Locked On #396 | The best of aviation photography

In November, 300 family and friends travelled from around the world to gather in the 2 Squadron hangar at RAAF Base Williamtown to honour the late Wing Commander (retd) Peter Krieg, known as ‘Cowboy’. Krieg dedicated 32 years to the Wedgetail project across both the Air Force and at Boeing Australia, and was the man responsible for naming the aircraft. Wing Commander Krieg took his last flight during the memorial, as his ashes were piped to the E-7A Wedgetail, with a playlist of his choosing on as the aircraft prepared for departure. (Defence, ACW Laura Flower)

A British RAF Chinook approaches to land in the El Centro desert in the US carrying an underslung load. The aircraft was taking part in Vortex Warrior, an exercise designed for crews to practice flying in extreme environments. Australia has 14 of its own, based in Townsville, Brisbane and Oakey, with 5^th Aviation Regiment recently receiving four new Chinooks it christened Capable, Chariot, Cunning and Gadaragi. (Ministry of Defence, AS1 Hamilton Palmer)