Planes put on a show

ESPERANCE stopped and stared at the sky on Tuesday afternoon as the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Roulettes took to the skies to perform a daring show over town. Six Pilatus PC-9A two seat single engine turboprop aircraft took part in an exciting …

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Planes put on a show

ESPERANCE stopped and stared at the sky on Tuesday afternoon as the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Roulettes took to the skies to perform a daring show over town. Six Pilatus PC-9A two seat single engine turboprop aircraft took part in an exciting …

Read more at Esperance Express.

Love in a battlefield: War zone proposal ‘so unique’

Love in a battlefield: War zone proposal 'so unique'This RAAF Operations Officer would rather her man propose to her while serving their country in a foreign war zone, decked out in uniform with service weapons at their sides. Thankfully for Cinda, she has a partner in RAAF Ground Defence Officer …

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Love in a battlefield

This RAAF Operations Officer would rather her man propose to her while serving their country in a foreign war zone, decked out in uniform with service weapons at their sides. Thankfully for Cinda, she has a partner in RAAF Ground Defence Officer …

Read more at Brisbane Times.

RAAF hot air balloon pops up at studying boy’s Carine home

The West Australian RAAF hot air balloon pops up at studying boy's Carine homeA Royal Australian Air Force hot air balloon unexpectedly landed on the front lawn of the Calley family's home on Shardlow Loop, Carine in Western Australia at about 5.30pm (WST) yesterday. The balloon, which is in Perth for the RAAF Base Pearce air …

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Hot air balloon pops up at Carine home

The balloon belongs to the Royal Australian Air Force, and was in town for the RAAF Base Pearce air show. Police have blocked off Shardlow Road and firefighters are at the scene, where hundreds of curious onlookers have gathered in the normally quiet …

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Hot air balloon lands in suburbs

The balloon, emblazoned with Royal Australian Air Force's logo, took off from Scarborough Beach and flew north-east causing alarm among residents across several suburbs who watched it fly dangerously low over houses. Witnesses said the balloon basket …

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Golf course landing for hot air balloon

RAAF spokesperson Leigh Harris said the golf course landing was part of the flight plan. A Royal Perth Golf Club spokeswoman said some of the players saw the landing. The spokeswoman said the club had no prior knowledge of the balloon's golf course …

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Domestic airport prospects loom at Richmond

BY TONY BOSWORTH SPENDING as little as $150 million could see a million passengers a year getting on and off Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Blue planes at RAAF Richmond as the base once more comes into the spotlight. And this time around the RAAF reeling …

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Lockheed Martin ready for RAAF F-35 training

Developed in conjunction with the RAAF, Mr Christner said the plan outlined the standing up of training facilities in Williamtown and Tindall, including schedule and contracting arrangements. Mr Christner said the company was unsure of how the …

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