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At the Central Flying School. Lieutenant George Merz is seated (second row from front) second from left, Captain Henry Petre is seated third from left and Lieutenant Eric Harrison is seated fourth from left. Photo: Australian War Memorial
22 April 2021
Air Force Anzac Day

Baptism of fire for fledgling air force

This year, Air Force marked its centenary, but the service was born in the Army and had a baptism of fire during World War I.
The historic No. 100 Squadron was reformed on New Year’s Day. Pictured is a Beaufort from the original squadron flying in 1945.
11 February 2021
Air Force History

Squadron keeps history alive

A historic squadron has been reformed to preserve the history of the Air Force.
Air Force musician Flight Sergeant Adam Schlemitz was a shift supervisor with the informatics team at the Department of Health and Human Services during Operation COVID-19 Assist.
30 December 2020
Air Force COVID-19

Quartet lead the way close to home

Air Force members posted to Victoria’s RAAF Williams and RAAF Base Point Cook made a contribution to fighting COVID-19 in their own backyard.
Flags are once again flying from the refurbished historic flag mast at RAAF Base Point Cook.
18 November 2020
Air Force

Flags fly again after historic mast restored

The 14-metre historic timber flag mast at RAAF Base Point Cook has been rebuilt by a heritage specialist in the lead-up to Air Force’s centenary next...

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