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Distressed vessel Ogoi Ratz, left, made ready for towing by civilian merchant vessel Uni Sunshine after being located by RAAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo from RAAF No. 11 Squadron.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Poseidon assists in search and rescue

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2251 Views 0 Comments AMSA, P-8A Poseidon, Papua New Guinea, RAAF Edinburgh

“Thank you very much for your assistance. I will now be able to spend Independence [Day] with my family and

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A RAAF P-8A Poseidon is marshalled out of the No. 11 Squadron maintenance hangar by ground crew at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.
News Royal Australian Air Force Sovereign industry 

Upgraded hangar a good fit for Poseidon

12/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3411 Views 0 Comments P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Edinburgh

Upgrades completed at a hangar at RAAF Base Edinburgh will enable deep maintenance of Australia’s fleet of 12 P-8A Poseidons

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Royal Australian Air Force Officer Wing Commander Andrew Harrigan speaks to guests during the Sir Ross Smith commemorative service held at St Peter's Cathedral in Adelaide. Photo by Sergeant Murray Staff.
History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force 

Distinguished military aviator honoured

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3288 Views 0 Comments Middle East, No. 1 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh

One of Australia’s most distinguished military aviators, Sir Ross Macpherson Smith, was honoured at a commemorative service held at St

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Combat Support Group's Commander, Air Commodore David Paddison, CSC and No. 3 Security Forces Squadron's most junior member, Aircraftman Aidan Tocci, cut the cake to celebrate the squadron's 20th birthday. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Security Forces squadron celebrates 20 years

10/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3061 Views 0 Comments No. 3 Security Forces Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh

No. 3 Security Forces Squadron shared a proud milestone with the Commander of Combat Support Group, Air Commodore David Paddison,

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Pilot Flight Lieutenant Angus Wheeler, from No. 292 Squadron, plans the departure and arrival for an upcoming mission in the flight deck of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Corporal Veronica O'Hara. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.
ADF People 

Poseidon pilot living the dream

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2628 Views 0 Comments AP-3C Orion, No. 292 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, PC-21, RAAF Edinburgh, rim

As a child, Flight Lieutenant Angus Wheeler thought it would be cool to work underground in mines or be flying

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Group Captain Andrew Figtree, Director - Test and Evaluation Directorate with trainee guide dog 'Roman', on the Aircraft Research and Development Unit flight line, at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing 

Guide dog Roman visits RAAF Base Edinburgh

26/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2038 Views 0 Comments RAAF Edinburgh

Roman, a golden retriever guide dog puppy, was a welcome sight at the Air Warfare Centre at RAAF Base Edinburgh

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Officer Commanding of No. 92 Wing, Group Captain Paul Carpenter (left), officially hands over the P-3 Orion A9-754 memorial display to sergeants' mess committee chairman Warrant Officer Peter Christensen at RAAF Base Edinburgh in Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet.
History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force 

Memorial marks the loss of an airman

06/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 4351 Views 0 Comments AP-3C Orion, No. 10 Squadron, No. 11 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh

A routine flight home to Australia 31 years ago turned into a tragedy for the ADF members on board P-3C

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Chaplain Squadron Leader Sue Page conducts the prayer of dedication during the unveiling of the P-8A Poseidon at its new home at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.
ADF People 

Air Force chaplain wins prestigious Defence award

15/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2120 Views 0 Comments No. 24 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, RAAF Reserve

Sitting in her Year 12 classroom at Mount Gravatt State High School on Brisbane’s south-side in the early 1990s, Sue

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A United States Navy P-8A Poseidon taxis past a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon on the No. 92 Wing flightline at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.
News Royal Australian Air Force USA 

US Navy Poseidon gets Aussie fuel top-up

11/04/202216/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3649 Views 0 Comments KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 11 Squadron, No. 86 Wing, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Edinburgh, US Navy

A mid-air ‘top up’ has kept United States Navy (USN) P-8A Poseidon crews on mission while training in Australia. CAPTION:

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Defence and civilian personnel involved in successfully having the Retardant and Suppressant Computerised Automated Loading project completed on base at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Civilian aerial firefighting hub opened at RAAF Base Edinburgh

22/03/202226/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 241018 Views 0 Comments No. 24 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh

An aerial firefighting capability has recently been established at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Edinburgh in South Australia. CAPTION:

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Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Steven Warrior at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Story and photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.
ADF People 

Connecting aviators to country

01/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2350 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Edinburgh

The relationship between South Australian-based aviators and Kaurna country is going from strength to strength thanks to cultural initiatives forged

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Air Force Aviators load supplies onto a C-27J Spartan aircraft tasked to fly to isolated Coober Pedy, South Australia. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Critical supplies delivered to Coober Pedy

01/02/202201/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3045 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Edinburgh

The Australian Defence Force is delivering urgent supplies to Coober Pedy and Prominent Hill airfields in support of the South

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