The third annual ‘Haul-a-Herc’ fundraiser was held recently at RAAF Base Richmond. Twenty teams of 20 people each competed to pull the 40-tonne C130J over a 10 metre course in the quickest time. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please
Two RAAF AP-3C Orion surveillance aircraft are heading home after nearly a decade deployed to the Middle East. RAAF Edinburgh-based Number 92 Wing has had Orions deployed to the Middle East since 2003 which have conducted ISR operations over Iraq, Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf and the North Arabian Sea. Most recently, the aircraft have patrolled
Defence has announced the signing of a $73.9 million Increment 3 Project Arrangement with the US Navy for the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The signing formalises Australia’s continuing participation in the development of the Boeing 737 based P-8A, which is set to partially replace the RAAF’s fleet of 19 AP-3C Orions under Project Air
Three Boeing EA-18G Growlers belonging to the US Navy touched down at RAAF Amberly this week for a three week joint exercise focusing on airborne electronic attack integration. RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornets are taking part in the exercises alongside the Growlers, an electronic warfare variant of the Super Hornet. Australia announced plans in August to
Defence has announced the six museums and historical organisations chosen to display retired RAAF F-111C jets. The six comprise: 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 device.
BAE Systems Australia has been awarded a nine-month contract to develop an operational model for integrating the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter into the Australia defence environment. Under the contract, BAE will work with the ADF and New Air Combat Capability (NACC) program to “develop a model that outlines all requirements for JSF operations and sustainment