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Senior Australian Defence Force Officer Wing Commander Andrew Brandham, left, Governor of Western Australia Kim Beazley and Commanding Officer No. 79 Squadron Wing Commander Simon Ashworth. Photo: Chris Kershaw Photography
Air Force

Historic moment as squadron's colours consecrated

In an historic moment, No. 79 Squadron’s colours were consecrated for the first time on November 20 at RAAF Base Pearce.
Commanding Officer No. 79 Squadron Wing Commander Simon Ashworth, left, Priscilla Smith (niece of Flight Sergeant Peter Hastie) and Navy Strategic Command Staff Officer Lieutenant William Singer at the Busselton War Memorial, Western Australia.
Air Force History

Missing bomber and crew honoured

A plaque has been unveiled to honour a lost RAAF Beaufort Bomber aircraft and crew.

Two RAAF Hawk 127 lead-in fighters from No. 79 Squadron during Exercise Western Phoenix.
Air Force

Exercise takes flight in Learmonth

No. 79 Squadron has completed introductory fighter training for Exercise Western Phoenix.
Perth Wildcats Basketball Captain Damian Martin stands in front of a Hawk 127 aircraft with 79 Squadron personnel at RAAF Base Pearce in Western Australia. Photo: Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft
Air Force

Elite athlete shares mental toughness tips

Perth Wildcats Captain Damian Martin attended Air Force's mental skills training session. 
An F/A-18A Hornet near the West Australian coastline. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
Air Force

Hornets fly in to support exercises

Up to seven RAAF F/A-18A/B Hornets will arrive at RAAF Base Pearce in Western Australia today to support two exercises.
The Governor-General, General (retired) Sir Peter Cosgrove, inspects the honour guard during his visit to RAAF Base Pearce. Photo: Petty Officer James Whittle
Air Force History

Governor-General farewells RAAF Base Pearce

The last time Sir Peter Cosgrove was there, he was preparing to jump out of an aircraft.

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