Royal Australian Air Force

“Benvenuti” Guess who’s back? The Italian Air Force’s Aeronautical Academy Corso Centauro VI is visiting #AusAirForce with the class of 2024! 🇮🇹🤝🇦🇺 Last year was a blast, and we’re ready for more! 🌟✈️ This year the cadets enjoyed an aerial display from 100 Squadron’s CAC Winjeel and a tour of the RAAF Museum and were delighted to learn how the Italian Macchi MB-326 jet, on display in Point Cook, was used to train RAAF pilots from 1970-1989. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/gAEXfWy7 📸 | WOFF Don Kenny #AusAirForce #AviationJourney #StrongerTogether Aeronautica Militare

The skies over RAAF Base Tindal buzzed with innovation as No. 6 Squadron's EA-18G Growlers partnered with the F-35A Lightning IIs from No. 75 Squadron for Trial Swagman. ✈️ Coordinated by the Air Warfare Centre’s Spectrum Warfare Directorate, utilising the vast NT airspace, including the Delamere Air Weapons Range, the trial tested new Electronic Warfare countermeasures for air combat aircraft. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/et-P-kNY 📸 | LAC Brandon Murray and FLGOFF Zac Ringer #AusAirForce

You Started It! Change Resistance is Natural & Predictable! 🌪️ "All large organisations, and the ADF is no exception, operates at a relative equilibrium and baseline configuration: the steady state. If we push at an object that is at equilibrium, is it surprising that is pushes back with equal and opposing force?" 🖋️ Nicholas P.

An #AusAirForce P-8A Poseidon aircraft is working alongside Canadian Armed Forces HMCS Vancouver, conducting airborne surveillance to support enforcement of United Nations Security council sanctions against North Korea under Operation Argos. 🌏✈️   This operation demonstrates Australia’s commitment to a global rules-based order.   #YourADF #StrongerTogether #OpARGOS

A hike to remember! 🚶♂️❤️ #ICYMI the Air Combat Electronic Attack System Program Office (ACEASPO) team continued a longstanding tradition amongst the unit’s personnel by visiting the crash site of a No. 6 Squadron F-111C in Northern New South Wales. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/g558xJ7f #AusAirForce #LestWeForget

Bula Vinaka! 🤝 #AusAirForce is supporting maritime surveillance of Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone for Operation KURU KURU. A C-27J Spartan aircraft, crew and support personnel from 35 Squadron are providing support to Fiji’s Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) representatives and Republic of Fiji Navy. 🎣✈️ The support in Fiji is part of the wider and more comprehensive Operation SOLANIA, #YourADF’s contribution to maritime surveillance within the Pacific region. ADF assets provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) through the FFA to several Pacific Island nations, which in turn supports the economic development of countries like Fiji through the protection of fisheries and other resources. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/grAHWCHu 📸 | LAC Kurt Lewis #strongertogether

At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month – we pause to remember them. ️❤❤   This year marks a number of significant anniversaries and periods of service, including the 110th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War, the 80th anniversary of events in 1944, and the 25th anniversary of Australian service in Timor-Leste.   Today we acknowledge, honour and remember the courage and sacrifice of those who have fought and lost their lives in service to our nation in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.   From within the inner sanctuary of the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance, Leading Aircraftman Christopher Grace plays Sunset with the Air Force Band Brass Quintet in honour of all who have made the ultimate sacrifice. This historical trumpet call, also known as the Retreat, once signalled the end of the day and the commencement of the evening watch in camp. Lest We Forget.   #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #YourADF #AusNavy #AusArmy #AusAirForce

A89-280, the beloved Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune gate guard at RAAF Base Townsville, is getting a makeover! This refurbishment will help preserve its legacy for years to come. Can’t wait to see it shine again! 🛠️✈️ The iconic maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft flew from Townsville with 10 Squadron from 1962 until the late 1970’s, with one of its final missions being to locate the wreck of HMS Pandora, which sank on the outer Great Barrier Reef in 1791.

A sky-high milestone at Exercise Bersama Lima 2024! 🌟 2024 marks the first ever time our #AusAirForce F-35A Lightning II aircraft have contributed to a Five Power Defence Arrangements exercise. This is a significant step up to the complexity of the exercise allowing Five Power Defence Arrangement Nation’s Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom to all work together as one cohesive team. 🇦🇺🇲🇾🇳🇿🇸🇬🇬🇧 📸 | CPL Lisa Sherman #AusAirForce #YourADF #StrongerTogether 

There is just one month to go in the Defence Blood Drive! 🩸❤️ This is your chance to roll up your sleeves and take part in this year's drive, before it ends on 8 December. ℹ️ Now in its 16th year, this is Australia’s longest-running blood donation drive and the blood, plasma and platelets it helps collect each year makes a significant impact on the quality of life of Australians in need. CURRENT TALLY: 🩸Australian Army - 2,106 donations, 6,318 lives saved 🩸Royal Australian Navy - 1,708 donations, 5,124 lives saved 🩸#AusAirForce - 1,239 donations, 3,717 lives saved 🩸Defence Australia APS & Industry - 1,680 donations, 5,040 lives saved Help us make a difference and book an appointment here➡️ https://lnkd.in/gVF_unEj