History and Traditions

In 2022, History and Heritage Branch introduced our thematic program. This program will see us explore a piece of our history in depth, through the stories of our people, places and the heritage that has survived to the present day.

The current thematic is the 'Royal Australian Air Force in Vietnam'.

To find out more about upcoming events, or to access knowledge articles about the 'Royal Australian Air Force in Vietnam', see History and Heritage Branch page.

A poppy being placed on the roll of honour at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

Our History

Learn more about our history and the people who made it.

The Ryan STM-S2 is a part of the Royal Australian Air Force’s Temora Historic Flight.

Historic Aircraft

In 2019, Defence entered into an agreement with the Temora Aviation Museum to transfer ownership of 11 historically significant aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force.

Personnel on RAAF Base Wagga's parade ground in the 1950s.

Our People in the Past

A look at some of the people that have made the Air Force what it is today.

Chief of Air Force welcome reception at the RAAF Museum, Point Cook,

History and Heritage Branch

The Branch’s current thematic is RAAF in Vietnam. Learn more about upcoming events and activities, and access knowledge articles. There are also links to guides and fact sheets to assist you in researching RAAF’s history.

Corporal Margaret-Rose Nansen, a Personnel Capability Specialist, in her workplace at No. 33 Squadron.

Reserves' History

Discover the rich history of our Air Force Reserve.