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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.

2010-2019

Air Force introduced new aircraft to the fleet to enhance capability  

Goodbye F-111 

First Indigenous elder of the RAAF 

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Extensive humanitarian assistance by Air Force through disasters such as floods in Pakistan, MRH370 search, Bushfires and COVID-19 response

KC-30A MRTT and E-7A Wedgetail conduct Air to Air refuelling testing in the airspace near RAAF Williamtown
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01 Jun 2011

Delivery of KC-30A

The Air Force took delivery of the first of a planned total of five Airbus Military A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, designated the KC-30A.

First of the MRTT aircraft arrives
01 Jun 2011

Delivery of KC-30A

The Air Force took delivery of the first of a planned total of five Airbus Military A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, designated the KC-30A. The aircraft, A39-003, was officially handed over to No 33 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley upon arrival from Madrid, Spain.

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First of the MRTT aircraft arrives
First of the MRTT aircraft arrives
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21 Sep 2014

Operation OKRA

Deployment of F/A-18F Super Hornets, KC-30A, E-7A Wedgetail and Air Force personnel to Middle East to form the Air Task Group on Operation OKRA.

Troops preparing for departure on a C-17 to the Middle East on Operation Okra
21 Sep 2014

Operation OKRA

F/A-18F Super Hornets, KC-30A, E-7A Wedgetail and Air Force support personnel deployed to the Middle East to form the Air Task Group on Operation OKRA with the main contingent departing on this day. The mission of the Air Task Group was to contribute to international efforts to disrupt and degrade operations of the terrorist group known as Islamic State.

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