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Pilgrimage to the Townsville War Cemetery
The RAAF Association, Townsville Branch invites media and the general public to join them on a pilgrimage to the Townsville War Cemetery, to remember those Defence Force personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice during operational service in the Second World War...
Vietnam50 national commemorative service: 18 August 2023
On 18 August 2023, Australians will come together to recognise all those who served in the Vietnam War at a commemorative service at the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial, Anzac Parade in Canberra. The Vietnam War was the longest 20th Century conflict in...
Dambusters: Celebrating 80 Years of Living History
On 17 May, the South Australia Division solemnly commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the Dambusters Raid. Many gathered at the Air Force Memorial, Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide, to honour the courageous aircrew involved in the historic World War II mission....
Bomber Command Aviators Honoured
Air Force Association (SA) was honoured to have three veterans attend the 2023 Bomber Command Commemorative Service, at the Air Force Memorial, Torrens Parade Ground, on 3 June 2023. The service was co-hosted by RAAF Edinburgh based No 462 Squadron to mark the 80th...
Historic Vimy Flag On Show at RAAF Edinburgh
Members of the Air Force Association (South Australia) were on hand for the unveiling of a Vimy Flag at RAAF Edinburgh. The historic flag is on permanent loan from the association and will be displayed in the Sergeants Mess at the base. The 100-year-old Vimy Flag was...
Celebrating 80th Anniversary of WW2 Dambusters
The 80th Anniversary of the Dambusters Raid was marked with a commemoration service at the Air Force Memorial, Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide. The service was co-hosted by the Air Force Association (South Australia) and RAAF Edinburgh, on Wednesday 17th May. This...
Historians Seek Unpublished Stories of Australian Aircrew in the Burma Theatre
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 Air Force...
Commemorative medallion and certificate of recognition
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 for Veterans’...
Hornet has new home in WA
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 duty in 2021....
War Horse Tornado Gifted to Australians
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 from Southampton,...