MEDIA
Keep up-to-date with our latest Association and industry news, insightful videos, national veterans forums we are involved in and our flagship publication, WINGS Magazine.
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News Headlines
Breaking and recent news about the Air Force Association, veterans updates, Air Force and Defence.
Air Force Association Community Aids in Successful War Widow Claim
In a notable achievement for the Hervey Bay RSL Sub-Branch, a complex War Widow Claim has been su...
Introduction of the Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets Bill 2023
The Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets (SAMS) Bill 2023 (the SAMS Bill) was introduced i...
Bravery with a golden touch
When ‘Albatross 04’, a RAAF 9 Squadron Iroquois helicopter, flew out of Vung Tau, Vietnam, on...
Missing RAAF WWII bomber and crew discovered in Papua New Guinea
Air Force has positively identified a Number 100 Squadron (100SQN) World War II Beaufort aircraft...
Ex-service people, experienced and ready
The Australian Government today launched the Ex-Service Veteran Employment national advertising c...
Appointment of Australian Defence Force senior leadership
The Australian Government is pleased to recommend to His Excellency, the Governor-General, a numb...
Forums
The Air Force Association is represented on most major National forums dealing with veterans’ issues.
We play a major role in supporting the retention and improvement of veterans’ benefits and the wellbeing of veterans and their families, regardless of their Service origin.
Alliance of Defence Service Organisations
ADSO provides a voice to government on issues impacting ADF members and their families.
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Australian Air Force Cadets Foundation
AFA is represented on the AAFC Foundation. Its core purpose is to develop pathways to a future in...
Ex-Service Organisation Round Table
The Ex-Service Organisation Round Table (ESORT) is a forum of all major ESOs, including the AFA.<...
DVA Operational Working Party
The DVA’s Operational Working Party (OWP) meets three times each year.
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Female Veterans and Veterans’ Families Forum
The Female Veterans and Veterans’ Families Forum aims to meet at least three times each year. ...
Younger Veterans Contemporary Needs Forum
The Younger Veterans – Contemporary Needs Forum assists in identifying priority emerging issues...
Wings Magazine
Established in 1942, Wings is the official flagship magazine of the Air Force Association and provides informative and often entertaining stories of Australia’s proud aviation history, veteran and family interest articles, aviation industry news, military aviation articles, and items on emerging technologies.
Published quarterly, Wings has become a sought after and widely respected aerospace magazine and is now available in print and online to the wider community.
Subscribe: You can subscribe here to receive a printed copy of Wings delivered via post or access the online version.
Wings for AFA Members
Air Force Association financial members receive a copy of Wings magazine as part of their membership.
To access Wings online:
AFA members will need to register their details to access Wings online on the Wings website here.
- Visit the Wings Magazine Australia website at: https://wingsmagazine.org
- Click on the Subscribe button on the menu bar (DO NOT USE THE LOGIN TAB)
- Scroll down and click on the Subscribe for Digital button
- Completing the Registration Form and submit.
Videos & Podcasts
Australian Flying Corps Centenary 2016 Commemoration
Air Force 2021 Celebrations
Ad Astra Aviator Podcasts
An initiative by AFA and AFA NSW to capture the recollections and experiences of both retired and serving Air Force personnel.
