Around 240 Officers and Airmen complete three months of training.
https://www.airforce.gov.au/about-us/history/our-journey/first-air-force-non-technical-training-course-graduates
RAAF Point Cook is located on the shores of Port Phillip Bay, 20 kilometres south west of the Melbourne central business district, near the township of Werribee, Victoria and is synonymous with the birth of military aviation in Australia.
https://www.airforce.gov.au/about-us/history/our-journey/establishment-point-cook
The formation of the Australian Air Force was announced in the Australian Government Gazette on 31 March 1921. Later in the year on 13 August, following receipt of approval from the King, the Governor General signed an order authorising the use of ‘Royal’ making this the start date for the use of the Royal Australian Air Force name.
https://www.airforce.gov.au/about-us/history/our-journey/australian-air-force-aaf-formed
An Air Force heritage aircraft from No.100 Squadron will flypast the Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne during a service for the Maltese Australian Association George Cross Award. This is; the highest British award for non-operational gallantry.A…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-04-12/air-force-heritage-aircraft-flypast-commemorates-george-cross-award
The Royal Australian Air Force Hot Air Balloon will be on display at the Art of Flight Festival this weekend, transforming the skies of northeast Victoria into a vibrant aviation spectacular.Media NotePilot and Balloon Flight Commander Squadron…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-04-11/air-force-balloon-takes-skies-art-flight-festival
Royal Australian Air Force aircraft will conduct a flying display at the 2026 Beverley Air Show this weekend. Spectators will be able to see one Hawk 127 from No. 79 Squadron and up to four Pilatus PC-21 aircraft from No. 2 Flying Training…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-04-11/beverley-air-show
Up to six Pilatus PC-21 aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes will conduct a flying display on Friday 3 April 2026 for the Sydney Royal Easter Show.The Roulettes are the Royal Australian Air Force’s aerobatic display team that…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-04-03/air-force-roulettes-flying-display-sydney-royal-easter-show
A C-130J from Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Richmond will conduct a flypast for the Air Force Association NSW RAAF 105th Birthday Ceremony over the Sydney Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney, NSW. Flying activities are conducted within…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-03-29/royal-australian-air-force-c-130j-hercules-flypast
The Royal Australian Air Force is proud to once again support Warbirds over Scone, the largest warbird air show in the Southern Hemisphere. Attendees will have the opportunity to get up close to a variety of classic aircraft from No. 100…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-03-28/warbirds-take-skies-over-scone
Launceston Airport and Hobart Airport, Tasmania, will host pilots from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) No.1 Flying Training School (1FTS) from Friday 27 March, for instructor pilot flying training. 1FTS will fly up to 14 aircraft from…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-03-27/air-force-formation-flying-training
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) CA-16 Wirraway aircraft from No. 100 Squadron will conduct a flypast over the Tumut airfield to support the reopening of the Tumut Aerodrome.The aerodrome recently returned to full operational status following…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-03-21/flypast-support-tumut-aerodrome-reopening
The Royal Australian Navy will host the 2026 Kakadu Fleet Review in Sydney Harbour on 21 March, helping to mark 125 years of Australia’s Navy and its service to the nation.Up to 30 warships from 19 countries will enter Sydney Harbour, providing…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-03-21/exercise-kakadu-fleet-review
Defence is proud to support Canberra Skyfire 2026 on Saturday 14 March.A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft from No. 77 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown will conduct a flying display over the event.Australia’s Federation Guard…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-03-14/defence-support-canberra-skyfire-2026
A C-27J Spartan from No. 35 Squadron will conduct flypasts in support of the Gallipoli Barracks Open Day at Enoggera, Queensland on Saturday 14 March 2026.The Australian Defence Force will open Gallipoli Barracks to the community as part of nation-…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-03-14/gallipoli-barracks-open-day-flypasts
A KA350 King Air from No. 32 Squadron will conduct a flypast for the Anglesea Barracks Open Day in Hobart, Tasmania on Saturday 14 March 2026.The Australian Defence Force will open Anglesea Barracks Hobart to the community as part of nation-wide…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-03-14/angelsea-barracks-open-day-flypast
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pilatus PC-21 aircraft from No. 2 Flying Training School will conduct flying training operations from RAAF Base Learmonth throughout March as part of Exercise Capricorn Sunset.A detachment of up to eight PC-21…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-03-13/no-2-flying-training-school-conduct-flying-training-raaf-base-learmonth
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is proud to be supporting the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2026 with a range of exciting flyovers and interactive ground displays.Above the race venue, spectators will see a thrilling aerobatic display by the…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-03-06/air-force-support-formula-one-grand-prix
Increased flying activity from RAAF Bases Williamstown and Amberley and Western NSW and QLD airspace
Local residents are advised that there will be an increase in flying activity from Royal Australian Air Force Bases (RAAF) Williamtown and Amberley as part of essential military training.Media noteMedia is asked to assist in alerting local residents…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-03-06/increased-flying-activity-from-raaf-bases-williamstown-amberley-western-nsw-qld-airspace
A C-130J from Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Richmond will conduct low-level flying activities within the vicinities of Port Lincoln and Edinburgh, AdelaideFlying activities are conducted within strict safety and operational guidelines.…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-03-03/royal-australian-air-force-c-130j-low-level-flying-activities-port-lincoln-adelaide
A Royal Australian Air Force PC-21 aircraft will perform aerobatic displays in support of VCE Physics Day at Luna Park. Students will witness the thrill of flight as the aircraft twists and turns above Luna Park, demonstrating e how motion is…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-03-03/air-force-aerobatic-display-defy-gravity-luna-park
Pilatus PC-21 aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Roulettes, based at RAAF Base East Sale, and heritage aircraft from No.100 Squadron, based at RAAF Base Point Cook, will conduct a flying display at the Tyabb Airshow this Sunday.…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-03-01/air-force-roulettes-heritage-aircraft-tyabb-air-show
Up to four Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Roulette PC-21 aircraft from the Central Flying School will conduct aerial displays and coordinated flypasts in support of the No. 284 Australian Defence Force Pilots’ Course Graduation Parade.The…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-02-27/formation-flypasts-raaf-base-east-sale
A C-130J from Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Richmond will conduct low-level flying activities in Launceston and Hobart areas on 24 February 2026.Flying activities are conducted within strict safety and operational guidelines.Flying is…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-02-25/royal-australian-air-force-c-130j-low-level-flying-activities-launceston-hobart
Up to three F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft from No. 1 Squadron, based at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley near Ipswich, will conduct aircrew familiarisation and divert training flights in and around Tamworth Regional Airport.…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-02-23/fa-18f-super-hornets-conducting-divert-training-tamworth
Up to six F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Number 2 Operational Conversion Unit (2OCU), based at RAAF Base Williamtown near Newcastle NSW, will conduct aircrew familiarisation and divert training flights in and around RAAF Base Richmond from 23-25…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-02-23/f-35a-lightning-ii-aircraft-conduct-divert-training-into-raaf-base-richmond-north-west-sydney
Mildura Airport, Victoria, will host instructor and trainee pilots from the Royal Australian Air Force No.1 Flying Training School (1FTS) as part of intermediate pilots’ flying training Exercise Millewa-Mallee Sunset.Media are asked to assist in…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-02-22/air-force-flying-training-mildura-airport
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) will hold the 2026 Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) Parade on Saturday, 21 February.The CDF Parade marks the completion of Year One Familiarisation Training (YOFT) for 375 new Midshipmen and Officer Cadets…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-02-21/chief-defence-force-parade
The Royal Australian Air Force will participate in the Perth commemoration event for the 35th Anniversary of Service in the Gulf War.Two Pilatus PC-21 Aircraft from Number 2 Flying Training School will conduct a flypast for the event at the State…
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/flying-activities-events/2026-02-21/raaf-participate-35th-anniversary-gulf-war-commemoration