Legacy Centenary Torch Relay Bearer Nicholas Paske (Centre) with Air Force personnel (L-R) Leading Aircraftwoman Sarah Negrin, Warrant Officer Scott Biddell, Flight Lieutenant Brett Smith and Flight Sergeant Shawn Spry in front of a C-27J Spartan at RAAF Base Amberley, QLD. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson
19 Jun 2023
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Supporting 100 years of Legacy

Beginning in France, the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay now makes its way through Queensland.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Air Force Aviation Programs for Young Woman participants try on firefighting equipment at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo: LAC Samuel Miller
19 Jun 2023
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Young women test their wings

Thirty young young women have experienced Air Force life through the hands-on Aviation Programs for Women.

Exercises & training
Flight Sergeant William Gill is presented with a Queensland Police Assistant Commissioner’s certificate by Assistant Commissioner Brian Codd.
16 Jun 2023
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Aviator’s efforts recognised by police

Queensland Police Service awards Flight Sergeant William Gill with the Assistant Commissioner’s certificate.

Awards & recognition
Corporal Timothy Nevin was awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in the King's Birthday honours. Photo: Corporal Melina Young
15 Jun 2023
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No joke: aviator's surprise at King's medal

Corporal Timothy Nevin's efforts to retain a communications system have landed him a King’s Birthday award,

Awards & recognition | People & service
RAAF Sergeant Georgia Hannah, in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Photo: Corporal Luke Bellman
15 Jun 2023
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Combing through design fault reaps reward

Sergeant Georgia Hannah received the Conspicuous Service Cross in this year’s King’s Birthday awards.

Awards & recognition | People & service
SGT Edward Goldner (second from left) is joined by others from the Switzerland Armed Forces as well as the British, Irish and Moldovian Armies during the NATO Intermediate Leadership Course in Switzerland. Photo: Warrant Officer Class 2 Samantha Crowe
15 Jun 2023
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Shaping future leaders of Defence

Sergeant Edward Goldner was chosen for the prestigious NATO Intermediate Leadership Course in Switzerland.

People & service
After the commemorative service, the photos of the Catalina crew A24-64 were proudly exhibited for all to see. Photos: Sergeant Glen McCarthy
15 Jun 2023
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Nine Catalina aviators remembered

A commemorative ceremony has honoured the crew members of the missing 43 Squadron Catalina A24-64.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Air Force fire fighters evacuate a simulated casualty from a PC-21 aircraft during a crash exercise at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Photos: Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller
14 Jun 2023
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Emergency response put to the test

Air Force personnel worked with other first responders on a crash exercise at RAAF Base Williamtown.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Head of Air Shows Air Commodore Micka Gray announces the Air Force Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023 during a media conference at Fort Scratchley, Newcastle, with Port Stephens Council General Manager Tim Crosdale, left, Federal Member for Patterson Meryl Swanson and Lord Mayor of Newcastle Nuatali Nelmes. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
14 Jun 2023
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Air show set to thrill Newcastle

Dates have been announced for the Air Force Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Air Chief Marshal (retd) Sir Angus Houston, Dr Ron Houghton, President of the Bomber Command Association of Australia, Bert Adams, Dr Max Barry, and Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman, gather for the Bomber Command Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Photos: Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell
14 Jun 2023
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Australian Bomber Command aviators remembered

RAAF personnel who served in Royal Air Force Bomber Command 81 years ago have been honoured at the Australian War Memorial.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Wing Commander Darren Dolan received an AM in the Miliary Division of the King's Birthday Honours List for exemplary service in Air Force. Photo: Corporal Kylie Gibson
13 Jun 2023
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Recognising excellence in service

Wing Commander Darren Dolan has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours List.

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RAAF Squadron Leader Christopher Godfrey was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Photo: Warrant Officer Gillian Kennedy
12 Jun 2023
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Honour fuels pride in aviator’s work

Receiving a birthday honour from newly crowned King Charles III is an award RAAF Squadron Leader Christopher Godfrey will treasure.

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