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Air Force Centenary
Air Force 2021: The RAAF will mark its Centenary with a full flypast over the national capital.
WINGS Autumn Edition Out Now.
The Autumn edition of WINGS celebrates an Air Force milestone.
RAAF 100 SQN re-established
AFA welcomes re-establishment of No.100 Squadron.
From the President – February 2021
Your monthly Association update from the AFA National President.
Defence & Veteran Suicide Prevention
Air Force Association Position on Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention.
WINGS Summer Edition Out Now!
Your Summer edition of WINGS magazine is out now!
IGADF Inquiry Into Alleged War Crimes
Official Air Force Association Statement on IGADF Inquiry
Magpie 91 – Bracelets Closed
Marking the 50th Anniversary of the loss of No2 Squadron’s Magpie 91.
From the National President’s Desk – Oct 2020
Your monthly Association update from the AFA National President
The 50th Anniversary of the Loss of Magpie 91
Tuesday 3rd November marks the 50th Anniversary of the loss of Magpie 91.
Productivity Commission Report – Interim Response
The Interim Response to the Productivity Commission Report has been tabled in Parliament.
The Federal Budget – What It Means For Veterans
AFA National President summarises the Federal Budget as it relates to veterans.
Interim National Commissioner Appointed
Dr Bernadette Boss CSC appointed interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention.
Air Force Association Trophy 2020 Award
HQ 86 Wing is the 2020 recipient of the Air Force Association Trophy.
Protected: Association Support for ADF Firefighters
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Air Commodore James Badgery Appointed to the AFA National Board
The Air Force Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Air Commodore James Badgery to its National Board. AIRCDRE Badgery, currently serving as the Chief of Staff at the Air Force Headquarters, boasts an illustrious career spanning almost three decades....
Vern Roberts Featured in Air Force Association Podcast Series
The Air Force Association NSW Division proudly presents a new addition to its acclaimed podcast series, featuring the captivating journey of Vern Roberts, a distinguished veteran who recently celebrated his 99th birthday. Born on October 25, 1924, in Footscray,...
Honouring Outstanding Youth
In August of 1966, during the historic Battle of Long Tan in Vietnam, 108 Australian men found themselves in a dire situation, outnumbered 10 to one by a formidable Viet Cong Battalion. They displayed extraordinary courage, resilience and teamwork to survive against...
A Sky-High Celebration in Newcastle
The first Newcastle Air Show in over a decade, held 18 and 19 November, has been hailed a success. The Royal Australian Air Force showcased its prowess with an array of aircraft that captivated tens of thousands of spectators. The event featured classic planes like...
Gina Rinehart digs in for war vets
Article by Joe Spagnolo courtesy of the West Australian. Gina Rinehart has partnered with the Australian Air Force Association and RSLWA to provide much-needed accommodation for WA war veterans. Mrs Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has bought a property and paid for the...
Tickets for international 2024 Anzac Day services now available
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is pleased to announce that tickets are now available to attend the 2024 Anzac Day Dawn Services in France and Türkiye. Recognising the 109th anniversary of the start of the 1915 Gallipoli campaign in the First World War, services...
Air Commodore James Badgery Appointed to the AFA National Board
The Air Force Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Air Commodore James Badgery to its National Board. AIRCDRE Badgery, currently serving as the Chief of Staff at the Air Force Headquarters, boasts an illustrious career spanning almost three decades....
Celebrating Skies and Landscapes – Scott Leggo’s Artistic Flight
RAAF veteran Scott Leggo now commands not the sky but the realm of landscape photography with an unparalleled vision. Melbourne-raised Scott Leggo's 10 years with the RAAF equipped him with precision and perseverance—qualities that have propelled his second career....
Call to Locate Operation Totem Veterans for Oral History Project
The Air Force Association (AFA) would like to inform its members of an ongoing search by the British Nuclear Test Veterans Association (BNTVA) to find surviving veterans of Operation Totem. The BNTVA, which works to preserve the histories of those involved in British...
Vietnam50 Commemorative Dinner Honours Veterans and Bridges Generations
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