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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.
Royal Australian Air Force PC-9/A aircraft fly in formation over RAAF Base Pearce in Western Australia during their final flight before retirement. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey
Air Force Defence policy

Salute to beloved trainer

WA ceremony marks end of service for PC-9/A aircraft.
Royal Australian Navy Pilot Lieutenant Rhiannon Thompson in front of an EC-135 at Royal Australian Air Force Base, Williamtown. Photo: Able Seaman Leo Baumgartner
Navy

Deployed to help firefighting effort

It's a long way from her Perth school days for one pilot supporting firefighting efforts in NSW.

The families of fallen soldiers are joined by RAAF personnel in front of a Hawk 127 fighter jet, a PC-9/A and a PC-21 training aicraft on completion of a tour of RAAF Base Pearce. Photo: Leading Seaman Richard Cordell
Defence Fallen heroes

Families of the fallen re-connect

Every year, the families of fallen Australian soldiers meet to celebrate their lost loved ones and re-connect with the Australian Defence Force.
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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