SUPER SHOW: The first RAAF pilot selected to train on the Super Hornet, FLTLT Matt Harper from 2OCU, at the Australian International Airshow at Avalon.

Photo by AC Warren Derwent

THUMBS UP: Ipswich Councillor Charlie Pisasale checks out the Bushranger with LAC Kris Kokot at RAAF Base Amberley.

Photo by LACW Alice Gardiner

SLICE OF HISTORY: CDR AOSG GPCAPT John Teager helps ACW Tessa Graham from 11SQN cut the cake at a function to celebrate the Air Force’s 86th anniversary at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Photo by CPL Andrew Eddie

RIDE ON: Above, 79SQN pilot SQNLDR Ray Simpson and Parliamentary Secretary Peter Lindsay before a Hawk familiarisation flight over the Lancelin Defence Training Area during PARLSEC’s recent visit to RAAF Base Pearce.

Photo by CPL Shane Gidall

Below: Mr Lindsay and Parliamentary Exchange Program participant WOFF David Strauss, from 92WG, prepare to take a ride in the Air Force balloon in Canberra.

Photo by LACW Kim Eager