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The launch of a DART rocket carrying a RAAF payload from Koonibba Rocket Range in South Australia. Photo: Sean Jorgensen-Day
22 Sep 2020
Air Force
News

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
Air Force
News

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
Air Force
News

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
News

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
Air Force reservist Corporal Tony Penna, outside the Joint Task Group 629.2 headquarters at Simpson Barracks in Melbourne during Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo: Private Dustin Anderson
18 Sep 2020
Air Force
News

Supporting the community through reserve service

Reservist Corporal Tony Penna, a communications information systems controller, is supporting Operation COVID-19 Assist.

People & service
Warrant Officer Randolph Jachimowicz with a Federation Star and Fifth Clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal at RAAF Base Richmond. Photo: Gordon McComskie
18 Sep 2020
Air Force
News

Rescue heroics all part of a stellar career

Rescuing people in need has been a recurring theme of Warrant Officer Randolph Jachimowicz's long Air Force career.

People & service
A F/A-18F Super Hornet lands while engaging the aircraft arrestor cable at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. Photo: Corporal Colin Dadd
18 Sep 2020
Air Force
News

Cable crews holding the line for pilots

The arrestor cables at fast jet bases and those ADF personnel who service them provide safety and peace of mind.

Capability & technology
Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant David Williams, Wing Commander Mat Green, Squadron Leader Simon Longley and Linda Oliver at the Combat Survival Training School at RAAF Base Townsville.
17 Sep 2020
Air Force
News

New Indigenous artwork for training school

A new Indigenous artwork has been launched at the Combat Survival Training School at RAAF Base Townsville.

People & service
Shirley McLaren has been awarded an Air Force Gold Commendation for superior achievement.
17 Sep 2020
Air Force
News

Gold commendation for veteran

Women's Royal Australian Air Force veteran Shirley McLaren has been awarded an Air Force Gold Commendation.

People & service
Director General Chaplaincy - Air Force, Principal Air Chaplain Mark Willis and his wife Lisa Willis chat to attendees at a virtual dining table during the  virtual dinner. Photo: Corporal Kylie Gibson
16 Sep 2020
Air Force
News

Appreciation much more than virtual

It took some organising, but the online Air Force chaplains’ national conference and dinner was a big success.

People & service
Members of No. 1 Remote Sensor Unit form up during the Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary Commemorative Service. Photo: Corporal Brenton Kwaterski
15 Sep 2020
Air Force
News

Marking 80 years since epic air battle

A Battle of Britain commemorative service in South Australia provided a time for remembrance and reflection.

Alliances & relationships
Air Marshal David Evans with Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Chapman and Leading Aircraftman Mason Gow in 2015.  Photo: Sergeant William Guthrie
15 Sep 2020
Air Force
News

Farewell to a respected Air Force leader

Air Force has lost one of its past great leaders with the death of former Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal David Evans.

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