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The C-17A Globemaster, from No. 36 Squadron, being prepared before leaving Perth Airport.
25 Aug 2021
Air Force
News

Air drop successful despite challenges

A RAAF C-17A Globemaster III has successfully air-dropped more than nine tonnes of supplies in Antarctica under the cover of darkness.

Capability & technology
A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a KC-10 Extender during the ferrying of No. 6 Squadron EA-18G Growlers to the United States. Photo: Flight Lieutenant Antonia
24 Aug 2021
Air Force
News

Extending our reach across oceans

Air-to-air refuelling is essential to Air Force capabilities, allowing combat aircraft to span vast distances.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Air Force Officer Cadets Josephine Curtis, left, William Farrell and Elliot Parker, from the Australian Defence Force Academy, are training to become cyber security officers. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela
20 Aug 2021
Air Force
News

Looking beyond the lab coat

Young trainee Air Force officers are proving that science isn’t just about lab coats and chemical experiments.

People & service
Commanding Officer Combat Survival Training School Squadron Leader Simon Longley with historian Lynette Silver, who has researched the World War II Sandakan death marches. Photo: Corporal Veronica O’Hara
20 Aug 2021
Air Force
News

Wartime tales of survival inspire

Inspired by his grandfather's wartime tales of survival, Squadron Leader Simon Longley leads the school teaching survivability to ADF aircrew.

People & service
Trainee avionics technician Seaman Nattapol Popan, right, receives theory instruction from Royal Australian School of Technical Training Instructor Flight Lieutenant Chris Polman.
20 Aug 2021
Air Force
News

Breaking new ground

Innovative science and technology has been a focus for Flight Lieutenant Chris Polman.

People & service
Wing Commander Shannan Forrest, left, in a file photo discussing the engineering characteristics of the F/A-18A Hornet engine exhausts. Photo: Sergeant Rob Mitchell
20 Aug 2021
Air Force
News

Gliding into an engineering career

Ever since Shannan Forrest was young, she knew she wanted to be an aeronautical engineer in the Air Force.

People & service
The secretary of Australian Defence Force Nurses Association, Robyn Green, right, talks to an Australian Defence nurse during the luncheon in Brisbane.
19 Aug 2021
Air Force
News

Role of nurses in Air Force honoured

Members of the Defence Service Nurses have paid tribute to the role Air Force Nurses have played in the organisation.

People & service
A United States Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket System is offloaded from a Royal Australian Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III as part of Exercise Loobye. Photo: Captain Carla Armenti
19 Aug 2021
Army, Air Force
News

Forces combine for live-fire mission

The ADF and the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin recently conducted a rapid insertion long-range fire mission in the Northern Territory.

Capability & technology
Corporal Andrew Ashbrook, right, helps avionics technician trainee Seaman William Cook to identify, recover and install a faulty voltage regulator.
19 Aug 2021
Air Force
News

Riding radio waves to Air Force career

Corporal Andrew Ashbrook enjoyed science at school but his real passion was citizen band (CB) radio.

People & service
Squadron Leader Daniel Lee-Hagan and Flight Lieutenant Alexander Heron trial the system with Shane Shepherd-Ashby Project Coordinator & Systems Administration at Sigma Bravo.
18 Aug 2021
Air Force
News

New deployable air traffic awareness prototype

A new deployable air traffic awareness system is providing immediate air traffic awareness to air traffic controllers.

Capability & technology
Private Amanda Jones and Victorian Department of Health Authorised Officer Peter Jarvis are part of the COVID-19 Household Engagement Program in support of the Victorian State Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Private Michael Currie
18 Aug 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF supports Victoria

Victoria’s COVID-19 Household Engagement Program has continued its vital work over the past month, assisted by personnel from the ADF. 

People & service
Defence Explosive Ordnance Training School instructor Flight Lieutenant Ben Lindsay with a teaching aid, a 2000-pound joint direct attack munition.
18 Aug 2021
Air Force
News

Engineering opens a world of opportunities

Flight Lieutenant Ben Lindsay enthusiasm for maths, science and engineering can be traced back to his parents who are high school teachers.

People & service
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