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News and events

News and events

News

VP (Victory in the Pacific) Day is commemorated annually on the 15th of August and for Australians, it marks the end of the Second World War. This year, a new VP Day commemoration service ceremony was instigated by RAAF Base Edinburgh and the RAAF Associa

VP Day in Adelaide

 16 August 2019
: Trainees from No.1 Flying Training School and Air Mission Training School have commenced Aircrew Initial Survival Training at RAAF Base East Sale on 6 August.

A First for Aircrew Initial Survival Training

 14 August 2019
For the first time, trainees from No.1 Flying Training School and Air Mission Training School have completed Aircrew Initial Survival Training as part of their Initial...
Commanding Officer, WGCDR Simon Wildermuth, promoted Lance Bombardier Steven Schulz to the rank of Bombardier on behalf of the CO of 16 Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery.

No. 3 Control and Reporting Unit 'Unites' the services

 14 August 2019
No. 3 Control and Reporting Unit (3CRU) has celebrated a unique event at RAAF Base Williamtown. In front of Unit personnel, the Commanding Officer, WGCDR Simon Wildermuth...
Officer candidates from the Officers’ Training School test their leadership skills during Exercise Caribou at Dutson Air Weapons Range from 21-25 July.

Developing Leaders at Officers' Training School

 14 August 2019
Trainees from the Officers’ Training School honed their skills as leaders and Officers during Exercise Caribou at Dutson Air Weapon Range, Victoria durig 21 to 25 July....
RAAF Base Tindal has once again hosted the annual 17 Squadron versus 75 Squadron Rugby League charity game.

Squadron rivalry a win for local community

 12 August 2019
RAAF Base Tindal has once again hosted the annual 17 Squadron versus 75 Squadron Rugby League charity game. The event has been running for the past 10 years and is...
Smashing the 42.5km Gold Coast Marathon in July with a time of three hours 46 minutes, Corporal Jennifer Pearsall, Personnel Capability Specialist at 35 Squadron, was the first female ADF member to cross the finish line.

Marathon achievement for Children's Tumour Foundation

 12 August 2019
Smashing the 42.5km Gold Coast Marathon in July with a time of three hours 46 minutes, Corporal Jennifer Pearsall, Personnel Capability Specialist at 35 Squadron, was the...

Events

Air Force 100

 31 March 2021

On 31 March 2021, the Royal Australian Air Force will mark 100 years as an independent service.

Brisbane Aviation Expo

 16 August 2019
The Royal Australian Air Force will conduct live demonstrations of Air Force capabilities – including an aeromedical evacuation display with our C27J Spartan – at...
A No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster passes over the crowd during an air show.

Australian Defence Force at the Century Batteries Ipswich SuperSprint

 23 July 2019
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is proud to support the Century Batteries Ipswich SuperSprint on 26-28 July. This is an opportunity for Defence to thank the Ipswich...
A Mk Vb Spitfire similar to that flown by the RAAF in the European theatre during WWII.

History and Heritage Publishing Symposium

 3 July 2019
This July, Air Force will host its first History and Heritage Publishing Symposium. The free event, supported by University of News South Wales (UNSW) Canberra, is...

RAAF Base Edinburgh Air Show

 29 April 2019
The Australian Defence Force has announced that RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia will host the next Defence Force Air Show on 9 and 10 November 2019.Air...
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Veterans attend a commemorative ceremonial service at RAAF Memorial Grove to mark the 98th anniversary of the formation of the RAAF.

Anzac Day flypasts 2019

 24 April 2019
In support of Anzac Day commemorations, the Royal Australian Air Force will conduct flypasts at various locations on Thursday 25 April 2019:Australian Capital...