Flight Lieutenant Knight receives the Max Cowin Award from her supervisor Squadron Leader Geraint Owen. Photo: Corporal Jesse Kane
01 Oct 2020
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Humbled by award

Flight Lieutenant Knight has won the Max Cowin Award for her significant contribution to No. 87 Squadron.

People & service
Squadron Leader Rob Dias, left, and Flight Lieutenant Belinda Colledge dressed as pirates in support of Ava’s Pirate Day Challenge and The Kids’ Cancer Project at RAAF Base Wagga.
01 Oct 2020
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Pirate day funds brain cancer research

Personnel from RAAF Base Wagga raised funds for Ava’s Pirate Day Challenge.

People & service
Warrant Officer Stuart Matthews receives his Federation Star and the fifth clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. Photo: Gordon McComskie
29 Sep 2020
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Outstanding milestone recognised

Warrant Officer Stuart Matthews was awarded the Federation Star and Fifth Clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal.

People & service
Sergeant Nathan Bradford, left, and Leading Aircraftsman Sam Chan with their nose-art design on an E-7A Wedgetail in the Middle East region. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kennedy
29 Sep 2020
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A nose for commemoration

Two RAAF aircraft maintenance technicians have designed nose art for a No. 2 Squadron E-7A Wedgetail.

Commemoration & history
A KC-30A multi-role tanker transporting No. 33 Squadron personnel returning home from the Middle East region, is given a guard of honour by No. 23 Squadron Fire Section on arrival at RAAF Base Amberley. Photo: Corporal Colin Dadd
25 Sep 2020
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Welcome home 33 Squadron

No. 33 Squadron personnel have been welcomed home at RAAF Base Amberley.

Alliances & relationships
Leading Aircraftman Philip Huntley is a firefighter with No. 26 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo: Sergant David Gibbs
24 Sep 2020
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A role of challenge, reward and 'great mates'

No day is the same for Leading Aircraftman Philip Huntley, a firefighter at RAAF Base Williamtown.

People & service
RAAF members from No. 24 Squadron form a catafalque party at the Avro Anson Memorial in Loxton, South Australia.
23 Sep 2020
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Memorials unveiled in Loxton

Air Force members remembered the sacrifices of World War II veterans at the unveiling of two memorials in Loxton, South Australia.

Commemoration & history
C-27J Spartan aircrew from No. 35 Squadron conduct an instrument approach into Tamworth, NSW, as part of a series of training missions during a Pilot Initial Qualification course.
23 Sep 2020
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Training adapted to keep students flying

Adapted training and remote learning have ensured pilots and loadmasters from No. 35 Squadron continue training.

People & service
The launch of a DART rocket carrying a RAAF payload from Koonibba Rocket Range in South Australia. Photo: Sean Jorgensen-Day
22 Sep 2020
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First launch from Australia to the edge of space

Air Force launched its first ever sub-orbital rocket from Australia to the edge of space.

Capability & technology
The 30th F-35A Lightning II accepted from prime contractor Lockheed Martin.
21 Sep 2020
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RAAF accepts 30th F-35A Lightning II

The Joint Strike Fighter team has officially accepted Australia’s 30th F-35A Lightning II, strengthening the air-combat capability of RAAF.

Capability & technology
An Air Force C-27J Spartan A34-007 aircraft lands at Benning Airfield, Queensland during Exercise Ready Spartan Prove. Photo: Corporal Colin Dadd
21 Sep 2020
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Spartan proves airborne-operations capabilities

The C-27J displayed many capabilities during Exercise Ready Spartan Prove.

Capability & technology
Aircraftwoman Genna Mervis is supporting the 2020 Defence Blood Challenge.
18 Sep 2020
Air Force
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Young RAAFie a veteran donor

Aircraftwoman Genna Mervis has been donating blood for 10 years and is participating in this year's Defence Blood Challenge.

People & service