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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 

General purpose uniforms (GPU)

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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16 Nov 2016

Arrival of the P-8A Poseidon

The first P-8A Poseidon aircraft arrived in Canberra on this day. 

The Royal Australian Air Force’s first P-8A Poseidon has arrived to its new home at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
16 Nov 2016

Arrival of the P-8A Poseidon

The first P-8A Poseidon aircraft, an important part of Australia's future maritime patrol and response strategy, arrived in Canberra on this day. Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, the P-8A aircraft has advanced sensors and mission systems, including a state-of-the-art multi-role radar, high definition cameras, and an acoustic system with four times the processing capacity of the AP-3C Orions. 

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