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jet fighter pilots graduated in December 2017. Air Force has implemented several programs to assist women who choose a pilot career. Entry to the Graduate Pilot Scheme is open to women who are currently undertaking a Bachelor of Aviation (BAv). Once qualified, women pilots are able to access the Flying Females Mentoring Network. Men and women are required to undergo the same basic fitness tests to become a pilot; however the standards are lower for females. For some roles, the requirement cannot be adjusted for safety reasons.
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adopted by the RAF the previous year. As a result, the RAAF's rank structure came to be: Aircraftman, Leading Aircraftman, Corporal, Sergeant, Flight Sergeant, Warrant Officer, Officer Cadet, Pilot Officer, Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Vice-Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal, Marshal of the RAAF.
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were barred from combat-related roles until 1990. Women have been eligible for flying roles in the RAAF since 1987, with the RAAF's first women pilots awarded their "wings" in 1988. In 2016, the remaining restrictions on women in frontline combat roles were removed, and the first two female RAAF fast
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on a visit to the Geelong Wool Mill. He asked for one dye dip fewer than the RAN blue (three indigo dips rather than four). There was a change to a lighter blue-grey when an all-seasons uniform was introduced in 1972 by Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Colin Hannah. The original colour and style were
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The opposition ridiculed Julia Gillard's move to find savings through deferrals of spending, including a two-year postponement of the purchase of new Joint Strike Fighters, as a fresh attempt to "cook the books" and a "death gurgle from a dying government" that was feigning economic responsibility
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variant) with no fewer than 72 aircraft acquired to equip three operational squadrons and an operational conversion unit. The remaining aircraft will be acquired in conjunction with the withdrawal of the F/A-18F Super Hornets after 2020 to ensure no gap in Australia's overall air combat capability
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The rank structure of the nascent RAAF was established to ensure that the service remained separate from the Army and Navy. The service's predecessors, the AFC and the AAC, had used the Army's rank structure. In November 1920 it was decided by the Air Board that the RAAF would adopt the structure
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3.2 billion with deliveries to begin in 2014. In May 2012, the decision to purchase 12 F-35s from the initial 14 order was deferred until 2014 as part of wider ADF procurement deferments to balance the Federal Government budget. On 23 April 2014, Australia confirmed the purchase of 58 F-35A
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maritime patrol aircraft were deployed in the Middle East between 2003 and 2012. These aircraft conducted maritime surveillance patrols over the Persian Gulf and North Arabian Sea in support of Coalition warships and boarding parties, as well as conducting extensive overland flights of Iraq and
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A$ 4.9–7.3 billion project to acquire a Medium Range Ground Based Air Defence capability to defend deployed airfields, command centres and other valuable assets from enemy air attack. The project has a timeframe of mid to late 2020s. The project had been named Medium Range Air and Missile
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forces—threatened the Australian mainland for the first time in its history. The RAAF was quite unprepared for the emergency, and initially had negligible forces available for service in the Pacific. In 1941 and early 1942, many RAAF airmen, including Nos. 1, 8,
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By the time the war ended, a total of 216,900 men and women served in the RAAF, of whom 10,562 were killed in action; a total of 76 squadrons were formed. With over 152,000 personnel operating nearly 6,000 aircraft it was the world's fourth-largest air force.
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The "Eagles of Australia" is the official march of the RAAF and is played as a quick march when the RAAF bands perform public duties in the capital. Composed by the RAAF's Director of Music, Squadron Leader Ron Mitchell (who was also director of the
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In 2021, the Royal Australian Air Force commemorated its 100th anniversary. Later that year, on 29 November, the Hornet was officially retired from RAAF service, with a ceremony to mark the occasion taking place that day at RAAF Base Williamtown.
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while retaining an addiction to spending. The Prime Minister and Defence Minister Stephen Smith confirmed they would delay the purchase of 12 multi-role Joint Strike Fighters for the RAAF by two years, which would save $ 1.6bn in the short term.
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proved to be highly effective ground attack and maritime strike aircraft. Beaufighters were later made locally by the DAP from 1944. Although it was much bigger than Japanese fighters, the Beaufighter had the speed to outrun them. The RAAF
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Lightning II fighters in addition to the 14 already ordered. Up to a further 28 aircraft may be acquired. The first two Australian F-35A Lightning II fighters were rolled out in July 2014, and began flying training flights with the USAF
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and close air support. RAAF casualties in Vietnam included six killed in action, eight non-battle fatalities, 30 wounded in action and 30 injured. A small number of RAAF pilots also served in United States Air Force units, flying
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in the Mediterranean where it formed part of a British force which sought to counter the Soviet Union's influence in the Middle East as part of Australia's Cold War commitments. Consisting of No. 75 and 76 Squadrons equipped with
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and formations for shows are a group of six aircraft. The pilots learn many formations including loops, rolls, corkscrews and ripple rolls. Most of the performances are done at a low altitude of 500 feet (150 metres).
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Triton unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to expand the surveillance of Australia's maritime approaches, with the possibility of purchasing a seventh air frame. The drones will cost approximately A$ 6.9 billion
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also operate aircraft in various roles. The RAAF provides support across a spectrum of operations such as air superiority, precision strikes, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, air mobility,
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aircraft were also crewed by RAAF personnel. Although a small part of the operation, the RAAF contribution was significant, flying 2,062 sorties and carrying 7,030 tons of freight and 6,964 passengers.
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for a six month deployment under Operation Kudu. The stated objective of the deployment was to "help ensure that vital support flowing to Ukraine by the international community is protected."
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radar assigned the responsibility to co-ordinate coalition air operations. A detachment of IAI Heron unmanned aerial vehicles has been deployed in Afghanistan since January 2010.
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Originally, the air force used the red, white and blue roundel of the RAF. However, during the Second World War the inner red circle, which was visually similar to the Japanese
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As British aircraft manufacturers at the time were unable to meet Australian requirements, in addition to British production demands, the Australian government established the
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In October 2023, the Australian Government announced that, in addition to a further round of A$ 31.6 million for military assistance for Ukraine, it would be sending a single
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During its history, the Royal Australian Air Force has fought in a number of major wars, including the Second World War in Europe and the Pacific, participated in the
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Afghanistan on intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, and supporting counter-piracy operations in Somalia. From 2007 to 2009, a detachment of
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from the Army in January 1920, which in turn amalgamated the separate aerial services of both the Army and Navy. It directly continues the traditions of the
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transport aircraft based in the Middle East have also been used to conduct airdrops of humanitarian aid and to airlift arms and munitions since August.
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as "the only RAAF plane ever hijacked", and the incident as "one of the more remarkable stories in Australia's military and immigration history".
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approved the prefix "Royal" in May 1921 and became effective on 13 August 1921. The RAAF then became the second Royal air arm to be formed in the
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on 19 February 1942 increased concerns about the direct threat facing Australia. In response, some RAAF squadrons were transferred from the
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took part in operations against the communist guerrillas (labelled as "Communist Terrorists" by the British authorities) as part of the
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are worn on the shoulders of the service dress uniform. When not in the service dress or "ceremonial" uniform, RAAF personnel wear the
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jet fighters, the wing provided an air garrison for the island for the next two and half years, returning to Australia in late 1954.
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to be purchased and brought into service by the late 2020s, bringing the total number of aircraft to fifteen, was announced in the
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operated in the escort and ground attack roles, flying a total of 350 sorties and dropping 122 laser-guided bombs. A detachment of
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display team. They perform around Australia and Southeast Asia, and are part of the RAAF Central Flying School (CFS) based at
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and the Philippines from airfields in Australia and New Guinea. By late 1945, the RAAF had received or ordered about 500
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Military airlifts were conducted for a number of purposes in subsequent decades, such as the peacekeeping operations in
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mounted on a circle featuring the words Royal Australian Air Force, beneath which scroll work displays the Latin motto
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British Imperial Air Power: The Royal Air Forces and the Defense of Australia and New Zealand Between the World Wars
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to support the incoming P-8A fleet, which would bring the total number of aircraft to nine, was announced in the
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As of June 2018, the RAAF had 14,313 permanent full-time personnel and 5,499 part-time active reserve personnel.
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fought a brief, but ultimately futile defence as the Japanese advanced south towards Australia. The devastating
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How Not To Run An Air Force! The Higher Command of the Royal Australian Air Force During the Second World War
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Prime Minister; Minister for Defence; Minister for Foreign Affairs; Minister for Women (16 September 2021).
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re-adopted from 1 January 2000 under direction from the then CAF Air Marshal Errol McCormack. Slip-on rank
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Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk IA of 75 Squadron RAAF, which F/O Geoff Atherton flew over New Guinea in August 1942.
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that was held in London, where it was decided aviation should be developed within the armed forces of the
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Soon after the outbreak of war in 1914, the Australian Flying Corps sent aircraft to assist in capturing
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occurs. On 25 November 2009, Australia committed to placing a first order for 14 aircraft at a cost of
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Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force. The Royal Australian Air Force is commanded by the
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A$ 4–5 billion project to replace the BAE Hawk 127 lead-in fighter trainer was announced in the
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on 27 June 1942. After the war, a range of options for the RAAF roundel was proposed, including the
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on Japan. The RAAF's casualties in the Pacific were around 2,000 killed, wounded or captured.
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Odd Jobs: RAAF Operations in Japan, the Berlin Airlift, Korea, Malaya and Malta, 1946–1960
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throughout the remainder of the First World War. By the end of the war, four squadrons—
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Official History of Australian Peacekeeping, Humanitarian and Post-Cold War Operations
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The Official History of Australia's Involvement in Southeast Asian Conflicts 1948–1975
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The Official History of Australia's Involvement in Southeast Asian Conflicts 1948–1975
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maritime patrol aircraft were deployed to the southern Philippines in response to the
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transport aircraft as part of the RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, later redesignated
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Armstrong, John. "History of the RAAF: 20 Years of Warfighting 1939–1959, Part 2".
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The RAAF operates the majority of the ADF's fixed wing aircraft, although both the
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This list includes aircraft on order or a requirement which has been identified:
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In 1922, the colour of the RAAF winter uniform was determined by Air Marshal Sir
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initially assembled US-made Mustangs, but later manufactured most of those used.
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Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft and 400 personnel was deployed to
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aided the international effort to fly in supplies to the stricken city; two RAF
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from 1999. Australia's combat aircraft were not used again in combat until the
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In 1939, just after the outbreak of the Second World War, Australia joined the
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In September 1975, a group of 44 civilians, including armed supporters of the
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The RAAF in Vietnam. Australian Air Involvement in the Vietnam War 1962–1975
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is attributed with the meaning "Through Adversity to the Stars" and is from
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The first Australian F-35A takes off from Luke AFB on a test sortie in 2015
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were deployed to Malaya and took part in bombing missions against the CTs.
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and the rapid design and manufacture of the first Australian fighter, the
9224: 8613: 8565: 8560: 7607: 5581:(Press release). Department of Defence. 26 September 2014. Archived from 5555:(Press release). Department of Defence. 17 September 2014. Archived from 5433:(Press release). Department of Defence. 24 September 2014. Archived from 5267:"'It was life or death': the plane-hijacking refugees Australia embraced" 4877: 3869: 3142: 2920: 2199: 1362: 1273: 1228: 888: 557: 216: 6156: 5484:"Australian troops complete first humanitarian mission in northern Iraq" 4424: 3411:(WRAAF) in 1951. The service merged with the RAAF in 1977; however, all 2868: 1146:, and Training Command and Maintenance Command were amalgamated to form 8139: 6953:"First Australian F-35 has arrived for training at Luke Air Force Base" 5978:"RAAF's 737MAX to be delivered next year - Australian Defence Magazine" 4052: 4002:, which it shares with the Royal Air Force. Surmounting the badge is a 3175: 2721: 1337: 1080: 1014:
By mid-1945, the RAAF's main operational formation in the Pacific, the
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Military intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
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ground forces. The UH-1 helicopters were used in many roles including
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In late September 2014, an Air Task Group consisting of up to eight
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Australian National University Strategic and Defence Studies Centre
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Pittaway, Nigel (March 2010). "ADF pilot training under contract".
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Sexual orientation and gender identity in the Australian military
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Grant, James Ritchie. "Anti-Clockwise: Australia the Wrong Way".
7392:"Australia to spend $ 10 billion on new fleet of Hercules planes" 4234: 3185: 3162: 499: 4230:, the fleet expansion and renewal is budgeted at A$ 9.8 billion. 3957:
Catalina was mistaken for a Japanese aircraft and attacked by a
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List of Royal Australian Air Force independent aircraft flights
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A F-35 taking off during the Australian International Airshow
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to conduct aerial reconnaissance of Tonga in the wake of the
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Senate Standing Committee Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
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Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy (9 February 2024).
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Air warfare and space branch of the Australian Defence Force
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Defending Australia in the Asia Pacific Century White Paper
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forces in Iraq. Operations began on 1 October. A number of
1232: 1167: 668: 387: 7906: 6698: 6644:"Picture of the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet aircraft" 5407:(Press release). Department of Defence. 11 December 2013. 1732: â€“ Pilatus PC-21 (Basic Tri-Service Flying Training) 7080:"Remotely Piloted Unmanned Aircraft Systems MQ-4C Triton" 6025:"Third and Final Dassault Falcon 7X Joins RAAF SPA Fleet" 5923: 5921: 5919: 5917: 5915: 5405:"Australia extends Heron mission in southern Afghanistan" 4861: 3935:(GPU) as a working dress, which is a blue version of the 1564: â€“ Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet (Multi-Role Fighter) 1527: â€“ combat support and air base operations capability 1329:
A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet at the
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Australian Defence Force colours, standards and guidons
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Williams, Jacqueline; Villamor, Felipe (23 June 2017).
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fighter-bombers or serving as forward air controllers.
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The full replacement and expansion of the existing 12
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No. 41 Wing (Surveillance & Air Battle Management)
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of the war, RAAF personnel were especially notable in
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Organisations based in Australia with royal patronage
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Official History of Australia in the War of 1914–1918
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Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty
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Australian Defence Force Basic Flying Training School
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Air Force: Inside the New era of Australian Air Power
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Commonwealth of Australia (18 August 1921). "Order".
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List of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft squadrons
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Address by Her Honour the Honourable Sally Thomas AM
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List of current Royal Australian Air Force aircraft
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2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai eruption and tsunami
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"Annals of the Gauntlet". 6767: 6380:"Australia's first female fighter pilots graduate" 6103: 5159: 4746: 4358:List of aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force 1533: â€“ surveillance and reconnaissance capability 1231:, from 1964 to 1972, the RAAF contributed Caribou 814:With British manufacturing targeted by the German 10360:Military units and formations established in 1921 9225:Review of Australia's Defence Capabilities Report 8915:Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force 6303: 2218: â€“ Air Combat Officer and Observer Training 2138: â€“ Aircraft Systems Engineering Development 1660: â€“ Boeing C-17A Globemaster III (Transport) 1515: â€“ air lift and aerial refuelling capability 763:Military history of Australia during World War II 730:until 1919, when it was disbanded along with the 726:The Australian Flying Corps remained part of the 10346: 7583:Flying Squadrons of the Australian Defence Force 7562:; Morris, Ewan; Prior, Robin; Bou, Jean (2008). 6780:, 25 November 2009. Retrieved: 16 December 2009. 5633: 5481: 4612:"Australian Military Aviation and World War One" 4534:"Australian Military Aviation and World War One" 4373:List of Royal Australian Air Force installations 4223:fleet to 20 aircraft. Announced in July 2023 by 1756: â€“ Various aircraft types (Flight Testing) 1320: 639:Military history of Australia during World War I 9521:Australian military involvement in peacekeeping 9210:Defence Strategic Policy and Intelligence Group 9179:Defence Strategic Policy and Intelligence Group 9169:Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation 8051:List of Royal Australian Air Force air marshals 6699:Royal Australian Air Force (16 December 2013). 6580:. Royal Australian Air Force. 3 November 2017. 5264: 4378:List of ships of the Royal Australian Air Force 2130: â€“ Air Movements Training and Development 1846: â€“ Surveillance and Air Battle Management 1620: â€“ Boeing P-8A Poseidon (Maritime Patrol) 1365:. Approximately 75 personnel deployed with the 767: 9468:Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands 7996: 7233: 6606:Hell's Islands:The Untold Story of Guadalcanal 6602: 4911: 4202:AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile 4168:. The project has a timeframe of 2022 to 2033. 3317:200 units will be integrated onboard F/A-18F. 3299:$ 4 million per unit. To be equipped on F-35. 2226: â€“ Administrative and Logistics Training 1355:No. 114 Mobile Control and Reporting Unit RAAF 753:in 1936 and purchased some American aircraft. 316:Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton 9569: 8748: 8609:Royal Australian Air Force Memorial, Canberra 7982: 7907:Royal Australian Air Force (September 2013). 6857:"Australia to confirm 58-aircraft F-35 order" 5258: 4492:. Royal Australian Air Force. 3 November 2017 4400:Royal Australian Air Force Memorial, Canberra 4395:Royal Australian Air Force Memorial, Brisbane 4131:however will regularly conduct missions from 3407:(WAAAF) in March 1941, which then became the 3399:The first women to become RAAF pilots in 1988 2413: â€“ Information Warfare and Intelligence 1153: 1142:. Five years later, Home Command was renamed 991:as long-range bombers and scouts. The RAAF's 967:campaigns, especially in operations like the 9251:Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group 7782:World War II in the Pacific: An Encyclopedia 7628:, No. 82, July–August 1999, pp. 60–63. 6052:"Arrival of the first MQ-4C Triton on track" 5746:"ADF supports Australia's response in Tonga" 5515:"SAS to Protect Crews on Arms Drops in Iraq" 5431:"RAAF Air Task Group Arrives in Middle East" 5307:"Mission complete on wings of a dream craft" 5296:, January/February 2006, No. 224. pp. 38–39. 5122: 5120: 4614:. Royal Australian Air Force. Archived from 4536:. Royal Australian Air Force. Archived from 1612: â€“ MC-55A Peregrine (SIGINT and ELINT) 9056:Australian Defence Force ranks and insignia 8624:Western Australian Aviation Heritage Museum 7767:(2). Amberley: Strike Publications: 20–21. 6603:Coleman Jersey, Stanley (6 December 2007). 5553:"ADF delivers fourth arms shipment to Iraq" 5003: 4831: 4829: 4323:Royal Australian Air Force Maritime Section 4318:Australian Defence Force ranks and insignia 4196:announced that Australia would acquire the 9576: 9562: 8755: 8741: 8669:Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service 7989: 7975: 7945: 7518:Australian Defence: Sources and Statistics 7364:Department of Defence (11 December 2020). 6854: 6641: 6568: 6566: 6475:, Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 1977. 6200: 4939: 4937: 4935: 4696:. Military History and Heritage Victoria. 4514:. Australasian Legal Information Institute 2349:No. 95 Wing (Expeditionary Combat Support) 2202: â€“ Royal Australian Air Force Museum 2010: â€“ Administrative Support Operations 2002: â€“ Administrative Support Operations 1572: â€“ Boeing E-7A Wedgetail (AEW&C) 1007:, for fighter/ground attack purposes. The 951:planes led to the acquisition of US-built 9398:History of the Royal Australian Air Force 8041:Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force 7887: 7820:The Royal Australian Air Force: A History 7306:. Commonwealth of Australia. p. 57. 6950: 6892:"Australia confirms A$ 12.4bn F-35 order" 6819: 6318:. Commonwealth of Australia. p. 29. 6226:"Australia approved for JASSM-ER package" 6198: 6196: 6194: 6192: 6190: 6188: 6186: 6184: 6182: 6180: 6078:"First Australian Triton lands at Tindal" 5265:Henriques-Gomes, Luke (16 January 2021). 5117: 4837:"RAAF – The Inter-war years 1921 to 1939" 3296:Anti-ship and land attack cruise missile 3021:13 on order (10 Block 1s and 3 Block 2s) 2328:No. 84 Wing (Airlift & VIP transport) 1652: â€“ Alenia C-27J Spartan (Transport) 1588: â€“ Pilatus PC-21(F) (JTAC Training) 598:History of the Royal Australian Air Force 518:administering the ADF and the Air Force. 181:RAAF Anniversary Commemoration – 31 March 7892:. Australia: Harper Collins Publishers. 7868: 7359: 7357: 6514: 6434: 6432: 5674:"Australia sending spy planes to Marawi" 5482:Katharine Murphy, ed. (14 August 2014). 4914:"Royal Australian Air Force, 03.09.1939" 4826: 4383: 4071: 3394: 3039: 3031: 2450: 2442: 2434: 1324: 1297:International Committee of the Red Cross 1157: 1050: 863: 850: 607:The RAAF traces its history back to the 537:and that was formed on 22 October 1912. 7272:"Medium Range Ground Based Air Defence" 7182: 7018: 6889: 6563: 6130: 6049: 5249: 4932: 4688: 4686: 4328:Royal Australian Air Force VIP aircraft 4189:, in a A$ 2.5 billion procurement. 4051:The Roulettes are the RAAF's formation 3709: 3426:Ranks of the Royal Australian Air Force 2356:No. 96 Wing (Fixed Base Combat Support) 2114: â€“ Information Warfare Operations 1762: 1500: 995:force was predominantly made up of 287 47:Badge of the Royal Australian Air Force 10347: 9583: 9130:Australian Multicam Camouflage Uniform 8865:National Security Committee of Cabinet 8329:Aircraft Research and Development Unit 8312:Integrated Mission Support Directorate 8021:Air and Space Interoperability Council 7415: 7389: 7252:from the original on 27 September 2021 7047: 6325:from the original on 12 September 2014 6223: 6177: 5975: 5822: 5796: 5375:"Aussies to take Afghan plane control" 5335: 5292:Tony Holmes, 'RAAF Hornets at War' in 5147:from the original on 25 September 2013 5026:from the original on 11 September 2009 4739: 4644:from the original on 26 September 2013 4059:, Victoria. The Roulettes operate the 3992:in 1939. The badge is composed of the 3937:Australian Multicam Camouflage Uniform 3405:Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force 3314:Stealth long range anti-ship missile. 2389: â€“ Aerospace Systems Development 2307:No. 78 Wing (Lead-in Fighter Training) 2082: â€“ Contingency Response Squadron 2074: â€“ Contingency Response Squadron 1543: 776:directly controlled the Air Force via 9557: 9370:Flags of the Australian Defence Force 9230:Australian Strategic Policy Institute 8960:Headquarters Joint Operations Command 8951:Vice Chief of the Defence Force Group 8736: 8334:Aircraft Systems Engineering Squadron 7970: 7354: 6963:from the original on 20 December 2014 6951:Cenciotti, David (19 December 2014). 6801:from the original on 11 November 2012 6662: 6429: 5927: 5718: 5579:"ADF delivers fifth shipment to Iraq" 5533:from the original on 4 September 2014 5411:from the original on 12 February 2014 5096:from the original on 10 November 2013 5070:from the original on 10 November 2013 4390:List of Australian military memorials 4198:AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile 4067: 3722: 3719: 3493: 3490: 2854:Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules 2234: â€“ Air Traffic Control Training 1283:(UDT), commandeered an RAAF Caribou, 1093:British Commonwealth Occupation Force 920:. Equipped with aircraft such as the 568:and subsequent intervention, and the 167:Royal Australian Air Force March Past 9388:History of the Royal Australian Navy 8724:Category: Royal Australian Air Force 7803:. Indiana: Purdue University Press. 6855:McLaughlin, Andrew (22 April 2014). 6755:from the original on 11 October 2014 6650:from the original on 11 October 2014 6496:from the original on 13 October 2014 6236:from the original on 1 February 2024 5719:Lewis, Madeline (29 November 2021). 5512: 4700:from the original on 11 October 2014 4683: 3942: 2397: â€“ Combat Support Coordination 2170: â€“ Explosive Ordnance Training 1255:. The Canberras flew 11,963 bombing 659:in providing air support during the 9507:Australia in the Korean War 1950–53 8649:Australian First Tactical Air Force 8521:Defence Establishment Orchard Hills 8344:RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine 7925:reprinted with corrections May 2014 7822:. London: Oxford University Press. 7012: 6729:from the original on 8 October 2014 6551:from the original on 9 October 2014 6541:"Air Force General Purpose Uniform" 6450:from the original on 9 October 2014 5698:"RAAF centenary focus of Anzac Day" 5672:Valente, Catherine (24 June 2017). 5494:from the original on 14 August 2014 5317:from the original on 1 January 2013 3988:The RAAF badge was accepted by the 3434: 2210: â€“ Security and Fire Training 2194: â€“ Officer Ab Initio Training 1548: 872:participated in air campaigns over 756: 721: 560:, and more recently, operations in 13: 9073:Royal Australian Air Force Reserve 7861: 7349:Integrated Investment Program 2016 7124:2016 Integrated Investment Program 6906:from the original on 24 April 2014 6871:from the original on 24 April 2014 6670:"Royal Australian Air Force Badge" 6609:. Texas A&M University Press. 6254: 4566:from the original on 27 April 2018 4210:2016 Integrated Investment Program 4162:2016 Integrated Investment Program 3409:Women's Royal Australian Air Force 626: 237:Military intervention against ISIL 14: 10386: 9503:Australia in the War of 1939–1945 9355:Beating Retreat military ceremony 9159:Defence Intelligence Organisation 9116:Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 9061:Australian Defence Force Reserves 8690:Royal Australian Air Force Ensign 8082:Recipients of the Air Force Medal 7932: 7645:, No. 2, n.d., pp. 163–176. 7496:The RAAF and the Flying Squadrons 7481:(6). 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