Air Force

The new Defence Indigenous Champions, Deputy Secretary Celia Perkins and Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, take part in a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country at the inaugural Defence Indigenous Champion Handover Ceremony in Canberra.

27 May 2022

National Reconciliation

'Be brave. Make change.'

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is an opportunity to learn more about our shared histories, cultures and achievements.

Flight Lieutenant Kristian Henderson with his dive gear on board HMAS Adelaide's alongside Garden Island. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall

26 May 2022

People

From scanning skies for aircraft to diving below ships

RAAF air traffic controller Flight Lieutenant Kristian Henderson has qualified as a Navy ship's diver.

F-35A Lightning II aircraft from No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit fly over the Northern Territory during Exercise Rogue Ambush 21-1. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela

25 May 2022

Capability

Next generation of Top Guns to strike in Top End Storm

The Royal Australian Air Force’s Exercise Diamond Storm 22 will be held in the skies above the Northern Territory from May 30 to June 24.

Group Captain Andrew Figtree, Director - Test and Evaluation Directorate with trainee guide dog 'Roman', on the Aircraft Research and Development Unit flight line, at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould

25 May 2022

People

Canine visitor welcomed at RAAF Base Edinburgh

Roman, a golden retriever guide dog puppy, was a welcome sight at the Air Warfare Centre at RAAF Base Edinburgh recently.

Aviators from No 381 and No. 1 Security Forces Squadrons guide a pilot with protective clothing through the decontamination processes during Exercise Toxic Safari at RAAF Base Amberley. Photo: Corporal Brett Sherriff

25 May 2022

Capability

Exercise prepares aviators for toxic threats

Air Force personnel at RAAF Base Amberley have tested their preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.

A C-130J Hercules comes in to land at Lord Howe Island on May 10 during aircrew training circuits at the island’s airfield. Photo: Corporal Dan Pinhorn

24 May 2022

Capability

Hercules crews return to Lord Howe Island

Air Force’s C-130J Hercules transport aircraft crews have returned to Lord Howe Island for essential training.

Flight Lieutenant Ross Bowman at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett

23 May 2022

People

Air show pilot takes us into the cockpit of a F-35A

Pilot Flight Lieutenant Ross Bowman speaks about flying an aerial display after wowing the crowd in a F-35A at the Central Coast Air Show in NSW on...

Air Force Flying Officer Scott Wilson and his wife Sarah with their five children in Darwin.

20 May 2022

People

Many rewarding roles for busy officer and dad

At work, Flying Officer Scott Wilson is responsible for 35 staff, 5 million litres of fuel, two mechanical workshops and an aircraft arrester syste

Sergeant Patrick Kelly, who is deployed to the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, on Operation Mazurka as part of the Multinational Force & Observers, practises his weapon drills at North Camp, near el-Gorah in north Sinai.

20 May 2022

People Operation Mazurka

Operation Mazurka: No day the same at North Camp

As a member of the Multinational Force and Observers as part of Operation Mazurka, Sergeant Kelly is located at North Camp, el Gorah in north Sinai.

Warrant Officer Class One Mick Dewar takes part in the 40th anniversary parade at South Camp in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Photo: Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper

19 May 2022

International International engagement

Helping keep the peace in Sinai for 40 years

Personnel representing seven nations marched into a parade ground in Egypt, marking the 40th anniversary of the Multinational Force and Observers in...