Royal Australian Air Force

Nearly 80 years after Pilot Officer Justin Mulligan and Warrant Officer William Kinloch lost their lives during a mission over Germany, relatives have accepted Commendations for Gallantry for their service. 🎖️ The RAAF aviators flew Mosquito fighter bombers on 60 missions over Europe with No. 464 Squadron, which included the daring daylight raid on 31 October 1944 that destroyed the Gestapo Headquarters at Aarhus in Denmark - a 1900km roundtrip flown almost entirely at low level. Tragically, the pair would not survive the war, killed during the early hours of 13 January 1945 when their Mosquito crashed near the German border with Belgium. They were just 22 years old. Anne Burton is the niece of WOFF Kinloch, and accepted his award on May 21, 2024. Justin Newberry is the nephew of PLTOFF Mulligan, and accepted his uncle’s award on September 24, 2024.  Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/gQ_zqBFr 📸 | Australian War Memorial #AusAirForce 

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the RAAF Base East Sale Open Day! 🌟 We hope you had as much fun at the Open Day on 20 October as we did. Aerial displays by the Pilatus PC-21 and the Air Force Roulettes wowed the crowd. Ground displays and flight simulators offered an up-close insight into life in the ADF and our career opportunities. It was a pleasure meeting so many Gippsland locals and showcasing our aircraft and capability. We hope to see you again soon! #AusAirForce #Community

Huge shoutout to Australian Olympic Team Champion Ms. Noemie Fox for dropping by RAAF Glenbrook in support of Mental Health Month! 🙌 She toured the base, met our aviators, and got active in a group fitness session. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/gdpH3uHu 📸 | LAC Chris Tsakisiris #AusAirForce #MentalWellness Australian Olympic Committee

Our Edgy Air Force Lab had the privilege of hosting Deputy Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force | Aviation royale canadienne, Major General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet and the Director-General Air and Space Force Development, Brigadier General Brendan Cook in Canberra last week. The visit provided a hands-on insight into the Edgy Program, which nurtures bottom-up problem-solving to support mission success. Through the Edgy Air Force Program, #AusAirForce is empowering aviators at the grassroots, facilitating and advocating for evolutionary innovation and improvement to deliver Air Command’s next generational edge.

Have you signed up for the Legacy Challenge? 🤝   For 11 days, 1-11 November, push your limits and raise money support veterans families.   Take on the challenge and push your fitness and fundraising limits to raise money to support veterans’ families.   Why YOU should do The Legacy Challenge ➡ Get fitter and stronger ➡ Support veterans’ kids ➡ Raise money for Legacy clubs across Australia ➡ Stand with our service men and women, past and present ➡ Remember the fallen Take this opportunity to honour the veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice and do something to help their families.      Set a goal and challenge yourself to beat it! More information: https://lnkd.in/gk4hzjPp Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gxXRUiqr #AusAirForce #YourADF

Safety is everyone's business!👍🦺 October might be National Safe Work Month, but ensuring the safety of flying operations is the primary focus of many #AusAirForce personnel on a daily basis. RAAF Base Amberley is the busiest air base in the country, being home to a number of aircraft types from heavy cargo to fast jets, as well as hosting a wide range of visiting aircraft from partners and allies, including most recently the US Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber.   With such a range of aircraft, no day is the same, providing base operations staff many opportunities to demonstrate their proactive approach to safety. For RAAF Base Amberley aviation safety officer Flight Lieutenant Peter Simms, the best way to ensure both base units and external services can deal with emergencies is through the conduct of crash exercises. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/gYE2AnQR 📸 | LAC Campbell Latch Safe Work Australia #YourADF

Do you want to help us save lives? Now is the time to donate to the Defence Blood Drive!🩸❤️ #AusAirForce and #YourADF members are continuing to roll up their sleeves and take part in this year's Defence Blood Drive! 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. The Blood Drive runs from 1 September - 8 December. Here is the current tally: 🩸Australian Army - 1,648 donations, 4,944 lives saved 🩸Royal Australian Navy - 1,398 donations, 4,194 lives saved 🩸#AusAirForce - 916 donations, 2,748 lives saved 🩸Defence Australia APS & Industry - 1,381 donations, 4,143 lives saved Help us make a difference and book an appointment here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gVF_unEj

Wrapping up the No. 75 JTAC Course with a bang at Exercise Black Dagger 24! Between 07 and 18 October, #AusAirForce deployed personnel and aircraft to RAAF Base Townsville to conduct Ex Black Dagger 24. This was the final activity for the No. 75 Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Course, run by No. 4 Squadron out of RAAF Base Williamtown where students coordinated the live and simulated employment of aircraft and ordnance in air-to-ground scenarios. No. 4 Squadron was joined in Townsville by No. 1 Squadron, and the Australian Army 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/gn5YVeJx 📸 | ACW Laura Flower #AusAirForce #AusArmy #YourADF

In the heart of the Kimberley, Corporal Brent Devetak, a proud Darkinjung man and dedicated Air Force chef, fills the kitchen of the Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service - OVAHS with the delicious aromas of simmering herbs and spices. 🍽️ He’s preparing meals for visitors to the dental clinic in Kununurra, East Kimberley WA. As we celebrate a decade of Exercise Kummundoo, our Air Force dental, medic and environmental health teams are delivering health services and education to remote Aboriginal communities from 30 Sept to 1 Nov 2024 together we’re making a difference! ❤🩺 Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/g9t3Abey 📸 | FLTLT Yuen DIEU #AusAirForce #Community Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley

A touching moment unfolded at RAAF Base Edinburgh as the daughter of World War 2 Bomber Command veteran Colin Dudley accepted the prestigious Henry Hering Art and Architecture Award on her father's behalf. This honour, bestowed by the National Sculpture Society in New York, recognised Mr Dudley’s vital contributions to the design and construction of the Bomber Command Memorial in London. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/gHd66wsv 📸 | ACW Halley Van Essen #AusAirForce #YourADF