History

Stamp marks arrival of Cerberus 150 years ago
Australia Post will issue a stamp on March 22 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of HMVS Cerberus arrival in Australia.

Centenarian honoured in Air Force's centenary year
Betty Howells was seven weeks old when the Air Force was formed on March 31, 1921. She turned 100 on February 21, 2021.

Paying respects on Navy’s birthday
A commemoration service was held at Brighton Cemetery on March 1 to remember Vice Admiral Sir William Rooke Creswell.

Commemorating the Battle of Sunda Strait
One of Australia’s toughest military involvements, the Battle of Sunda Strait was commemorated at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.

Bombing of Darwin commemorated
ADF members and the United States Marine Corp held services on February 19 to commemorate the bombing of Darwin in 1942.

Squadron keeps history alive
A historic squadron has been reformed to preserve the history of the Air Force.

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.