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Vale – AM Selwyn David Evans AC, DSO, AFC RAAF
We remember Air Marshal Selwyn David Evans AC, DSO, AFC RAAF
(3 June 1925 – 2 September 2020).
The 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” – Sir Winston Churchill
2020 Air Force Association Trophy Winner Announced
The Air Force Association Trophy for 2020 has been awarded to HQ 86 Wing.
Honouring the RAAF on Vietnam Veterans’ Day
On this day, we pause and honour the more than 4000 members of the RAAF who served in Vietnam between the years 1964 and 1971.
The new B-21 Raider could hit a big milestone this year
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force’s super secret B-21 bomber program is gliding toward a major development milestone known as the critical design review, which is set to wrap up by the end of 2018, the director of the Air Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office said Monday.
Special edition – Veterans’ Covenant update
Welcome to this special edition of DVA e-news which looks specifically at the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant.
Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR) War Memorial Foundation Inc.
This is an open letter to all members of the RAAF that served in the Malaya Emergency and Indonesian Confrontation.
Korean War MIA Working Group
The Unrecovered War Casualties-Army (UWC-A) section in Army HQ was established to identify and recover the remains of Australian servicemen Missing in Action (MIA). It is the lead agency in the investigation and recovery activites.
Investigation into the DFRDB Scheme administration
The Commonwealth Ombudsman, Mr Michael Manthorpe, today released a report on the historic administration of the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB) scheme,
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Vale – AM Selwyn David Evans AC, DSO, AFC RAAF
NEWS HEADLINESWe remember Air Marshal Selwyn David Evans AC, DSO, AFC RAAF(3 June 1925 – 2 September 2020). From humble beginnings, Air Marshal Selwyn David Evans AC, DSO, AFC RAAF rose to be one of the most notable commanders in the RAAF’s first century. Air Force...
The 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
NEWS HEADLINES“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” - Sir Winston Churchill Eighty years ago, the Battle of Britain was fought in the skies over southern England. By May 1940 very little stood between Britain and the threat of...
2020 Air Force Association Trophy Winner Announced
NEWS HEADLINESThe Air Force Association Trophy has been awarded since 1961, which until the Air Force Reserve became an integral part of the Air Force workforce, was awarded to the most proficient RAAF Reserve squadron. The Award was deactivated in 2010 and then...
Honouring the RAAF on Vietnam Veterans’ Day
NEWS HEADLINES On 18th August, we commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. We remember the sacrifices of those who died and say thank you to almost 60,000 Australians who served during the 10 years of our involvement in...
The new B-21 Raider could hit a big milestone this year
NEWS HEADLINES By: Valerie Insinna - Defence News WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force’s super secret B-21 bomber program is gliding toward a major development milestone known as the critical design review, which is set to wrap up by the end of 2018, the director of the...
Special edition – Veterans’ Covenant update
NEWS HEADLINES Welcome to this special edition of DVA e-news which looks specifically at the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant. The Covenant encourages better recognition of the unique nature of military service and helps veterans and their families connect...
Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR) War Memorial Foundation Inc.
NEWS HEADLINES Patron Vice Chief Defence Force VADM Ray Griggs AO CSC RANPresident: Mr Les Bailey, 110/471 Maroondah Highway, Lilydale Vic 3140 Association Patrons RADM Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR His Excellency, General The Hon Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd.)PROGRESS...
Korean War MIA Working Group
NEWS HEADLINES Unrecovered War Casualties-Army The Unrecovered War Casualties-Army (UWC-A) section in Army HQ was established to identify and recover the remains of Australian servicemen Missing in Action (MIA). It is the lead agency in the investigation and recovery...
Investigation into the DFRDB Scheme administration
NEWS HEADLINES The Commonwealth Ombudsman, Mr Michael Manthorpe, today released a report on the historic administration of the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB) Scheme, the compulsory Australian Defence Force retirement scheme that began operating in...