Wing Commander Adrian Burge, from 32 Squadron, at the completion of 10,000 military flying hours, in front of a B350 King Air at RAAF Base East Sale. Photo: Flying Officer Nathan Howarth
18 Oct 2022
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10,000 hours in the sky

32 Squadron celebrated a significant flying milestone as Wing Commander Adrian Burge logged 10,000 military flying hours.

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Jessie Strike-McClelland and Flight Lieutenant Justin Kelly with her 100th Birthday gift from the Australian Embassy at San Clemente Villas by the Sea, California.
17 Oct 2022
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Dedicated servicewoman celebrates centenary

World War 2 Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force veteran, Jessie Strike-McClelland, celebrated her 100th birthday on September 23.

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Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Mathan Sundaramoorthy works at his station on board a P-8A Poseidon aircraft during a maritime security mission while deployed on Operation Sea Guardian in Sicily. Photo: Corporal John Solomon
13 Oct 2022
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Aviator patrols the Mediterranean

It's not often that an ADF member spends the day flying over some of the most famous sights in the Mediterranean.

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RAAF logistics specialist Sergeant Sheridan Kelly stands in front of a RAAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in Italy, during Operation Sea Guardian 2022. Photo: Corporal John Solomon
12 Oct 2022
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Overseas logistics a welcome challenge

Ensuring a military aircraft has sufficient stores and equipment can be a full-time task with multiple services to coordinate.

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Squadron Leader Steve Cook, back left, a paramedic, Leading Aircraftwoman Hayley Edwards, front left, and Flying Officer (now Wing Commander) Kim Davey carry a Bali bombing victim from a C-130 Hercules. Photo: Sergeant Troy Rodgers
12 Oct 2022
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Bali bombings 20th anniversary: resilience meets tragedy

On October 13, 2002, a small team of Air Force personnel embarked on one of the largest Australian aeromedical evacuations since the Vietnam War.

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A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft prepares to take off from a base in Italy for a mission in support of Operation Sea Guardian. Photos: Corporal John Solomon
11 Oct 2022
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Building closer ties with NATO in the Mediterranean

Engaging with NATO partners is a first for an 11 Squadron P-8A Poseidon aircraft on deployment to Sicily.

Alliances & relationships
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman, right, congratulates Air Vice Marshal Steve Edgeley on receiving his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Also in attendance was Air Vice Marshal Edgeley's wife, Pippa Edgeley. Photo: Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman
10 Oct 2022
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A scholar and a gentleman

The academic credentials of Air Force have received a boost with the determination and focus of one of its senior officers.

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Air Force Indigenous Youth program participant Tallira Hopkins tries on the firefighter uniform with firefighter Leading Aircraftman Ray Solinas at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photos: Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny
10 Oct 2022
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A chance to live the life of an aviator

15 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders had the experience of a lifetime getting to experience the life of an aviator at RAAF Base Amberley.

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Australia's first MQ-4C Triton aircraft poses for its first official portraits after emerging from the Northrop Grumman Palmdale paint booth. Photo: Alan Radecki, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Media Services
07 Oct 2022
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Australia’s first Triton touches down

Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system was rolled out in September.

Capability & technology
Squadron Leader Sarah Wheal, from Combat Support Division at RAAF Base Amberley, has won the Women’s Masters National Powerlifting competition in Melbourne. Photo: Louis Jack
06 Oct 2022
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Powerlifting win a great achievement

Squadron Leader Sarah Wheal has won the Women’s Masters National Powerlifting Competition.

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Members of the Centenary Flypast Team, from left, Squadron Leader Jason Gamlin, Group Captain Tim Sloane, Squadron Leader Chris Rogers, Flight Sergeant Tim Muehlberg and Flight Lieutenant James Denton. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
06 Oct 2022
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Flypast team goes above and beyond

The Air Force Centenary Flypast Team has been recognised for their significant contribution, professionalism and dedication.

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Corporal Kristopher Henderson, left, is presented with the 2022 Max Cowin Award by Commanding Officer No. 87 Squadron Wing Commander Jarrod Foster at RAAF Base Williamtown.
06 Oct 2022
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Analyst's outstanding contribution recognised

Corporal Kristopher Henderson has been awarded the Max Cowin Award for the most outstanding contribution made to No. 87 Squadron.

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