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Solomon Islands airport staff unload Australian aid from a 35 Squadron C-27J Spartan at Munda International Airport following Tropical Cyclone Maila. Story by Flight Sergeant Mark Eaton. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott.
News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force 

ADF supports Solomon Islands after Cyclone Maila

22/04/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 412 Views 0 Comments 35 Squadron, C-17A Globemaster III, C-27J Spartan, cyclone, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, No. 36 Squadron, Solomon Islands

The Australian Defence Force has rapidly mobilised to support Solomon Islands communities following the devastating impact of severe Tropical Cyclone

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Flight Lieutenants Alyssa Vickridge and Sophie Lanson, Wing Commander Lauren Guest, Flight Lieutenants Harriette Parker and Sharlene Huiskes, with Flying Officer Bun Tang, after the cyclone. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF Base Darwin stands firm against Fina

03/12/202503/12/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1170 Views 0 Comments cyclone, No. 13 Squadron, RAAF Darwin

Not since Cyclone Tracy in 1974 has a weather event as severe as Tropical Cyclone Fina impacted the Darwin coastline

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New Zealand Defence Force personnel prepare to load 12 tonnes of aid supplies for cyclone-hit Tonga. NZDF photo.
New Zealand News Operations Overseas Pacific 

NZDF delivers aid to Tonga after cyclone

13/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3908 Views 0 Comments cyclone, Tonga

The New Zealand Defence Force has taken 12 tonnes of aid supplies and a 10-member team to Tonga to assess

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An Australian Army Unimog from 5th Brigade drives through flood waters during a mission to deliver sandbags to a NSW farmer. Photo by Corporal David Said.
ADF Australian News 

Defence ready to help if/when cyclone hits

27/03/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5070 Views 0 Comments cyclone

The Australian Defence Force is well prepared to support Queensland emergency services and the communities which may be affected by

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