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31
Mar
2021

Air Force 100

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

This will be an important time to reflect on and acknowledge our enduring contribution to Australia's national security.

Air Force 2021...

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An F/A-18A prepares for a night sortie as part of Exercise Pitch Black.
24
Jul
2020

Exercise Pitch Black 2020

Exercise Pitch Black is coming back to the Northern Territory in 2020 over the period 24 July to 14 August.

The exercise is a biennial three week multi-national large force employment exercise conducted primarily from RAAF Base Darwin and...

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At 10000ft and still beneath the Finisterre Ranges a 38 Squadron Caribou A4-275 cruises by clouds with rocks in them, during a training mission in Papua New Guinea.
15
Mar
2020

Caribou anniversary at RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

The first three Canadian De Havilland DH-4C Caribous arrived in Australia almost 56 years ago to the day, on March 12 1964. Just over a year later, destined for a lifetime of service to Australia, the Caribou arrived on our shores and is now on...
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The Air Force Roulettes perform their aerobatic display.
12
Mar
2020

Australian Defence Force participation in Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

The Australian Defence Force is proud to support this year’s Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix with aerial and ground displays by Air Force, Army, Navy, Defence Force Recruiting and the Australian Defence Force Academy and University of New...
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08
Mar
2020

Australian Defence Force to support Tyabb Airshow

The Australian Defence Force is proud to support this year’s Tyabb Airshow on 8 March with flying and ground displays by Air Force, Navy and Air Force Museum Heritage Aircraft. 
  
The flying program for Air Force aircraft...
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20
Feb
2020

Defence capability on show at Superloop Adelaide 500

The Australian Defence Force will proudly display some of its cutting-edge capability at this year’s Superloop Adelaide 500 with a range of military equipment and flying displays on show.
 
‘Defence Corner’ will be open to...
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22
Nov
2019

Coates Hire Newcastle 500 - Supercars

The Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force will join forces at the Coates Hire Newcastle 500 – Supercars 22-24 November, to showcase Australian Defence Force (ADF) capabilities through technology and teamwork...

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09
Nov
2019

RAAF Base Edinburgh Air Show

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 Commodore Noddy Sawade, Head of Air Shows, said Defence was proud to stage the...

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14
Sep
2019

Australian Defence Force in Hobart 14-15 September

There will be a host of Australian Defence Force (ADF) activities in Hobart, Tasmania over the weekend Saturday 14, and Sunday 15 September.
 

Battle of Britain Commemoration

 
The Royal Australian Air...
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01
Sep
2019

2019 Defence Blood Challenge

Air Force members are rolling up their sleeves for the 2019 Defence Blood Challenge to make a life-saving impact in our communities. Between 1 September and 8 December, Air Force, Navy, Army and Australian Public Service (APS) members will give...
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