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 Sergeant Michelle Espley from No. 23 Squadron at the Antarctic Circle sign during Operation Southern Discovery.
04 Mar 2021
Air Force
News

Antarctic operation a breeze

COVID-19 didn’t stop personnel from the mobile air loading team from successfully completing Operation Southern Discovery in Antarctica. 

Operations & missions
Squadron Leader Kate Yaxley lectures and mentors students at UNSW Canberra.
03 Mar 2021
Air Force
News

Recognised for pioneering research

2021 Sir Richard Williams Scholar Squadron Leader Kate Yaxley is completing her PhD in artificial intelligence.

People & service
The Loyal Wingman conducts its first flight at Woomera Range Complex, South Australia. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
03 Mar 2021
Air Force
News

First flight for Loyal Wingman

The Loyal Wingman took to the skies in a successful first flight test at Woomera Range Complex, South Australia.

Capability & technology
United States Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska fly alongside a RAAF KC-30A multi-role tanker transport from No. 33 Squadron during Exercise Cope North 2021 in Guam.
02 Mar 2021
Air Force
News

Exercise filled with refuelling missions

A KC-30A off-loaded 318,000 litres of fuel to US fighter jets in 17 air-to-air refuelling missions during Exercise Cope North.

Alliances & relationships
Medical Officer Flight Lieutenant Doctor Perlon Leung, centre, with Japan Air Self-Defense Force and United States Air Force colleagues in a JASDF C-2 during Exercise Cope North. Photo: Squadron Leader Emma Flack
01 Mar 2021
Air Force
News

Aeromedical teams hone skills

Exercise Cope North gave aeromedical evacuation teams from Air Force, Japan and the United States the opportunity to work together.

Alliances & relationships
F-35A Lightning II aircraft A35-033 touches down at RAAF Base Williamtown after transiting from the United States. Photo: Sergeant David Gibbs
01 Mar 2021
Air Force
News

Three new Lightnings touch down

Three new F-35A Lightning II aircraft have arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown from the United States, bringing Air Force's current fleet size to 33.

Capability & technology
Chaplain Stuart Asquith shares a COVID-safe elbow tap with Warrant Officer Yoshiaki Tanide, of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. Photo: Technical Sergeant Jerilyn Quintanilla
26 Feb 2021
Air Force
News

COVID-safe chaplaincy during exercise

COVID-19 has impacted many exercises for the ADF and for Chaplain Stuart Asquith on Exercise Cope North it was no different. 

People & service
Personnel from No. 36 Squadron's orderly room, from left, Leading Aircraftwomen Jarla Pyle, Pinar Girca, Abbey Patterson and Corporal Cass Williamson at RAAF Base Amberley. Photo: Corporal Brett Sherriff
26 Feb 2021
Air Force
News

Taking time to improve teamwork, motivation

The orderly room team at Air Force’s No. 36 Squadron has introduced some novel approaches to improving their workplace, with positive results.

Capability & technology
Wing Commander Stuart Wheal, left, United States Air Force Commander Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Denzer and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Commander Major Kenji Hoka during Exercise Cope North 21. Photo: Squadron Leader David Weekley
26 Feb 2021
Air Force
News

Nations work together in airbase exercise

Air Force personnel work with their United States and Japanese counterparts to reopen an airfield in Guam on Exercise Cope North.

Alliances & relationships
Specialist Reserve Public Affairs Officer Wing Commander Peter Overton on the steps of a No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules. Photo: Corporal David Said
25 Feb 2021
Air Force
News

Wing Commander wears many hats

Reservist Wing Commander Peter Overton’s love for storytelling has allowed him to wear many hats during his career. 

People & service
An Air Force C-130J Hercules from No. 37 Squadron takes off from RAAF Base Amberley. Photo: Corporal Jesse Kane
25 Feb 2021
Air Force
News

Herculean effort ensures show goes on

An Air Force C-130J Hercules will make two 4600km return trips to New Zealand to take part in the Wings Over Wairarapa air show amid the COVID-19…

People & service
Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Kristal House engages with Deputy Chair of the Kauareg Native Title Elizah Wasaga on the King's Point beach at Ngurupai (Horn Island) in the Torres Strait. Photo: Corporal Jesse Kane
19 Feb 2021
Air Force
News

Shells symbolise links to country

Air Force personnel with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, are gathering samples from places of significance around the country to…

Community engagement
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