Force's Aircraft Research and Development Unit (ARDU) plans, conducts and analyses the results of ground and flight testing of existing and new Air Force...
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Many aircraft types have served in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) since it was formed in March 1921. This is a list of RAAF aircraft, those types...
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No. 1 Aircraft Depot (No. 1 AD) was a maintenance unit of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Formed in July 1921 at RAAF Point Cook, Victoria, it relocated...
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General Dynamics F-111C (category Aircraft specs templates using more performance parameter)
– RAAF Base Amberley No. 1 Squadron F-111C (1973–2009) No. 6 Squadron F-111C (1973–2010), F-111G (1993–2007) Aircraft Research and Development Unit RAAF...
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at the Aircraft Research and Development Unit RAAF at RAAF Base Edinburgh. In December 2020 Jovanovich assumed command of No. 10 Squadron RAAF, becoming...
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operations. RAAF Base Edinburgh has since been home to No 1 Recruit Training Unit, the Institute of Aviation Medicine (AVMED) and the Aircraft Research and Development...
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Australian Air Force (RAAF) based at RAAF Base Edinburgh. It was formerly titled the Aerospace Operational Support Group (AOSG) and was reformed into the...
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posted to the Aircraft Research and Development Unit, RAAF Base Laverton. He was actively involved in the operational development of the RAAF's Mirages, F/A-18...
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Conversion Unit (No. 2 OCU) is a fighter training unit of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Located at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, the unit trains...
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PAC CT/4 Airtrainer (category NZAero aircraft)
Wales) No. 1 Flying Training School RAAF Aircraft Research and Development Unit, RAAF Central Flying School RAAF RMIT University[1] New Zealand Royal...
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John Newham (section Senior command and later life)
His commands in the early 1970s included the Aircraft Research and Development Unit, RAAF Base Laverton, and No. 82 Wing, the last-mentioned during its...
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RMAF Butterworth Air Base (redirect from RAAF Base Butterworth)
local civilian staff. Two notable RAAF fighter units stationed at the base were No. 3 Squadron RAAF and No. 77 Squadron RAAF which saw service with their CAC...
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Mark Skidmore (section Early life and career)
to the Aircraft Research and Development Unit, RAAF Base Edinburgh, where he flew F-111, Dassault Mirage III, Macchi MB-326H, AESL CT/4A and Douglas...
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RAAF Base Amberley (ICAO: YAMB) is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military airbase located 8 km (5.0 mi) southwest of Ipswich, Queensland in Australia...
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English Electric Canberra (category 1940s British bomber aircraft)
1 Squadron RAAF No. 2 Squadron RAAF No. 6 Squadron RAAF No. 1 Operational Conversion Unit RAAF Aircraft Research and Development Unit RAAF No. 1 Long...
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humans). By 1999 the Defence Science and Technology Organisation and the RAAF's Aircraft Research and Development Unit identified the future potential for...
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CAC Boomerang (redirect from Boomerang (aircraft))
urgent demands for fighter aircraft to equip the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It was the first combat aircraft designed and constructed in Australia...
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Royal Australian Air Force (redirect from RAAF)
and reconnaissance, air mobility, space surveillance, and humanitarian support. The RAAF has 252 aircraft, of which 84 are combat aircraft. The RAAF traces...
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Aermacchi MB-326 (redirect from Commonwealth Aircraft CA-30)
RAAF No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit RAAF No. 5 Operational Training Unit RAAF Central Flying School RAAF Roulettes Telstars Aircraft Research and Development...
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These aircraft were operated by the RAAF's Aeronautical Research and Development Unit. Citations RAAF Historical Section (1995), p. 150 Wilson and Pittaway...
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Structure of the Royal Australian Air Force (redirect from RAAF Structure)
RAAF officer) Chief of Joint Operations (CJOPS) – Air Marshal (when RAAF officer) Chief Capability Development Group (CCDG) – Air Marshal (when RAAF officer)...
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RAAF Base Wagga (formerly RAAF Base Forest Hill) is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military air base located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south-east of...
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Taylorcraft Auster (category Aircraft specs templates using more performance parameter)
Squadron RAAF No. 77 Squadron RAAF No. 454 Squadron RAAF Aircraft Research and Development Unit RAAF Royal Australian Navy 723 Squadron RAN 724 Squadron...
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Australian First Tactical Air Force (redirect from No. 10 Operational Group RAAF)
Force (RAAF). Its purpose was to provide a mobile force of fighter and ground attack aircraft that could support Allied army and naval units fighting...
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Gulfstream G550 (redirect from High Altitude and Long Range Research Aircraft)
Gulfstream G550 is an American business jet aircraft produced by the General Dynamics' Gulfstream Aerospace unit in Savannah, Georgia, US. The certification...
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CAC Sabre (redirect from Commonwealth Aircraft CA-27 Sabre)
fighter aircraft. The F-86F was redesigned and built by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC). Equipping five Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) squadrons...
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Gloster Meteor (category 1940s British fighter aircraft)
British jet fighter and the Allies' only jet aircraft to engage in combat operations during the Second World War. The Meteor's development was heavily reliant...
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Avro Lincoln (category Avro aircraft)
RAF, RAAF and the Argentine Air Force. Lincolns were also operated in civil aviation, including use as aerial test beds for aero-engine research. In RAF...
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Flight Memory Unit. Its descendants are now installed in large airline aircraft and most military aircraft. 1958 – The Army Food Research Laboratories...
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Australian Air Force (RAAF) unit that saw action in World War II supporting Australian Army operations. It was formed in October 1944 and disbanded in June...
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