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News and events

News and events

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For three weeks during Exercise Diamond Shield there was a battle to dominate the airspace off the coast of Newcastle involving Australian and United States fighter jets.

The battle to dominate the airspace on Exercise Diamond Shield

 11 June 2019

For three weeks during Exercise Diamond Shield there was a battle to dominate the airspace off the coast of Newcastle involving Australian and United States fighter jets.  

Untrained dogs seeking new homes!

 11 June 2019
The Royal Australian Air Force Security and Fire School have six male and seven female Belgian Malinois dogs who are seeking ideal homes.These dogs vary in age from...
Leading Aircraftman Pryce Mareko accompanied Air Commander Australia Air Vice-Marshal Steven Roberton, DSC, AM aboard a C-27J Spartan to pay a special visit to his birthplace, Thursday Island.

From one warrior to the next

 11 June 2019
Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Pryce Mareko accompanied Air Commander Australia Air Vice-Marshal Steven Roberton, DSC, AM aboard a C-27J Spartan to pay a special visit to...
A ceremony was held on Horn Island in May 2019 to mark the return of a 3.7 inch anti-aircraft gun to its original emplacement and unveiling of a war memorial.

Back home after 77 years

 11 June 2019
Mr Gordon Cameron, OAM (now 97 years of age) left Horn Island in the Torres Strait in 1944, after serving with the 34th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery during World War Two....
With the clear blue water crashing on the beach in every direction and perfect tropical weather, Horn and Thursday Island’s tourists might be surprised to learn the local Torres Strait Islander community has significant links to World War 2 history.

Respects paid to Horn Island Elders and Veterans

7 June 2019
With the clear blue water crashing on the beach in every direction and perfect tropical weather, Horn and Thursday Island’s tourists might be surprised to learn the local...
For the first time, Defence personnel have engaged with the Indigenous community around Gilgandra for National Reconciliation Week 2019

Air Force engages with Gilgandra's Indigenous community for National Reconciliation Week 2019

 7 June 2019
For the first time, Defence personnel have engaged with the Indigenous community around Gilgandra for National Reconciliation Week 2019. On 2 June, a C-130J Hercules...

Events

Air Force 2021

 31 March 2021

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

RAAF Base Edinburgh Airshow

 29 April 2019
The Australian Defence Force has announced that RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia will host the next Defence Force Airshow 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...
F/A-18A Hornets based at RAAF Williamtown, NSW, participate in Exercise Aces North 2015.

Exercise Diamond Storm 2019 commences in the Northern Territory

 23 April 2019
Exercise Diamond Storm 2019 will take place from Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin and RAAF Base Tindal, near Katherine in the Northern Territory on Monday 29...
Wally Wings will be back at Wings Over Illawarra 2019.

Wings Over Illawarra Air Show

 19 April 2019
The Australian Defence Force will return to the 2019 Wings over Illawarra Air Show, 4-5 May, with static and aerial displays on show at the Illawarra Regional Airport,...
The ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS)

ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills Program

 10 April 2019
The ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS) Program is a month-long introduction to, and exploration of, artistic disciplines to enable...