Formed in March 1943, 617 Squadron was created for a specific purpose – to execute arguably the most daring and innovative air raid of World War II, over the dams in Germany’s Ruhr Valley. Now, as then, the RAF continues to deliver precision air power in defence of the UK and her Allies. Today’s 617 … Dowiedz się więcej
With 20 people providing the muscle to drag a 36-tonne C-130J over 10m, No 37 Squadron recently raised $1000 for the Special Olympics. They were among more than 700 NSW law enforcement and emergency services personnel who competed in the recent RAAF Base Richmond Emergency Services plane pull. For the third year in a row, … Dowiedz się więcej
The Royal Air Force’s famous „Dambusters”, 617 Squadron, have taken over from 12 (Bomber) Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The handover marks the start of 617 Squadron’s final mission as a Tornado GR4 Squadron, working alongside the RAF’s 904 Expeditionary Air Wing at Kandahar. A member of 617 Squadron aircrew inspects one of the aircraft … Dowiedz się więcej
During the morning of Oct. 22, the aircraft parking ramps at a deployed location roared to life. Checklists were run, hatches checked, and missions briefed as the crew chiefs, support units and air crew carefully prepared an MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft for flight, just as they would on any other morning. Except this was … Dowiedz się więcej
Almost every unit in the IAF has a superstition of some kind, a talisman, or ancient tradition. So why is there a donkey in the courtyard of the „Knights of the North” squadron? Which coin do soldiers of the „Knights of the Orange Tail” squadron carry in their pockets? And why is a black cat … Dowiedz się więcej
Fighter jets and personnel are participating in Exercise Faru Sumu at RAAF Base Tindal from October 21 until November 8. Faru Sumu is a three week biannual exercise during which up to 18 F/A-18F Super Hornets and 250 personnel from No 1 and 6 Squadrons are tested in the employment of weapons systems. The Commanding … Dowiedz się więcej