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Air Force Centenary
The Royal Australian Air Force will mark its 100th anniversary with a mass flypast over Canberra – a rare and exciting opportunity to see a wide range of current and historic military aircraft. On Wednesday 31 March 2021 Air Force is marking is 100th anniversary with...
WINGS Autumn Edition Out Now.
In this edition we celebrate an Air Force milestone and look back on the RAAF's early years.
RAAF 100 SQN re-established
The Air Force Association has congratulated Air Force on its decision to reform No.100 Squadron, which operated between 1942-1946 in the defence of Australia against the Japanese during WWII. AFA President Carl Schiller said, “Throughout its wartime operations, 115...
From the President – February 2021
Despite the downsides of 2020, the year provided several positives that I will cover in this report. We can be easily drawn into the gloom with much of the news and social media focusing on the negatives. I’m not against social media. However, if used incorrectly,...
Defence & Veteran Suicide Prevention
AFA Letter to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs on Defence and Veteran suicide prevention In a letter to the Minister for Veterans Affairs, the Air Force Association has reaffirmed its support for the appointment of a National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran...
WINGS Summer Edition Out Now!
The latest edition of Wings magazine - the official publication of the Air Force Association - is out now. Please click on the image below to access or subscribe for your hard copy here.
IGADF Inquiry Into Alleged War Crimes
Official Air Force Association Response to IGADF Inquiry into Alleged War Crimes Committed By Australian Troops in Afghanistan The Air Force Association is concerned the media and other reporting of the alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan is having a serious...
Magpie 91 – Bracelets Closed
Tuesday 3 November 2020 marked the 50th Anniversary of the loss of No 2 Squadron Canberra aircraft callsign “Magpie 91”. Tuesday 3 November 2020 marked the 50th Anniversary of the loss of No 2 Squadron Canberra aircraft callsign “Magpie 91”. A commemoration ceremony...
From the National President’s Desk – Oct 2020
From the National President's Desk - October 2020 Air Force Association Foundation In my September 2020 newsletter, I mentioned the National Board (AFA Ltd) was to discuss the establishment of a national charitable foundation. On September 29th, the Board agreed...
The 50th Anniversary of the Loss of Magpie 91
Tuesday 3rd November marks the 50th Anniversary of the loss of Magpie 91. Group Captain Carl Schiller, OAM, CSM (Retd), National President of the Air Force Association shares the story of the eventual repatriation of Flying Officer Michael Herbert and Pilot Officer...