Red Alert
RED-HOT Air Force F-111 crews have returned from Exercise Red Flag with a perfect record.

Tribute to the fallen
In a small ceremony on September 11, firefighters from RAAF Base Townsville observed two minutes silence in memory of firefighters and other emergency service personnel....

Pitching in for a special delivery
THE Air Force has been thanked for its part in delivering a 25-pound gun to Papua New Guinea earlier this year.

Fond look at bygone days
Barry White, of Canberra, reminisces about his time with No. 34 Squadron.

Test success
THE Air Force has shared in a prestigious international award as a result of its efforts to test the fatigue life of the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft.

Orions to aid war on terrorism
TWO Australian Air Force P-3C maritime patrol aircraft will be deployed at the beginning of next year to support the international coalition against terrorism.

In brief
Townsville opening; Command change; Maritime review.

No flash in the pan
AIR Force, Army and Navy personnel from Australia and the United Sates had the chance to compare and hone their skills in a range of areas as part of the recent Exercise Flash Action.

International recognition
CHIEF of Air Force Air Marshal Angus Houston has presented letters of gratitude and a commendation to members of No. 381 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron in a ceremony at RAAF Base Williamtown.

Base to open for inspection
RAAF Base Edinburgh, one of the Air Force’s largest bases and home to the nation’s maritime patrol aircraft – the P-3C Orion – will hold an Open Day on Sunday, October 20, from 8.30am.

Change is in the air
MAPS, charts and other navigational aids are being increasingly affected by advances in digital technology.

Edinburgh’s top airman
WORKING hard to ensure RAAF Base Edinburgh’s simulators are serviceable for training missions has led to Corporal Roger Huber being named 2002 RAAF Edinburgh Airman of the Year.

A prime position
Prime Minister John Howard recently visited RAAF Base Amberley.

Accent on Scottish exercise
CREWS and aircraft from RAAF Base Edinburgh’s No. 92 Wing have gathered with warships and aircraft from the United Kingdom and allied nations to participate in a major training exercise off the coast of Scotland.

Pair’s historic flight in F-15E Strike Eagle
TWO Australian Air Force members on exchange to the United States have made history in the skies over Alaska.

Legal undertaking
FLIGHT Lieutenant Rebecca Lewis has been flying in lofty circles.

The day New York fell silent
LEUT Greg Keeley reports on scenes in the Big Apple on the day of the September 11 commemorations.

86WG gives air support to US troops
RAAF Base Richmond’s No. 86 Wing has provided tactical air-land and airdrop support to the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s 45th Infantry Brigade as part of Exercise Air Warrior II.

Neptunes scrub up just nicely
Two Neptune aircraft on display at RAAF Base Townsville have been given a makeover.

Brother, what a life
THEY were there when the F-111s were first introduced, they saw the computerisation of the workforce and have watched the uniforms change several times.

G-G’s homecoming
GOVERNOR-General Dr Peter Hollingworth’s visit to RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base, on September 6 was of deep personal interest to him as the base was once his home for six months.

Comments sought on relocations
The Defence Housing Authority (DHA) encourages Air Force personnel who have recently moved to participate in a survey.

This is just too perfect
Blue skies and sunny days almost spoiled a perfectly good survival course at Mt Hotham in Victoria.

First Australian band member
DAVID Reynolds, a cornet player, had the honour of being the first Australian recruited as a member of the RAAF Central Band.

A man of courage
BRUCE Robert Miles OAM, well-known Sydney criminal defence lawyer and former member of the Royal Australian Air Force, died on August 7.