March
Air Force’s 88th birthday
The Royal Australian Air Force has marked 88 years of proud service to Australia. Throughout the decades, Air Force members have developed a reputation for courage and dedication to duty in conflict, peacekeeping and humanitarian tasks.
More than 500 Air Force personnel are currently playing an important role on operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Sudan, Darfur, East Timor and the Solomon Islands, as well as at home conducting border protection duties in Australia’s maritime domain.
The Australian Air Force officially formed on 31 March 1921. Approval to use the ‘Royal’ prefix was granted later that year.
DOD webpage: http://www.defence.gov.au/DefenceBlog/2009/0330_0405.htm#bithday
Media release: http://www.defence.gov.au/media/DepartmentalTpl.cfm?CurrentId=8954
Image gallery: http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2009/mar/20090331/index.htm
ABC News Story: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stoies/2009/03/31/2530516.htm?section=entetainment
