Brian Lugg talks us through the transition of the RAAF Chinook to the Australian Army and some of his experiences in both services.
On 19 February 1942, Japanese aircraft launched the first major air attack on the Australian mainland, striking the northern city of Darwin. The devastating raids marked the start of an extended air campaign that would see Darwin and northern Australia repeatedly...
In our continuing series on RAAF operations, we take a look at the defence of Port Moresby. In 1942, Port Moresby stood between the Japanese advance and Australia’s north-eastern approaches. After the fall of Rabaul, the town came under relentless air attacks and...
Australia's decision to acquire the F-111 wasn't driven by prestige—it was born from necessity. We explore the strategic realities that shaped one of the RAAF's most important procurement decisions. With the rise of Cold War tensions in Southeast Asia and Indonesia's...