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The RAAF has taken delivery of two key training systems for its forthcoming F-35A Lightning II fighters. A weapons load trainer and an ejection systems maintenance trainer were delivered to…
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RAAF F-35 caught up in US F-35 delivery suspension
by australianaviation.com.au April 26, 2018The Pentagon has stopped taking delivery of F-35 Lightning II fighters from Lockheed Martin, including at least one aircraft for Australia, due to unresolved corrosion issues. The corrosion reportedly resulted…
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The RAAF in Operation Okra – "the highest levels of skill, courage and professionalism"
by Andrew McLaughlin April 25, 2018In this feature article which first appeared in the December 2017 issue of Australian Aviation, we look at the RAAF’s operations in the Middle East as part of Operation Okra, the…
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Australian War Memorial to add RF-111C to its collection
by australianaviation.com.au April 20, 2018The Australian War Memorial is to add a reconnaissance-configured Royal Australian Air Force RF-111C to its collection by mid-2019. RF-111C A8-134 is the “sole surviving RF-111C that participated in missions…
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CHC awarded RAAF SAR contract extension
by Gerard Frawley
April 24, 2018
Search and rescue (SAR) coverage for RAAF flying operations from five air force bases around the country will continue to be provided by CHC Helicopter under a 30-month contract extension…