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AIR 6000, Phase 2A/2B, Stage 2: 58 F-35A fighters have been approved for purchase bringing total on order to 72 aircraft. Stage 1&2 will replace all F/A-18A/B fighters in service. AIR 6000, Phase 2C: around 28 additional F-35A fighters planned for purchase.
In the Australian Defence Force, guided by the Defence Force Regulations 1952, the level of three-star rank is that of commissioned officer O-9 in the Australian Defence Force ranks code. This means the Australian Army rank of lieutenant general, the Royal Australian Navy rank of vice admiral, and the Royal Australian Air Force rank of air marshal.
The RAAF established the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) in March 1941, which then became the Women's Royal Australian Air Force (WRAAF) in 1951. [86] The service merged with the RAAF in 1977; however, all women in the Australian military were barred from combat-related roles until 1990.
The Australian Fleet Battle Staff is the naval staff of the Royal Australian Navy responsible for the command of multinational maritime warfare task groups and the tactical maritime expertise advice to the Australian Defence Force. The Staff also provides sea control operational planning with input from Fleet Forces.
The acquisition of the Metropolitans, the first pressurised aircraft in the VIP fleet, was organised by Minister for Air Athol Townley without any advance discussion with the RAAF. Although the Air Force raised performance and safety concerns, the type's entry into service was a fait accompli , and it remained on strength for twelve years. [ 28 ]
The new plane has tail number A39-007. The new plane is painted in "air force grey" rather than the current colour scheme. The aircraft can now carry more than 100 passengers, including lower ministers and press on lie flat seats. The Prime Minister also has his own private section. RAAF BBJ1 with stairs deployed
F/A-18F Super Hornet of No. 1 Squadron, 2013 This is a list of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft squadrons. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was formed in 1921 and traces its lineage to the previous Australian Flying Corps that served during World War I. The list also includes those squadrons that were under Australian and British operational control during World War II, and squadrons ...
See Royal Australian Air Force VIP aircraft: BAC One-Eleven: BAC One-Eleven 217EA: United Kingdom: Twin-engine 28-seat VIP transport aircraft: 1967–1990: Two aircraft. Operated by No. 34 Squadron RAAF. See Royal Australian Air Force VIP aircraft: Hawker Siddeley HS 748: HS.478 Series 2: United Kingdom: Twin-engine light VIP transport aircraft ...