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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.

RAAF chefs serve up hot shots

04/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 624 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

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.

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Spirit of cooperation

20/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 804 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

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

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Memorable moment in aviation career

18/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 555 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

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 1339 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 1453 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

Leading Aircraftman Paul Street, centre, receives the CSG Aviator of the Year and bronze commendation for his work designing and building the frame for the Health OCU BlueRoom simulator. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Nuts and bolts approach takes off

28/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 492 Views 2 Comments No. 23 Squadron

A 23 Squadron fitter and turner was named Combat Support Group’s Aviator of the Year in May for helping bring

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.

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International Air Cadets’ exchange at Amberley

26/07/202329/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1204 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.

RAAF and USAF members work together during the arrival of a USAF C-17 Globemaster III into RAAF Base Townsville from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, as part of Exercise Mobility Guardian. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Tanya Carter.

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Aviators put skills to the test

14/07/202319/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2061 Views 0 Comments Exercise Mobile Guardian, No. 13 Squadron, No. 23 Squadron, No. 27 Squadron, RAAF Townsville

A contingent of RAAF personnel and aircraft are testing their readiness skills and interoperability with partner nations in an exercise

RAAF personnel from 23 Squadron prepare to refuel a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft as part of Exercise Toxic Gauntlet at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

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Ready for any environmental threat

07/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1077 Views 0 Comments Air Mobility Group, C-17A Globemaster III, CBRN, Combat Support Group, No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Combat Support Group (CSG) personnel prepared for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRND) operations during Exercise Toxic Gauntlet at

From left, Leading Aircraftman Luke Seaton, Corporal Kerry Cane and Leading Aircraftwoman Amber Herz, of 23 Squadron Firefighters, before the 60-kilometre breathing apparatus walk. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Timothy Shorter.

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Firefighters make a difference three ways

12/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 958 Views 0 Comments No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

As if wearing a firefighting uniform is attention-grabbing enough, members of 23 Squadron Fire Section grew (or stuck on) moustaches

Senior Constable Adrien Lamu and working dog Nym from the RPNGC K-9 unit prepare to board a RAAF C-27J Spartan as part of Operation Kimba. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

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PNG canine squad travels in style with RAAF

22/06/202222/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1688 Views 0 Comments C-130 Hercules, C-27J Spartan, Military Working Dogs, No. 23 Squadron, Operation Kimba, RPNGC, Service Dogs

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has helped move the highly skilled Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) canine squad across