Ooooh, she's a beauty 😍
#AusAirForce
#AusAirForce
Big news from Australia!
- L3Harris confirmed it'll deliver the MC-55A Peregrine later this year, and revealed that it's ''preparing a similar G550-based aircraft for a different customer”, most likely Italy.
- Bombardier signed a deal with an Australian contractor for two Challenger 650 ISR jets
- L3Harris confirmed it'll deliver the MC-55A Peregrine later this year, and revealed that it's ''preparing a similar G550-based aircraft for a different customer”, most likely Italy.
- Bombardier signed a deal with an Australian contractor for two Challenger 650 ISR jets
March 31, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Ooooh, she's a beauty 😍
#AusAirForce
#AusAirForce
Wing Commander Phil Eldridge of 2 Operational Conversion Unit sending it at at the Hunter Valley Airshow in the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II A35-048.
https://mtr.bio/david-platt-photos
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#aircraft
#airshow
#ausairforce
#avgeeks
#aviation
#canon
#f35
#RAAF
#royalaustralianairforce
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#aircraft
#airshow
#ausairforce
#avgeeks
#aviation
#canon
#f35
#RAAF
#royalaustralianairforce
March 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Wing Commander Phil Eldridge of 2 Operational Conversion Unit sending it at at the Hunter Valley Airshow in the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II A35-048.
https://mtr.bio/david-platt-photos
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#aircraft
#airshow
#ausairforce
#avgeeks
#aviation
#canon
#f35
#RAAF
#royalaustralianairforce
https://mtr.bio/david-platt-photos
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#aircraft
#airshow
#ausairforce
#avgeeks
#aviation
#canon
#f35
#RAAF
#royalaustralianairforce
KP in the F-35 climbs like it owns the sky flares popping, heat shimmer, and that lightning sound you feel in your chest.
Shot at @ausairforce Richmond Airshow
📸: @davidplattphotos #AusAirForce #F35 #LightningII #militaryaviation #airshow #fastjets #aviationphotography #RIC25
Shot at @ausairforce Richmond Airshow
📸: @davidplattphotos #AusAirForce #F35 #LightningII #militaryaviation #airshow #fastjets #aviationphotography #RIC25
October 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
KP in the F-35 climbs like it owns the sky flares popping, heat shimmer, and that lightning sound you feel in your chest.
Shot at @ausairforce Richmond Airshow
📸: @davidplattphotos #AusAirForce #F35 #LightningII #militaryaviation #airshow #fastjets #aviationphotography #RIC25
Shot at @ausairforce Richmond Airshow
📸: @davidplattphotos #AusAirForce #F35 #LightningII #militaryaviation #airshow #fastjets #aviationphotography #RIC25
A recent addition to the Aviation Heritage Museum of WA
AusAirForce F/A-18 (classic) Hornet | A21-101 | Image 3&4
Royal Air Force Paniva Tornado GR.4 | ZG791 | Image 1&2
AusAirForce F/A-18 (classic) Hornet | A21-101 | Image 3&4
Royal Air Force Paniva Tornado GR.4 | ZG791 | Image 1&2
April 2, 2024 at 9:43 AM
A recent addition to the Aviation Heritage Museum of WA
AusAirForce F/A-18 (classic) Hornet | A21-101 | Image 3&4
Royal Air Force Paniva Tornado GR.4 | ZG791 | Image 1&2
AusAirForce F/A-18 (classic) Hornet | A21-101 | Image 3&4
Royal Air Force Paniva Tornado GR.4 | ZG791 | Image 1&2
Defence Operations:
8️⃣🌙missions
9️⃣☀missions
8️⃣1️⃣Typhoon sorties
1️⃣1️⃣0️⃣+ Hrs flown
1️⃣4️⃣0️⃣+ Aircraft refuelled by Voyager including Typhoon, F-35 & EA-18 Growlers ✈️
Over 7️⃣0️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ LBs of fuel dispensed💪⛽️
Now Ex BAMBOO EAGLE begins, keep watching!👀
#RoyalAirForce #AusAirForce #usairforce
8️⃣🌙missions
9️⃣☀missions
8️⃣1️⃣Typhoon sorties
1️⃣1️⃣0️⃣+ Hrs flown
1️⃣4️⃣0️⃣+ Aircraft refuelled by Voyager including Typhoon, F-35 & EA-18 Growlers ✈️
Over 7️⃣0️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ LBs of fuel dispensed💪⛽️
Now Ex BAMBOO EAGLE begins, keep watching!👀
#RoyalAirForce #AusAirForce #usairforce
February 13, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Defence Operations:
8️⃣🌙missions
9️⃣☀missions
8️⃣1️⃣Typhoon sorties
1️⃣1️⃣0️⃣+ Hrs flown
1️⃣4️⃣0️⃣+ Aircraft refuelled by Voyager including Typhoon, F-35 & EA-18 Growlers ✈️
Over 7️⃣0️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ LBs of fuel dispensed💪⛽️
Now Ex BAMBOO EAGLE begins, keep watching!👀
#RoyalAirForce #AusAirForce #usairforce
8️⃣🌙missions
9️⃣☀missions
8️⃣1️⃣Typhoon sorties
1️⃣1️⃣0️⃣+ Hrs flown
1️⃣4️⃣0️⃣+ Aircraft refuelled by Voyager including Typhoon, F-35 & EA-18 Growlers ✈️
Over 7️⃣0️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ LBs of fuel dispensed💪⛽️
Now Ex BAMBOO EAGLE begins, keep watching!👀
#RoyalAirForce #AusAirForce #usairforce
Just finished reading @almurray’s 📖. Learnt lots about airborne ops & for the first time the battle of Arnhem made sense to me. Great shout out too to WO Keith Prowd @AusAirForce, a glider pilot with No. 196 Sqn who also flew on #DDay. Prowd was awarded a 🇳🇱 Airman’s Cross.
November 13, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Just finished reading @almurray’s 📖. Learnt lots about airborne ops & for the first time the battle of Arnhem made sense to me. Great shout out too to WO Keith Prowd @AusAirForce, a glider pilot with No. 196 Sqn who also flew on #DDay. Prowd was awarded a 🇳🇱 Airman’s Cross.
Join us tomorrow for the next speaker in our Author talk series at @AWMemorial. Diana Thorp will share her journey tracking down 🇦🇺women who joined the @AusAirForce @Australian_Navy @AustralianArmy in #WWII
For more: www.awm.gov.au/events/autho...
For more: www.awm.gov.au/events/autho...
August 18, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Join us tomorrow for the next speaker in our Author talk series at @AWMemorial. Diana Thorp will share her journey tracking down 🇦🇺women who joined the @AusAirForce @Australian_Navy @AustralianArmy in #WWII
For more: www.awm.gov.au/events/autho...
For more: www.awm.gov.au/events/autho...
I watched #RiverFire from Customs House last night. Have a great #BrisFestival if you’re attending any of the events - www.brisbanefestival.com.au. #BrisbaneFestival #AusAirForce #FlyOver #Fireworks #fireworksshow #FireworkShow #FlyingActivity #Riverfire2025 #Brisbane #Qld #Queensland #Australia
September 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I watched #RiverFire from Customs House last night. Have a great #BrisFestival if you’re attending any of the events - www.brisbanefestival.com.au. #BrisbaneFestival #AusAirForce #FlyOver #Fireworks #fireworksshow #FireworkShow #FlyingActivity #Riverfire2025 #Brisbane #Qld #Queensland #Australia
RAAF Roulettes Transition 🇦🇺. 2019.
‘ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE ROULETTES 🇦🇺’.👇
m.facebook.com/AirForceRoul...
‘ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE 🇦🇺’.👇
www.facebook.com/AusAirForce
‘ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE ROULETTES 🇦🇺’.👇
m.facebook.com/AirForceRoul...
‘ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE 🇦🇺’.👇
www.facebook.com/AusAirForce
March 20, 2026 at 11:52 AM
RAAF Roulettes Transition 🇦🇺. 2019.
‘ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE ROULETTES 🇦🇺’.👇
m.facebook.com/AirForceRoul...
‘ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE 🇦🇺’.👇
www.facebook.com/AusAirForce
‘ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE ROULETTES 🇦🇺’.👇
m.facebook.com/AirForceRoul...
‘ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE 🇦🇺’.👇
www.facebook.com/AusAirForce
Source: @defencegeek on X
RT @AusAirForce: Honouring a herculean legacy 💪✈️
Past and present members of 37 Squadron came together at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW, to celebrate six decades of C-130 Hercules operations and a milestone of more than 500,000 flight hours. (1/2)
RT @AusAirForce: Honouring a herculean legacy 💪✈️
Past and present members of 37 Squadron came together at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW, to celebrate six decades of C-130 Hercules operations and a milestone of more than 500,000 flight hours. (1/2)
September 28, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Source: @defencegeek on X
RT @AusAirForce: Honouring a herculean legacy 💪✈️
Past and present members of 37 Squadron came together at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW, to celebrate six decades of C-130 Hercules operations and a milestone of more than 500,000 flight hours. (1/2)
RT @AusAirForce: Honouring a herculean legacy 💪✈️
Past and present members of 37 Squadron came together at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW, to celebrate six decades of C-130 Hercules operations and a milestone of more than 500,000 flight hours. (1/2)
Source: @defencegeek on X
RT @AusAirForce: An ‘elephant walk’ of air-to-air refuellers from the Royal Australian Air Force, @RoyalAirForce, @usairforce, Spanish Air…
RT @AusAirForce: An ‘elephant walk’ of air-to-air refuellers from the Royal Australian Air Force, @RoyalAirForce, @usairforce, Spanish Air…
July 30, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Source: @defencegeek on X
RT @AusAirForce: An ‘elephant walk’ of air-to-air refuellers from the Royal Australian Air Force, @RoyalAirForce, @usairforce, Spanish Air…
RT @AusAirForce: An ‘elephant walk’ of air-to-air refuellers from the Royal Australian Air Force, @RoyalAirForce, @usairforce, Spanish Air…
🫡 1912 - 1921 The Australian Flying Corps (AFC)
🫡 1921 - 2025 The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
🫡 Thank you to all who have served this great nation 🇦🇺
#AusAirForce
31/03/2025
🫡 1921 - 2025 The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
🫡 Thank you to all who have served this great nation 🇦🇺
#AusAirForce
31/03/2025
March 31, 2025 at 3:18 AM
🫡 1912 - 1921 The Australian Flying Corps (AFC)
🫡 1921 - 2025 The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
🫡 Thank you to all who have served this great nation 🇦🇺
#AusAirForce
31/03/2025
🫡 1921 - 2025 The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
🫡 Thank you to all who have served this great nation 🇦🇺
#AusAirForce
31/03/2025
Want to find out about AI integration for our @AusAirForce?
Check out @DAIRNet_AI's next seminar 8 May to hear about one way Plan Jericho Disruptive Innovation is creating an integrated force, capable of fighting & winning in the information age
https://bit.ly/42WqoAh
Check out @DAIRNet_AI's next seminar 8 May to hear about one way Plan Jericho Disruptive Innovation is creating an integrated force, capable of fighting & winning in the information age
https://bit.ly/42WqoAh
May 6, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Want to find out about AI integration for our @AusAirForce?
Check out @DAIRNet_AI's next seminar 8 May to hear about one way Plan Jericho Disruptive Innovation is creating an integrated force, capable of fighting & winning in the information age
https://bit.ly/42WqoAh
Check out @DAIRNet_AI's next seminar 8 May to hear about one way Plan Jericho Disruptive Innovation is creating an integrated force, capable of fighting & winning in the information age
https://bit.ly/42WqoAh
A real honour to brief the Australian #FlightTest Symposium at #UQ with #AusAirForce discussing 20 years of #UAS test, lessons learned and themes from that moving forward.
#ASPC_Australia @aspi-org #AAUS_Live #AustralianArmy #TheCentralBlue
#ASPC_Australia @aspi-org #AAUS_Live #AustralianArmy #TheCentralBlue
November 21, 2024 at 3:54 AM
A real honour to brief the Australian #FlightTest Symposium at #UQ with #AusAirForce discussing 20 years of #UAS test, lessons learned and themes from that moving forward.
#ASPC_Australia @aspi-org #AAUS_Live #AustralianArmy #TheCentralBlue
#ASPC_Australia @aspi-org #AAUS_Live #AustralianArmy #TheCentralBlue
I'm excited for #Avalon next week: The pinnacle of 🇦🇺 #UAS/#Drone industry gathering!
I wrote this 👇 last year, but haven't posted about it yet. Stoked to have #ASPI and #AusAirForce support to write this opinion piece for the ANZ Defence Directory 2025.
I wrote this 👇 last year, but haven't posted about it yet. Stoked to have #ASPI and #AusAirForce support to write this opinion piece for the ANZ Defence Directory 2025.
March 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
I'm excited for #Avalon next week: The pinnacle of 🇦🇺 #UAS/#Drone industry gathering!
I wrote this 👇 last year, but haven't posted about it yet. Stoked to have #ASPI and #AusAirForce support to write this opinion piece for the ANZ Defence Directory 2025.
I wrote this 👇 last year, but haven't posted about it yet. Stoked to have #ASPI and #AusAirForce support to write this opinion piece for the ANZ Defence Directory 2025.
My time as the #AusAirForce Fellow to the @ASPI-org is done: What a year! What an experience!
In the same week I wrapped up, the findings of the Varghese report have come out. One recommendation was that there should be more secondments between departments and think tanks...
In the same week I wrapped up, the findings of the Varghese report have come out. One recommendation was that there should be more secondments between departments and think tanks...
December 28, 2024 at 1:43 PM
My time as the #AusAirForce Fellow to the @ASPI-org is done: What a year! What an experience!
In the same week I wrapped up, the findings of the Varghese report have come out. One recommendation was that there should be more secondments between departments and think tanks...
In the same week I wrapped up, the findings of the Varghese report have come out. One recommendation was that there should be more secondments between departments and think tanks...
.nothing you or I can do that will stop Fascists in US 🇺🇸
What we can do it vote Dutton Abbott etc out of our legislature
And trust our ADF will defend us. When we take control of US interests here 🤨
Australian 🇦🇺 Defence Force
RAAF ad —>
ADF Careers Campaign 'Up There' youtu.be/PJPY7WVNis8?si…
What we can do it vote Dutton Abbott etc out of our legislature
And trust our ADF will defend us. When we take control of US interests here 🤨
Australian 🇦🇺 Defence Force
RAAF ad —>
ADF Careers Campaign 'Up There' youtu.be/PJPY7WVNis8?si…
ADF Careers Campaign 'Up There'
WATCH 🎥 | @ADF Careers new campaign 'Up There' - reach your potential in the #AusAirForce today!Find information about a career in the Air Force here: https...
https://youtu.be/PJPY7WVNis8?si…
July 15, 2024 at 6:35 AM
.nothing you or I can do that will stop Fascists in US 🇺🇸
What we can do it vote Dutton Abbott etc out of our legislature
And trust our ADF will defend us. When we take control of US interests here 🤨
Australian 🇦🇺 Defence Force
RAAF ad —>
ADF Careers Campaign 'Up There' youtu.be/PJPY7WVNis8?si…
What we can do it vote Dutton Abbott etc out of our legislature
And trust our ADF will defend us. When we take control of US interests here 🤨
Australian 🇦🇺 Defence Force
RAAF ad —>
ADF Careers Campaign 'Up There' youtu.be/PJPY7WVNis8?si…
Source: @defencegeek on X
RT @AusAirForce: A major step forward for Air Force's ISR fleet. With the MQ-4C Triton and MC-55A Peregrine now operational, and P-8A Poseidon upgrades underway, Australia is strengthening its ability to monitor and respond across the region. (1/2)
RT @AusAirForce: A major step forward for Air Force's ISR fleet. With the MQ-4C Triton and MC-55A Peregrine now operational, and P-8A Poseidon upgrades underway, Australia is strengthening its ability to monitor and respond across the region. (1/2)
September 22, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Source: @defencegeek on X
RT @AusAirForce: A major step forward for Air Force's ISR fleet. With the MQ-4C Triton and MC-55A Peregrine now operational, and P-8A Poseidon upgrades underway, Australia is strengthening its ability to monitor and respond across the region. (1/2)
RT @AusAirForce: A major step forward for Air Force's ISR fleet. With the MQ-4C Triton and MC-55A Peregrine now operational, and P-8A Poseidon upgrades underway, Australia is strengthening its ability to monitor and respond across the region. (1/2)
Source: @defencegeek on X
RT @AusAirForce: At the request of the French Government, the ADF is supporting wildfire response efforts in France, providing strategic airlift to deploy NSW RFS firefighters, essential equipment and personnel.
https://x.com/DefenceGeek/status/2090186414394614243
RT @AusAirForce: At the request of the French Government, the ADF is supporting wildfire response efforts in France, providing strategic airlift to deploy NSW RFS firefighters, essential equipment and personnel.
https://x.com/DefenceGeek/status/2090186414394614243
August 19, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Source: @defencegeek on X
RT @AusAirForce: At the request of the French Government, the ADF is supporting wildfire response efforts in France, providing strategic airlift to deploy NSW RFS firefighters, essential equipment and personnel.
https://x.com/DefenceGeek/status/2090186414394614243
RT @AusAirForce: At the request of the French Government, the ADF is supporting wildfire response efforts in France, providing strategic airlift to deploy NSW RFS firefighters, essential equipment and personnel.
https://x.com/DefenceGeek/status/2090186414394614243
Source: @defencegeek on X
RT @AusAirForce: Indian Air Force Rafales made their Pitch Black debut, launching into the Northern Territory night to complete high-end multinational air combat training. @IAF_MCC
🇦🇺 🇮🇳 🤝
#AusAirForce #YourADF #StrongerTogether #PitchBlack26 #Rafale (1/2)
RT @AusAirForce: Indian Air Force Rafales made their Pitch Black debut, launching into the Northern Territory night to complete high-end multinational air combat training. @IAF_MCC
🇦🇺 🇮🇳 🤝
#AusAirForce #YourADF #StrongerTogether #PitchBlack26 #Rafale (1/2)
August 7, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Source: @defencegeek on X
RT @AusAirForce: Indian Air Force Rafales made their Pitch Black debut, launching into the Northern Territory night to complete high-end multinational air combat training. @IAF_MCC
🇦🇺 🇮🇳 🤝
#AusAirForce #YourADF #StrongerTogether #PitchBlack26 #Rafale (1/2)
RT @AusAirForce: Indian Air Force Rafales made their Pitch Black debut, launching into the Northern Territory night to complete high-end multinational air combat training. @IAF_MCC
🇦🇺 🇮🇳 🤝
#AusAirForce #YourADF #StrongerTogether #PitchBlack26 #Rafale (1/2)
Source: @defencegeek on X
RT @AusAirForce: For the first time, a Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft successfully refuelled a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A. This milestone highlights the strength of multinational air-to-air refuelling capabilities. #PitchBlack26 (1/2)
RT @AusAirForce: For the first time, a Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft successfully refuelled a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A. This milestone highlights the strength of multinational air-to-air refuelling capabilities. #PitchBlack26 (1/2)
August 5, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Source: @defencegeek on X
RT @AusAirForce: For the first time, a Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft successfully refuelled a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A. This milestone highlights the strength of multinational air-to-air refuelling capabilities. #PitchBlack26 (1/2)
RT @AusAirForce: For the first time, a Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft successfully refuelled a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A. This milestone highlights the strength of multinational air-to-air refuelling capabilities. #PitchBlack26 (1/2)
Three awesome 📸 from Jan & Feb exercises
Ex. Red Flag Nellis 25-1
👀 F-35 A35-041
Ex. Bamboo Eagle 25-1
👀 A44 F/A-18F Super Hornet (Composite image Digitally manipulated for security).
👀 E-7A Wedgetail
@AusAirForce
📸 RAAF ACW Laura Flower
Credit: Royal Australian Air Force
Department of Defence
Ex. Red Flag Nellis 25-1
👀 F-35 A35-041
Ex. Bamboo Eagle 25-1
👀 A44 F/A-18F Super Hornet (Composite image Digitally manipulated for security).
👀 E-7A Wedgetail
@AusAirForce
📸 RAAF ACW Laura Flower
Credit: Royal Australian Air Force
Department of Defence
March 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Three awesome 📸 from Jan & Feb exercises
Ex. Red Flag Nellis 25-1
👀 F-35 A35-041
Ex. Bamboo Eagle 25-1
👀 A44 F/A-18F Super Hornet (Composite image Digitally manipulated for security).
👀 E-7A Wedgetail
@AusAirForce
📸 RAAF ACW Laura Flower
Credit: Royal Australian Air Force
Department of Defence
Ex. Red Flag Nellis 25-1
👀 F-35 A35-041
Ex. Bamboo Eagle 25-1
👀 A44 F/A-18F Super Hornet (Composite image Digitally manipulated for security).
👀 E-7A Wedgetail
@AusAirForce
📸 RAAF ACW Laura Flower
Credit: Royal Australian Air Force
Department of Defence
Into Test & Evaluation?
You should be in Newcastle in November
#T&E professionals from Defence & Industry will share lessons learned, promote safe & efficient test practices & more at the 2025 Aust Flight Test Symposium
Brought to you by @AusAirForce https://bit.ly/4n5XGp6
You should be in Newcastle in November
#T&E professionals from Defence & Industry will share lessons learned, promote safe & efficient test practices & more at the 2025 Aust Flight Test Symposium
Brought to you by @AusAirForce https://bit.ly/4n5XGp6
September 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Into Test & Evaluation?
You should be in Newcastle in November
#T&E professionals from Defence & Industry will share lessons learned, promote safe & efficient test practices & more at the 2025 Aust Flight Test Symposium
Brought to you by @AusAirForce https://bit.ly/4n5XGp6
You should be in Newcastle in November
#T&E professionals from Defence & Industry will share lessons learned, promote safe & efficient test practices & more at the 2025 Aust Flight Test Symposium
Brought to you by @AusAirForce https://bit.ly/4n5XGp6
Is test & evaluation your thing?
Don't miss the 2025 Aust Flight Test Symposium 25-26 November in Newcastle
Hosted by @AusAirForce, T&E professionals from Defence & Industry will share lessons learned, promote safe & efficient test practices and more
https://bit.ly/4n5XGp6
Don't miss the 2025 Aust Flight Test Symposium 25-26 November in Newcastle
Hosted by @AusAirForce, T&E professionals from Defence & Industry will share lessons learned, promote safe & efficient test practices and more
https://bit.ly/4n5XGp6
September 9, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Is test & evaluation your thing?
Don't miss the 2025 Aust Flight Test Symposium 25-26 November in Newcastle
Hosted by @AusAirForce, T&E professionals from Defence & Industry will share lessons learned, promote safe & efficient test practices and more
https://bit.ly/4n5XGp6
Don't miss the 2025 Aust Flight Test Symposium 25-26 November in Newcastle
Hosted by @AusAirForce, T&E professionals from Defence & Industry will share lessons learned, promote safe & efficient test practices and more
https://bit.ly/4n5XGp6