Home News and events Air Force news Air Force news Keywords 01 Oct 2020 Air Force News Award-winning essay recognised Squadron Leader Peter Knox was awarded a medallion for his award-winning submission for the CAF Essay Competition AVM Wrigley Prize. 01 Oct 2020 Air Force News Humbled by award Flight Lieutenant Knight has won the Max Cowin Award for her significant contribution to No. 87 Squadron. 01 Oct 2020 Air Force News Pirate day funds brain cancer research Personnel from RAAF Base Wagga raised funds for Ava’s Pirate Day Challenge. 29 Sep 2020 Air Force News Outstanding milestone recognised Warrant Officer Stuart Matthews was awarded the Federation Star and Fifth Clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal. 29 Sep 2020 Air Force News A nose for commemoration Two RAAF aircraft maintenance technicians have designed nose art for a No. 2 Squadron E-7A Wedgetail. 25 Sep 2020 Air Force News Welcome home 33 Squadron No. 33 Squadron personnel have been welcomed home at RAAF Base Amberley. 24 Sep 2020 Air Force News A role of challenge, reward and 'great mates' No day is the same for Leading Aircraftman Philip Huntley, a firefighter at RAAF Base Williamtown. 23 Sep 2020 Air Force News 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. 23 Sep 2020 Air Force News Training adapted to keep students flying Adapted training and remote learning have ensured pilots and loadmasters from No. 35 Squadron continue training. 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. 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. 21 Sep 2020 Air Force News Spartan proves airborne-operations capabilities The C-27J displayed many capabilities during Exercise Ready Spartan Prove.