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The origins of the Royal Australian Air Force extend back to the early days of aviation, and we have made important contributions to defence and peacekeeping initiatives across the globe ever since.

1920-1929

Formation of the Australian Air Force

First Air Force Non Technical Training course 

First around Australia aerial survey flight

Aircraft production begins in Australia

 

Vickers Vimy leaving Point Cook

First freefall parachute jump in Australia

The first freefall parachute in Australia.

Flight Lieutenant Ellis Wackett made a freefall parachute jump from a D.H.9a over RAAF Base Richmond

First freefall parachute jump in Australia

Flight Lieutenant Ellis Wackett made a freefall parachute jump from a D.H.9a over RAAF Base Richmond, the first time this had occurred in Australia.

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Flight Lieutenant Ellis Wackett made a freefall parachute jump from a D.H.9a over RAAF Base Richmond
First freefall parachute jump in Australia