Air Force Association Ltd

The Air Force Association is established to foster friendships based on sharing Air Force and aviation experience, support commemorative activities, heritage and records of history, and provide for the welfare of members through advice, liaison and representation. 

Membership is open to serving and former members of the Australian Defence Force and Allied Armed Forces, their family members, current and former Air Force Cadets, Air League Cadets and members of the public who have not served in any air force, but who have an interest in aviation and who support the mission and objectives of the Air Force Association. 

Contact your State Division to join a Branch in your State and area.

Significant Air Force Commemorative Events - 2020

• Centenary of Australian Flying Corps and Air Force Association - 26 February
• Battle of the Bismarck Sea Commemoration  - 6 March
• RAAF 99^th Anniversary - 31 March - was held but participation curtailed 
• Anzac Day - 25 April - Due to COVID-19 virus, attendances at Commemorations have been cancelled
• Battle of the Coral Sea Commemoration - 8 May - cancelled
• Bomber Command Commemoration NSW/ACT - 7 June - cancelled
• Korean Veterans Commemoration - 27 July - cancelled
• Vietnam Veterans National Commemoration - 18 August - no decision yet, but probably will be cancelled
• Battle for Australia Commemoration - 4 September - to be decided
• Battle of Britain National Commemoration Hobart - 13-15 September - to be decided  
• Remembrance Day - All States - 11 November - to be decided

Major Forums 

ADSO

The Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO), was established late 2010 by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.  Read the Supplementary Submission to the Senate Committee by the Alliance.  Read the RSL and RAAF Association National Presidents' response to Minister Tehan's Statement to Parliament on 14 AUG 17.   

Read the Joint Media Statement  on the inclusion of Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (formerly ComSuper) in the Finance and Banking Royal Commission                      

ESORT

Ex Service Organisation Round Table, intended to enhance the capacity of the Repatriation Commission and Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, aims to address issues of strategic importance to the ex-service and defence communities and assist in setting directions for the medium to long term.  View the ESORT web site.