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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.

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Introduction of the Caribou 

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08 Aug 1964

RAAF arrives in Vietnam

Three DHC-4 Caribou Mk 1 transports arrived at Vung Tau, marking the start of an Air Force presence during the Vietnam War which would last until February 1972.

RAAF DHC4 Caribou A4-159 on the flight line at the Vung Tau airfield
08 Aug 1964

RAAF arrives in Vietnam

Three DHC-4 Caribou Mk 1 transports arrived at Vung Tau, a coastal city 60 kilometres south-east of the South Vietnamese capital, Saigon, marking the start of an Air Force presence during the Vietnam War which would last until February 1972. The aircraft were on their delivery flight from Canada when they were diverted at Butterworth, Malaysia, to equip RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam, a new unit brought into existence at Butterworth on 20 July.

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RAAF DHC4 Caribou A4-159 on the flight line at the Vung Tau airfield
RAAF DHC4 Caribou A4-159 on the flight line at the Vung Tau airfield
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