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Aircraftwoman Alesha Rogers, of Number 65 Squadron, cuts a fire break along the fence at the Royalla Solar Farm south of Canberra. Photo: Sergeant Max Bree
People Disaster relief

Air Force brings in the heavy machinery

Some Royal Australian Air Force heavy plant machinery was used to prepare bushfire defences south of Canberra recently.
No 35 Squadron loadmaster Sergeant Michael Jones helps secure the Southern brushtail rock wallabies in the C-27J Spartan aircraft. Photo: Corporal Kylie Gibson
National Disaster relief

'Wallaby Airlines' made for macropod mercy flight

It was fitting that a No. 35 Squadron C-27J Spartan was tasked with transporting endangered marsupials away from the ACT danger zone.
Air Vice Marshal Joe Iervasi with Leading Aircraftwoman Tori-Lee Carson at Distributed Ground Station - Australia during his visit to RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester
Technology Disaster relief

Harnessing innovation to get the upper hand

Air Warfare Centre expertise is providing crucial information for emergency services as they seek new ways to reduce danger this summer.
Squadron Leader Del Gaudry rests on some stairs after undertaking firefighting duties in the Blue Mountains area.
People Disaster relief

Learning lessons on the home front

When Squadron Leader Del Gaudry realised she lived in a fire-prone area, she joined the local brigade.
A Litening sensor pod hangs from the wing of a No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules aircraft at RAAF Base Richmond.
Technology

Litening pod trials for RAAF C-130J Hercules

Flight trials have begun for a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules transport aircraft equipped with a Northrop Grumman Litening sensor pod
The crew of Mambo 21 stand in front of a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules at Baghdad International Airport. Flight Lieutenant Brendan Carraro, the aircraft captain, is pictured third from the left (wearing a cap).
People Australia Day Honours

Recognition for resolving emergency over Iraq

Flight Lieutenant Brendon Carraro and the crew of his C-130J Hercules displayed extraordinary composure when their aircraft ran into trouble in 2017.
Air Force F/A-18 Hornets will be among the aircraft involved in flypasts on Australia Day. Photo: Sergeant Rob Hack
National Engagement

Australia Day flypasts

The Royal Australian Air Force will conduct flypasts in support of Australia Day celebrations at locations across Australia.
Air Force Leading Aircraftman Corrie Street, of No. 65 Squadron, RAAF Base Richmond, offloads 15,000 litres of much-needed water to farmer Rod Daisley of Tumbarumba, New South Wales. Photo: Sergeant Dave Morley
People Disaster relief

Carrying out vital water resupply

Air Force tradies use a Mack water tanker, used for airfield construction and maintenance, to supply farmers with water.
Maureen Jewell with the photo book created by her granddaughters detailing their experiences during the bushfires. Photo: Leading Aircraftman John Solomon
National Disaster relief

Full circle: Mallacoota evacuees flown home

After fleeing the Victorian town on board HMAS Choules with her granddaughters on January 3, Maureen Jewell has returned on a C-27J Spartan.
Flight Lieutenant Andrew Willersdorf performs pre-flight checks on the C-27J Spartan to deliver cargo and passengers from RAAF Base East Sale to Mallacoota. Photo: Corporal Kylie Gibson
People Disaster relief

In it for the long haul: pilot proud to be involved

Flight Lieutenant Andrew Willersdorf and his C-27J Spartan have ferried everything from people and equipment to cats and dogs.
United States Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force personnel push a pallet of fire suppressant up the ramp of an Australian C-17 Globemaster at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Photo courtesy of the United States Air Force.
International Disaster relief

RAAF and USAF coordinate fire retardant delivery

Australia's aerial firefighting retardant supplies have been boosted thanks to the strong relationship between the United States Air Force and the...
Corporal Shane Watts, a plumber from 65 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, delivers boxes of meals and soft drinks to RFS volunteers working out of Tumbarumba. Photo: Major Cameron Jameison
National Disaster relief

Delivering the goods to our volunteers

In times of crisis, it takes hours behind the scenes to keep emergency workers in the field.

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