WGCDR William ‘Bill’ Simpson McAloney

WGCDR William ‘Bill’ Simpson McAloney

Engine Fitter / Engineer – Albert/George Medal Recipient Incredible bravery at the most junior rank The second oldest child and eldest son of William Samuel McAloney and his wife Mary Murphy, William Simpson McAloney was born on 12 May 1910, in Adelaide. He completed...
Commemorative medallion and certificate of recognition

Commemorative medallion and certificate of recognition

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...
Hornet has new home in WA

Hornet has new home in WA

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...
Govt Response to Royal Commission

Govt Response to Royal Commission

Govt Response to Royal Commission The Government has tabled in Parliament its formal response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s Interim Report. The Interim Report made 13 key recommendations which fall within three key...