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On 31 March 2021, the Royal Australian Air Force will mark 100 years of service to Australia.

Our Journey

From our modest beginnings in 1921, Air Force has grown into a potent, world class Air Force which Australia relies upon in both conflict and peace. The men and women of the Royal Australian Air Force have achieved great success in serving Australia and its national interests over the past 100 years.

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Our People

We've launched the series 'Our Air Force, Our People' to share the stories of some of our extraordinary men and women and what the Centenary means to them. These stories will demonstrate the diversity of our current force and the excellence and passion that Air Force members demonstrate every day across Australia and around the world.

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Presentation of the new Queens Colours to the Royal Australian Air Force by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
31 Mar 2021 to 31 Mar 2021

Queen's Colour Presentation Parade

On 31 March 2021, the Royal Australian Air Force will mark 100 years of service to Australia.

Spectacular Flypast
31 Mar 2021 to 31 Mar 2021

Spectacular Centenary Flypast

On 31 March 2021, 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 aircraft!

Avalon Air Show
26 Nov 2021 to 28 Nov 2021

Australian International Airshow 2021

AVALON 2021 will be held from Tuesday 23 November to Sunday 28 November, 2021.

RAAF Base entrance sign
21 Nov 2021 to 21 Nov 2021

Air Force Centenary Memorial Dedication

A Royal Australian Air Force Centenary Memorial will be dedicated at RAAF Base Point Cook in November 2021. 

ANZAC day
25 Apr 2021 to 25 Apr 2021

ANZAC Day 2021

ANZAC Day ceremonies and events will include a special mention of the Air Force Centenary.  

Science of Flight

Ever wondered how a plane takes off and stays in the air? Discover the science of flight by creating your very own flying aircraft.

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News

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Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin (ret'd)
05 Mar 2021

Our Air Force, Our People - Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin (Ret'd)

Mark Binskin was born in Campbelltown, NSW, and as long as he can remember he has always wanted to fly.

Inspired by his father’s love of flying, and with support of his parents,  his desire to fly was reinforced when two Mirage jets flew low over his home and the trailing pilot looked out of the cockpit directly at him, and from that moment he focused on flying fast jets.

Peter Overton
26 Feb 2021

Our Air Force, Our People - Wing Commander Peter Overton

Growing up in Sydney, Peter Overton moved from North Sydney Boys High to Macquarie University and graduated with a Bachelor of Economics, however his love of storytelling and discovering more about people won out and drew him to the media.

Caribou
24 Feb 2021

Top 10 Iconic RAAF Aircraft - 5. de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou

At number 5 in our iconic aircraft countdown is a long-serving workhorse ideal for getting in and out of tight spaces: the de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou.

Betty Howells (nee Raby) celebrated her 100th birthday on 21 February, 2021
23 Feb 2021

Turning 100 with Air Force

Already seven weeks old when the Royal Australian Air Force was formed on 31 March, 1921, Betty Howells celebrated her 100th birthday on 21 February, 2021.

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