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A8 – General Dynamics F-111 No aircraft’s introduction into RAAF service has been as controversial as that of the F-111. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password Forgot password? Keep me signed in on this

Australian No More: The merger of Qantas and Australian Airlines will result in the disappearance of the latter’s name, leaving all international and domestic serices operating under the Qantas name and logo. Repainting of Australian’s fleet in Qantas colours began last month, while all new aircraft on order for Australian will be delivered in those

People General Peter Gration has rewired as the Chief of the Defence Force, he has been succeeded by Admiral Alan Beaumont. As part of the Federal opposition’s reshuffle, Robert Hill is now the Shadow Minister for Defence, while Senator David MacGibbon is the Shadow Minister for Defence Science and Personnel. David Jull remains the Shadow

Essendon Threatened Again: The future of Melbourne’s Essendon airport is under threat yet again following the release of a development plan by the Essendon City Council. The Council sees the airport site and adjoining land being turned into a residential area with 3000 homes and a business park which would be “the economic heart of

Navy Gets a Bargain: The Royal Australian Navy has got something of a bargain with the purchase of the recently decommissioned US Navy guided missile destroyer (DDG) USS Goldsborough for just $US2. 2m. The ship will be used to provide training equipment and spares for the RAN’s three operational DDGS-Perth, Hobart and Brisbane-plus its guided

Airline Deaths Up: Worldwide fatalities resulting from accidents on regular airline flights increased by 67% in 1992 compared with the previous year. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password Forgot password? Keep me signed in