, Northern Territory. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris

News Royal Australian Air Force

Airdrop training in the Top End

11/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1541 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, MRF-D, No. 35 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, USMC

Flying low across Mount Bundy Training Area in the Northern Territory, a Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan conducted airdrops

Corporal Jordan Oakley and Corporal Ashleigh Shannon greet members of the Badu Island community, during Exercise Coastwatcher Wallaby 23. Story by Corporal Jordan Oakley and Corporal Ashleigh Shannon greet members of the Badu Island community, during Exercise Coastwatcher Wallaby 23. Photos: Private Dean Armstrong. Photos by Private Dean Armstrong.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force

TS Islanders witness C-27J’s unique abilities

08/08/202309/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1012 Views 0 Comments 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment, C-27J Spartan, Exercise Coastwatcher Wallaby, No. 35 Squadron, Torres Strait Islands

Torres Strait Island communities are set to benefit from C-27J Spartans’ increased capability to land and take-off on shorter and

UK Air Cadet Alex Athey helps United States Air Cadet Ishan Swali into his breathing gear at an information session on flight line fire suppression at 23 Squadron during their visit. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

CONTACT Cadets News Royal Australian Air Force

International Air Cadets’ exchange at Amberley

26/07/202329/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1184 Views 0 Comments 9th Force Support Battalion, Australian War Memorial, C-27J Spartan, Cadets, Chief of Air Force, No. 100 Squadron, No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

After a four-year pandemic hiatus, International Air Cadets on a two-week exchange program visited Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley.

Loadmaster Flight Sergeant Christian Allison of 35 Squadron teaches Samoan police officer Constable Fetuao Nuuvali how to use the camera during Operation Solania. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

Fishy business caught out in the Pacific

07/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1312 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Operation Solania

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan has conducted maritime surveillance during Operation Solania to detect and deter illegal fishing

No. 35 Squadron C-27J Spartan pilot Flight Lieutenant Matthew Still on approach to Cormorant airfield, west of Townsville during Exercise Ready Spartan Prove. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Spartan proves ready for more

21/05/202321/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2298 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan

It was Friday afternoon when the call was made for RAAF Base Amberley-based 35 Squadron to mobilise and move to

Air Force assists residents from the Kalkarindji area being evacuated during major flooding in the Northern Territory. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Corporal Ashley Gillett.

News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF’s quick response to NT floods

22/03/202322/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2303 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, C-27J Spartan, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA, No. 17 Squadron, No. 35 Squadron, No. 37 Squadron, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1, RAAF Tindal

As persistent rain blanketed the Top End towards the end of February and into March it became inevitable that several

New Zealand Army personnel embark a RAAF C-27J Spartan to assist a remote community affected by Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle. Story by Flight Lieutenant Vernon . Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

New Zealand News Royal Australian Air Force

Gratitude from across the ditch

15/03/202316/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1538 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Cyclone Gabrielle, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA, New Zealand

The Australian Defence Force team that deployed to New Zealand in late February to assist in the wake of Tropical

Air Force personnel assist residents as they are evacuated from the Kalkarindji area in the Northern Territory. Photo by Corporal Ashley Gillett.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Defence assists with NT flood evacuations

03/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1639 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

At the request of the Northern Territory Government, via the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Defence is assisting the territory’s

Aviators from the Royal Australian Air Force, US Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Exercise Cope North. Photo by Staff Sergeant Pedro Tenorio (US).

News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

Pacific exercise builds flexible air power

27/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1627 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Exercise Cope North, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, US Air Force

Australia, the United States and Japan have wrapped up Exercise Cope North 2023 in the west Pacific. CAPTION: Aviators from

Royal New Zealand Air Force officer, Flying Officer Ben Pickering travels on board a RAAF C-27J Spartan to asses remote airfields affected by Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle. Story by Flight Lieutenant Vernon Pather. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

New Zealand News Royal Australian Air Force

ADF’s disaster assistance in NZ

27/02/202302/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1338 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, RNZAF

An Australian Defence Force contingent has deployed to New Zealand as part of the Australian whole-of-government response to a request

Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Tramaine Dukes has been working with Indigenous communities in the Kimberley Region. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tremaine Dukes. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

ADF People Videos

My role in ADF response to WA floods

10/02/202319/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2075 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Indigenous, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

Royal Australian Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Tramaine Dukes tells the story of her role in the ADF’s

Traditional owners from the Fitzroy Valley region visit the Air Force mobile air operations team at Fitzroy Crossing airport. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dean Squire. All photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Flood devastated community praises Defence support

03/02/202309/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2358 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 77 Squadron, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

A small group of Fitzroy Crossing residents evacuated to Broome for their safety returned to their homes for the first

An Air Force C-27J Spartan transported 41 teachers from Fitzroy Valley High School and Bayulu School from Broome to Fitzroy Crossing for the start of the 2023 school year. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dean Squire. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Teachers flown home in time for school

03/02/202303/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1803 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

Teachers from flood-affected Fitzroy Crossing were airlifted home from Broome to open the school gates for the new school year.

An Army MRH-90 Taipan lands in Fitzroy Crossing, in Western Australia's Kimberley region, where flooding from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie has isolated communities. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

ADF flies into flood-hit Fitzroy Crossing

12/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2233 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, CH-47F Chinook, MRH-90 Taipan, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1, State Emergency Service (SES)

ADF aircraft have landed in Fitzroy Crossing, the town at the centre of severe flooding in the Kimberley region of

Army CH-47 Chinooks arrive in Broome to assist the Western Australian Government in supporting the ongoing flood emergency in the Kimberley region. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photos by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Choppers drop in to boost flood support

12/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1740 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, C-27J Spartan, CH-47F Chinook, MRH-90 Taipan, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

Three Army MRH-90 Taipan and two CH-47 Chinook helicopters have landed in Broome, Western Australia, to support the ongoing flood

News Royal Australian Air Force

Spartan makes life-saving delivery to Derby, WA

09/01/202315/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1674 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1, State Emergency Service (SES)

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan has delivered life-saving dialysis supplies to a medical facility in the flood-affected Kimberley

Personnel from 75 Squadron in front of two F-35As at RMAF Base Butterworth, Malaysia. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

Lightning joins Malaysian homecoming

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2771 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, F-35A Lightning II, No. 35 Squadron, No. 75 Squadron, RMAF, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

Deploying internationally for the first time since transitioning to the F-35A Lightning II, 75 Squadron has returned to its old