The remains of a RAAF No. 11 Squadron Catalina A24-50 that went missing in Indonesia during WWII has now been recovered and returned to Australia for the memorial service.
Sir Richard is considered to be the “Father of the RAAF”, due to his role in advocating for the establishment of an Australian Air Force, run separately to Army and Navy, following WWI.
A Lockheed Hudson aircraft is due to undertake a flyover of Government House, located within Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens, to mark the Queen’s Birthday, the Department of Defence has confirmed.
Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld made the comments while speaking exclusively on the new episode of the Australian Aviation podcast.
Defence Minister Melissa Price said 150 jobs in the Hunter region were supported through the deep service works, facilitated by Boeing Defence Australia.
Australian F-35A pilot Flight Lieutenant Adrian Herenda was in the cockpit of A35-001 as the clock ticked over the milestone.