Past, present and future of the Air Force was on show for the Anzac weekend air show at West Sale airport during April 27-28. CAPTION: The Roulettes perform a complex high precision aerial manoeuvre at the West Sale Anzac weekend Air Show. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks. Photos by Flying Officer Neive Vinall. From exciting displays in the air to entertainment on the ground by the Air Force band Sydney detachment and a continuous line up of people wanting to experience flight in the Defence Force Recruiting simulators, the biennial event attracted more than 10,000 people. Executive ..read more

6 Squadron celebrated a milestone in Port Hedland after retracing the footsteps of aviation pioneers who flew the first circumnavigation route of Australia 100 years ago. CAPTION: Members of the public attend an open day as part of Exercise Centenarie Redimus at Port Hedland, WA. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos by Aircraftman Campbell Latch. A perfectly timed pupil-free day ensured maximum attendance for the three-hour visit by two Air Force EA-18G Growlers. Children, parents, community members, local government officials and resource sector executives met with aircrew and ..read more

In a significant move for allied air capability, the Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Air Force have re-formed their respective 80 Squadrons. CAPTION: Royal Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton (L) and Royal Australian Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman shake hands at the 80 Squadron re-formation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rachael Blake. Photos by USAF Samuel King Jr. The occasion was marked with a dual squadron parade and re-formation ceremony, attended by Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipm ..read more

Flying across the highlands of Papua New Guinea, a RAAF C-27J Spartan conducted airlift operations in support of its close partner, the PNG Defence Force and PNG government. CAPTION: A RAAF C-27J Spartan from 35 Squadron parked at Telefomin Airport, Papua New Guinea, during the Defence Pacific Air Program. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Corporal Samuel Miller. Part of the Defence Pacific Air Program (DPAP) 2024, the aircraft from 35 Squadron has supported PNGDF troop movements, delivered essential supplies to remote areas and strengthened this special partnership. D ..read more

Australian military aircraft have continued to play a major role in the air bridge that links Solomon Islands during its national elections, moving police, military and civilian specialists from multiple countries into and around Solomon Islands. CAPTION: Air Force aviators deployed to Solomon Islands unload a RAAF Boeing C-17 Globemaster III at Honiara Henderson Airport. Story by Major Tom Maclean. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson. RAAF C-130J Hercules and C-17 Globemaster aircraft regularly fly into Honiara International Airport, while C-27J Spartan aircraft deliver personnel and cargo ..read more

Comradeship and camaraderie of the absolute highest order was on display as a group of family and close friends of two legendary aviators, accompanied by a number of currently serving Air Force members, trekked to a remote crash site to commemorate the 25th anniversary of a terrible loss. CAPTION: Royal Australian Air Force Wing Commander David Riddel and Mark Johnson clean the memorial plaque at the crash site of F-111G A8-291, in Pulau Aur, Malaysia. Story. y Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis. Twenty-five years ago Air Force lost two of its most hig ..read more

As part of 1 Squadron’s rolling 12-month armament training, their armament technicians loaded AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles to F/A-18F Super Hornets during a live training activity, with a range of ordnance to follow in future training. CAPTION: Armament technicians from 1 Squadron load an AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missile onto an F/A-18F Super Hornet at RAAF Base Amberley. Story. by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos by Aircraftwoman Vanessa Wang. The AGM-84 Harpoon, an over-the-horizon missile, is just one of the combat weapons that the F/A-18F Super Hornet uses to defend Austral ..read more

Large crowds turned out in London for Anzac Day services led by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh. CAPTION: The flags of Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Turkiye are held over the grave of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey following the conclusion of the Anzac Day memorial service. Story and photo by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Under calm clear skies, Prince Edward led the dawn service at Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner. He was greeted with a Haka and later placed a wreath with the simple handwritten words “In Memoriam” and signed “Edward”. Austral ..read more

Air Force has positively identified a 100 Squadron World War 2 Beaufort aircraft (A9-186), first reported missing in 1943 along with its four crew members. CAPTION: Four RAAF 100 Squadron Beaufort Bombers head for Wewak, North New Guinea, in 1945. Photo provided by the Australian War Memorial / OG3365 The aircraft was recently discovered after a challenging mission in the waters south of Gasmata, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman confirmed the identification of the crash site, which was discovered in 2020. The discovery was made by an Ocean Ecology Pty ..read more

One Australian Public Service employee, four aviators and six units were recipients of the Chief of Air Force (CAF) Proficiency and Leadership awards, presented during the 103rd birthday celebrations of the Air Force. CAPTION: Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman, left and Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton, right, present the Enlisted Aviator of the Year Award to Corporal Kbora Ali. Story by Flying Officer Kate Kiely. Photos by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman. These annual awards acknowledge and recognise the outstanding performance and achievements of Air Force personn ..read more