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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.

1970-1979

 

F-4E Phantom arrives

F-111C arrives at Amberley

Cyclone Tracy

Caribou hijacked

WRAAF disbanded - personnel join RAAF

 

Caribou in Red Cross markings for service in Portugese Timor, 1975
Display Date
14 Sep 1970

Air Force takes delivery of F-4E Phantom Aircraft

The first five of 24 F-4E Phantom aircraft, arrived at RAAF Base Amberley.

Two F-4E Phantom Aircraft in flight
14 Sep 1970

Air Force takes delivery of F-4E Phantom Aircraft

The first five of 24 F-4E Phantom aircraft, arrived at RAAF Base Amberley to provide Australia with an interim strike capability pending delivery of F-111s that were on order but had been subjected to various delays. The supersonic F-4E provided a substantial leap in technology and capability compared to the superseded Canberra, and provided the RAAF with experience on the systems and maintenance of modern strike aircraft.

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