NEWS HEADLINES
Vale – AM Selwyn David Evans AC, DSO, AFC RAAF
We remember Air Marshal Selwyn David Evans AC, DSO, AFC RAAF.
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
Honouring the RAAF on Vietnam Veterans’ Day
On 18 August every year, we pause and honour the more than 4000 members of the RAAF who served in Vietnam between the years 1964 – 1971, and in 1975.
Korean War MIA Working Group
The Unrecovered War Casualties-Army (UWC-A) is the lead agency established to identify and recover Australian servicemen MIA.
Investigation into the DFRDB Scheme
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has released a report on the DFRDB scheme.
MORE NEWS
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
Canberra's Vibe Hotel was the setting for the Vietnam50 Commemorative Dinner, a night that honoured the service and sacrifices the RAAF Vietnam War veterans. Canberra's Vibe Hotel was the setting for the Vietnam50 Commemorative Dinner, a night that honoured the...
Scootaville 2023 – Adventure & Philanthropy
This year’s Scootaville charity ride has proved to be a masterful blend of adventure and philanthropy, serving as a shining example of how enriching life experiences can also make a significant social impact. Over the span of 18 days, participants rode small motor...
Air Force Association Updates Strategic Plan
The Air Force Association (AFA) National Board recently held a Strategic Planning Session in Canberra to evaluate and update the organisation’s key elements: Vision, Mission, Values, Strategic Objectives and Key Initiatives. The aim of the update is to further align...
Sharon Bown Honoured – Member of the Order of Australia
Sharon Bown, a Royal Australian Air Force veteran and ambassador for the Air Force Association, has been honoured with an appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia. The award recognises her extraordinary dedication and service to Australian veterans and their...