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2nd May 2019

… to Langley. See US News Australian Lightning latest More RAAF F-35As arrive at Williamtown. See World News A 380th Air Expeditionary … crew chief meets an F-35A of the 466th FS at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, on April 15. USAF/SSgt Chris …

25th April 2019

… the 14th and last rotation of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) crews … by Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) at its facility at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. The first aircraft made its … 2018 The RAAF’s six Wedgetail aircraft are based at RAAF Williamtown, north of Sydney and home to most of the air …

25th April 2019

… and control officer) began Wedgetail training with the RAAF’s 2 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales in September 2018. With Boeing’s …

By Nigel Pittaway 28th March 2019

… Programme. The final aircraft was handed over to the RAAF on March 7, 2019. Skyline Aviation’s name and the … facility at Newcastle Airport, across the runway from RAAF Williamtown – which is the home of the RAAF’s 78 Wing and one … the Royal Canadian Air Force were flown to Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake in Alberta on February 18, 2019, following …

21st February 2019

… Australasia THE ROYAL Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) No 2 Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) has applied … tiger’s head on a black background. Operating out of RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, No 2 OCU’s primary role is …

21st February 2019

… markings have been applied as the unit, stationed at RAAF Base Williamtown, begins its final year as a ‘classic’Hornet …

28th March 2019

… F-35A Lightning II A35-009 is one of two assigned to RAAF Base Williamtown with the tail markings of 3 Squadron. THE 2019 …

21st March 2019

… Aggressor Squadron conduct a joint training mission with RAAF F/A-18As from 2 OCU during a deployment to RAAF Base Williamtown. Australian Defence Force Assigned to the 77th …

24th January 2019

… 10, 2018, with the arrival of the first two examples at RAAF Base Williamtown, north of Sydney. The two F-35As (A35-009 and …

17th January 2019

… the Hopi Reservation, Arizona, prior to their flight to Williamtown. CPL Dan Pinhorn/Commonwealth of Australia As the … to be permanently based in Australia touched down at RAAF Base Williamtown, north of Sydney, on December 10, officials …

17th January 2019

… The first two F-35As for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) arrived in the country on December 10. The Australian … by No 3 Squadron, part of the Air Combat Group at RAAF Base Williamtown. … F-35As Arrive in Australia …

4th October 2018

… THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN Air Force (RAAF) accepted its first F-35A Lightning II to be operated by … A35-009 was handed over to the unit at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. It will be the first RAAF Joint Strike Fighter … in December. No 3 Squadron will operate from RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales. Australia now has a total of …

3rd January 2019

… [NEWS] HEADLINES FIRST F-35As DELIVERED TO WILLIAMTOWN The first two RAAF F-35As were joined by F/A-18A/B Hornets as they arrived … AFB, Arizona, en route to their new home station at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales on December 3. The ferry …

By Sérgio Santana 3rd January 2019

… This requirement from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was launched in 1994, a need for an AEW&C aircraft … RAAF service on May 5, 2010 with No 2 Squadron at RAAFB Williamtown. The sixth example was delivered on May 2, 2012. … F/A-18F Super Hornets — left Australia for Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. The initial deployment saw …

By Nigel Pittaway 22nd November 2018

… including the formal unveiling of new markings for the RAAF’s ‘Roulettes’ aerobatic team, the delivery of the 10th … during the month, with the arrival of the aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, south east of Brisbane. During the four-month … Hawk Mk127 into BAE Systems’ upgrade programme at RAAF Williamtown, north of Sydney, and the delivery of the 10th …