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Pilot Flight Lieutenant Angus Wheeler, from No. 292 Squadron, plans the departure and arrival for an upcoming mission in the flight deck of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Sam Price
8 June 2022
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. 
The view from the cockpit as No. 10 Squadron AP-3C Orions fly in formation.
4 August 2021
Air Force

Squadron recognised for excellence

RAAF personnel from No. 10 Squadron were awarded the Duke of Gloucester Cup this year.

South Australian Police Chief Superintendant Stuart McLean challenges No. 24 (City of Adelaide) Squadron during a march along King William Street to Adelaide Town Hall. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Sam Price
14 May 2021
Air Force

Medieval tradition on parade in Adelaide

Air Force’s No. 24 Squadron exercised its right to Freedom of Entry to Adelaide to mark the 70th anniversary of the city honouring the unit.
RAAF and Army personnel, with civilians, in front of the decommissioned AP-3C Orion at the front gate of RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester
5 November 2020
Air Force

Gate guard a tribute to Orions' long service

In recognition of the Orion’s distinguished service in the RAAF, a decommissioned aircraft now takes pride of place at the RAAF Base Edinburgh front...

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