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Historians Seek Unpublished Stories of Australian Aircrew in the Burma Theatre
NEWS HEADLINES In a commendable effort to commemorate the unsung heroes of World War II, esteemed historians Dr Andrew Kilsby and Dr Daryl Moran are embarking on an ambitious project to chronicle the untold history of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircrew in Royal...
Commemorative medallion and certificate of recognition
NEWS HEADLINES The Australian Government has produced a 50th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate of recognition, honouring the service of Australians who served in the Vietnam War. On 29 March 2023, Prime Minister Hon Anthony Albanese MP and Minister...
Hornet has new home in WA
NEWS HEADLINES Once a proud member of the Royal Australian Air Force's fleet, F/A-18 Hornet A21-101 has now found a new home at the Air Force Association's Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia. After years of dedicated service, A21-101 was retired from active...
War Horse Tornado Gifted to Australians
NEWS HEADLINES Australians have been gifted a priceless piece of history, with the Royal Air Force (RAF) donating a Tornado GR4 to the Air Force Association (WA Division) Aviation Heritage Museum. The aircraft, with registration ZG791, has made its way all the way...
Groundbreaking Work on Women, Peace, and Mental Health Earns Prestigious Conspicuous Service Cross
Groundbreaking Work on Women, Peace, and Mental Health Earns Prestigious Conspicuous Service Cross Squadron Leader Del Gaudry has been awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross in recognition of her outstanding achievements in the implementation of the National Action Plan...
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Abolished
NEWS HEADLINESThe Government will abolish the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and replace it with a new federal administrative review body. Key features of this new body will include: implementing a transparent and merit-based appointments process providing...
RAF Donates Tornado
NEWS HEADLINES The Royal Air Force has donated one of its retired Tornado aircrafts to Aviation Heritage Museum. Thank you to the Royal Air force for choosing to donate one of its retired Tornado GR4 aircraft to the Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia. The...
Govt Response to Royal Commission
NEWS HEADLINES The Government has tabled in Parliament its formal response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s Interim Report. The Interim Report made 13 key recommendations which fall within three key themes: improving...
Ad Astra Podcasts – Listen Now
NEWS HEADLINESAn initiative by AFA and AFA NSW to capture the recollections and experiences of both retired and serving Air Force personnel. Listen as a wide range of former and current Australian aviators share their stories of life in the Air Force with...
AFA Restructure
NEWS HEADLINES The Air Force Association’s national body, AFA Ltd, will restructure to form a smaller skill-based National Board of Directors and a Federation Council, the latter comprising representatives from each of the State/Territory Divisions. The decision to...