Air Force

Squadron's hair-raising effort for veterans
Personnel from No. 2 Squadron based at RAAF Base Williamtown have grown beards for a Soldier On fundraiser.

Boom time at the bowser for RAAF tankers
In a first for the RAAF, a KC-30A tanker was refuelled in the air by a foreign air force in what was dubbed Boom Camp in the Northern Territory.

Welfare dogs support Air Force centenary celebration
Workplace welfare dogs are spreading the word about the Air Force’s centenary year while continuing to support Air Force members.

Painted propeller spins yarn about sacrifice
Flying proudly at the front gate of RAAF Base East Sale is a PC-9/A propeller painted by Gunaikurnai artist Alfie Hudson.

Future meets Indigenous past
The Australian War Memorial’s Indigenous Liaison Officer Michael Bell held tours during NAIDOC Week to rekindle Indigenous history.

Baseballer spins the wheel to become a Roulette
During Army National Service training, Ron Biddell was envious of the Air Force pilots, but he went on to lead the Roulettes' aerobatic team.

A 'wonderful career' of inspiration
Indigenous Elder of the Air Force Warrant Officer Uncle Harry Allie is proud to be passing on his experience.

Industry collaboration keeps more aircraft flying
Collaboration with industry has improved the availability of Air Force’s C-130J Hercules transport fleet by an average of one additional aircraft in...

A lifelong dedication to history's heroes
Wing Commander Greg Williams says it's a privilege to be working in the Directorate of Historic Unrecovered War Casualties.

Continuing the fight for equality
Wing Commander Kelley Stewart has been fighting against inequality since the age of 10.

Aussie ingenuity powers increased engine work
An Australian business has increased its share of maintenance work on the engines that power the Air Force’s F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler.

Mettle on display in poppy tribute
Australia’s permanent memorial to the fallen in the Middle East was given some poignant additions in the lead-up to Remembrance Day.