Discover what happens on Australia’s ‘mega’ Defence base at Amberley, including the aircrews that fly our military aircraft, the personnel who maintain and support operations, Australian Army activities – and the Defence families who live in Ipswich.
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How to celebrate ANZAC day in times like these
WORDS BY RENAE BERRY The human spirit is stronger than ever, and with that strength and solidarity, even socially isolated, ...
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St Mary’s College Ipswich rocketing girls into STEM careers
Helicopters on the oval, rockets flying through the air and female Aerospace experts answering questions. St Mary’s College Ipswich was ...
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30 years in the RAAF with Flight Lieutenant Sonya Etches
Flight Lieutenant Sonya Etches has been working in the RAAF for over thirty years. She is currently a Nursing Officer ...
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Explore the inside of a Caribou aircraft
The first three Canadian De Havilland DH-4C Caribous arrived in Australia almost 56 years ago to the day, on March ...
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RAAF Supports Bushfire Rescues
Australian Defence Force assets and personnel are often called upon to support mitigation efforts during emergencies and disastrous situations, so ...
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Welcome to our Defence families: 79 years of air power at RAAF base Amberley
Ipswich is a Defence Force city, with RAAF Base Amberley on its doorstep and the Air Base contributing substantially to ...
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Super Hornet combines fire power with EW technology
Any discussion of the Air Power capability resident at RAAF Base Amberley has to include the performance of the two ...
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Fitness training for firefighters
Fitness is an important aspect of working life for all members of the Australian Defence Force, and Physical Training Instructors ...
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