| When
did the “Royal” prefix to the Australian Air Force become
official? |
| It
was gazetted on August 13, 1921. |
| What
changes to Air Force ranks have occurred? |
| The
most notable deviation from the rank structure of today was
in 1948 when pilot and navigator ranks were introduced. The
scheme was abandoned in 1950. |
| When
did the RAAF balloon first fly? |
| The
maiden flight was on May 5, 1990. |
| What
was the first Australian designed and manufactured aircraft
to serve in the RAAF? |
| The
Tugan Gannet, which was delivered to the Air Force on November
25, 1935. |
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This feature appears monthly. Send your questions on Air Force
history to
raafnews@defence.gov.au.
Answers by David Wilson, Executive Officer, RAAF Historical,
Air Power Development Centre. |
