Air Force

Poseidon pilot living the dream
As a child, Flight Lieutenant Angus Wheeler thought it would be cool to work underground in mines or be flying through the sky.

Honouring our four-legged heroes
June 7 is Military Working Dog Day. A commemoration was held at the RSPCA Brisbane Animal Care Campus in Wacol.

Camp Baird hangar named in honour of Governor-General
Governor-General General (retd) David Hurley has met with Australian Defence Force personnel deployed to the Middle East.

Tasmanian Defence industry in the spotlight
Foreign military officials from the SAAG visited Defence industries in Tasmania from May 17-27.

Innovative ideas ignited in program to be pitched
Budding entrepreneurs are set to pitch their ideas to potential Defence and Defence industry customers in an online innovation showcase.

King Air conducts air patrols in the Pacific
A King Air and three pilots arrived in Honiara, Solomon Islands in support of Operation Solania 2022.

Defence remembers leading scientist, 30 years on
This year marks the 30th anniversary since Defence experienced the tragic loss of one of its scientists, Michael Howlett

Former Beaufighters squadron turns 80
It has been 80 years since Air Force’s No. 30 Squadron was established at RAAF Base Richmond before deploying to the Pacific Theatre flying...

Modern Air Force pays respect to our heritage
Bomber Command was commemorated in ceremonies across the country where modern Air Force remembered the sacrifice made by our forebears.

Shared maritime connection with Indigenous Australians
Navy marks itself a truly Australian Navy in a visit to the Yulngu nation.

A colourful story of history and connection
RAAF Base Pearce gathered for the unveiling of a series of canvasses painted by local Noongar artist Kevin Bynder.

The power of a cuppa and a yarn
No.13 Squadron marked the start of National Reconciliation Week 2022 with the Larrakia People by sharing a cuppa.