News and events
News
A Christmas gift for remote relatives
20 December 2018A ride on a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-130J Hercules has allowed a United States Air Force (USAF) member to deliver gifts to his relatives during Operation...
Operation Christmas Drop 18 wrapped up in Guam
19 December 2018The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has helped deliver seasonal cheer to remote Pacific communities through its participation in Operation Christmas Drop 18.The RAAF...
Air Force Joint Strike Fighters arrive in Australia
10 December 2018In an historic day in Australian aviation, the first two F-35A Joint Strike Fighters to be permanently based in Australia arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown.The Minister...
Australia to join United States and Japan in Guam for Operation Christmas Drop 18
3 December 2018The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will deploy a C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to Guam for Operation Christmas Drop 18, the world’s longest running humanitarian...
Phantom gets to work at Air Force’s No. 36 Squadron
23 November 2018Routine servicing of the colossal C-17A Globemaster transport at RAAF Base Amberley’s No. 36 Squadron is now receiving a little help from a ‘Phantom’.The DJI Phantom 4 is...
Events
Australian International Airshow (AIA19)
26 February 2019The Australian Defence Force is proud to be an ongoing part of the Australian International Airshow (AIA19) - the premier event in the Southern Hemisphere for...
First aircraft arrival of the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter
10 December 2018Our F-35A Joint Strike Fighters are coming home!The first two of a total seventy-two F-35A Joint Strike Fighters purchased by the Australian Government for the...
No. 22 Squadron Freedom of Entry March - Sydney
29 November 2018The City of Sydney will bestow the honour of Freedom of Entry to the City to No. 22 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) on 29 November, recognising the squadron’s...
Coates Hire Newcastle 500
16 November 2018The Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, and the Royal Australian Air Force will join forces at the Coates Hire Newcastle 500 from 23-25 November 2018. In addition to...
Walcha Aero Club Open Day
2 November 2018Residents in the New England region will have the opportunity to get up close to a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-130J Hercules transport aircraft at the Walcha Aero...
