One Team

Built on the proud history and traditions of the Australian Flying Corps and the Royal Australian Air Force, we will fight and win by generating integrated kinetic and non-kinetic air and space effects across the sea, land, air, space and cyber operating domains.

Swift

Air Force provides immediate and responsive military options across the spectrum of operations as part of a Whole of Government joint or coalition response.

Decisive

We exploit the air power characteristics of persistent and precision effect, flexibility, perspective, reach, penetration, versatility and responsiveness.

Resilient

We are leaders in: command and control of air and space operations; intelligence, surveillance and response; and targeting.

Respected

We are the leaders for strategic, operational, tactical, technical and logistic management of Australia's military aviation capability.

Air Force Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance Instructor, Corporal Nathan Wilmann has thoroughly enjoyed his 13 year career as a RAAF Avionic and Armament Technician.

Life in the RAAF - CPL Nathan Wilmann

17 April 2019

For Corporal (CPL) Nathan Wilmann, joining the Australian Defence Force (ADF) was a great decision inspired by his father’s 22 year career as a Navy Electronics Technician Specialist.

“I spent my childhood in Emu Heights, Penrith, NSW and I went to Emu Heights Primary School and Nepean High School,” the humble airman said.

Our People

Professionalism, mastery and continuous improvement in everything we do.

Our Mission

Capability focussed, operationally ready and driven to succeed.

Technology

Aircraft, Surveillance, Command and Control, and Combat Support Capability.

Events

Air Force Newspaper, Air Shows, Exercises and Air Force 2021.

RESPECT, EXCELLENCE, AGILITY, DEDICATION, INTEGRITY, TEAMWORK

Flying operations

General information about significant aircraft movements, flypasts, exercises and training activities.
For routine flying information visit Defence Aircraft Noise

An F/A-18 Classic Hornet begins its take off roll at RAAF Base Tindal during Pitch Black 2014.

F/A-18A/B display at Classic Fighter Omaka Airshow

19 Apr 2019

Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet aircraft will participate in the Classic Fighter Omaka Airshow in New Zealand this weekend (19-21 April 2019).

Making an appearance on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the Classic Hornet

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RAAF C-17A Globemaster to conduct low level flying over New Zealand

14 Apr 2019

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17A Globemaster III aircraft will conduct low-level and instrument flying from Sunday 14 – Thursday 18 April 2019 over New Zealand.

Personnel and the aircraft from No. 36 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley

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