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No. 88 Squadron

Members of 4 Squadron board a C-130J Hercules for a night time mission during Exercise Diamond Seas. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jody Blakeley. Photos by Sergeant Melina Young.
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Developing excellence across warfighting domains

19/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 366 Views 0 Comments Exercise Diamond Seas, No. 4 Squadron, No. 88 Squadron

Through the seamless integration of advanced capabilities and joint military assets, Exercise Diamond Seas 26 strengthens Australia’s ability to train,

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Crew of a 6 Squadron EA-18G Growler aircraft taxi at RAAF Base Darwin. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Sergeant Andrew Eddie.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Eye of the storm

03/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2460 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course, Exercise Diamond Storm, No. 88 Squadron, RAAF Darwin, Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)

Air Warfare Instructor Course (AWIC) candidates conducted complex mission scenarios throughout Northern Australia for their culminating activity, Exercise Diamond Storm,

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Aircrew from No. 1 and No. 6 squadrons on the flightline at RAAF Base Darwin in the Northern Territory during Exercise Diamond Storm 2022. Story by Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Storm passes to reveal gems of instructors

24/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3160 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course, Exercise Diamond Storm, F-35A Lightning II, No. 4 Squadron, No. 88 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

The largest Royal Australian Air Force Air Warfare Instructor Course (AWIC) to date, which culminated in Exercise Diamond Storm 2022,

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