History

Operational contribution recognised
Navy’s Fleet Air Arm has been awarded an Australian Service Medal for its contribution to Operation Bursa.

Photo sets challenge to find families
The challenge has been set to find the families of a World War II Wellington Bomber crew after the gifting of a photograph.

Battlefield tour a humbling experience
Members of the 130th rotation of Rifle Company Butterworth have visited World War II battlefields in Malaysia.

A nose for commemoration
Two RAAF aircraft maintenance technicians have designed nose art for a No. 2 Squadron E-7A Wedgetail.

Memorials unveiled in Loxton
Air Force members remembered the sacrifices of World War II veterans at the unveiling of two memorials in Loxton, South Australia.

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

Submariners remembered at Albany ceremony
A memorial was held in Albany to remember submariners who died during World War II operations.

Spitfire squadron honoured
A Spitfire has been restored in the United Kingdom and given the number ZP-W in honour of Australia's No 457 Squadron.

A proud step for AFG members
Members of Australia’s Federation Guard prepare for a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific.

Nations commemorate Victory in the Pacific
Military pipers commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific at the Australian War Memorial.

First VC for a RAN member finally awarded to Sheean
The Queen has approved a posthumous Victoria Cross for World War II hero Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean.

Rifle a blast from the past
A rare 1868 Braendlin-Albini rifle was donated to the History Trust of South Australia this month.