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Watch the WWII history of 12 Squadron RAAF unfold

When World War II began in 1939, 12 Squadron RAAF was already preparing for a long and uncertain fight. Over the next decade, the unit adapted to new aircraft, new missions, and a rapidly changing ...
Acting Flight Lieutenant Tom Carmody, who served in both world wars, was deemed eligible for both the Australian Service ...
Step back in time this summer with our early Service Newspapers, which capture the spirit of Australia's armed forces and the society they served. Defence is funding the digitisation of these historic ...
The Indian navy has stood up its second squadron of Sikorsky MH-60R naval combat helicopters. INAS 335 – the ‘Ospreys’ – will be based at INS Hansa near Goa, according to India’s defence ministry. The ...
The 357th Fighter Squadron is saying goodbye to the “last of the dragons” as the A-10 Warthog winds down its time in service. By Nicholas Slayton Published Dec 15, 2025 9:10 AM EST The Air Force is ...
The Marine Corps has relieved the command team of an MV-22 Osprey squadron based in Hawaii, citing a loss of trust and confidence in their ability to meet aviation standards, a service spokesman said.
Washington ― Michigan’s congressional delegation is aiming to use the upcoming defense policy bill to block the Air Force from retiring the A-10 “Warthog” Thunderbolt II “early” in 2026 to ensure the ...
The Mansfield Power Squadron is offering two safe boating classes this fall. The classes are approved by the State of Ohio to fulfill the training requirement for those operating a boat with a ...
The members of Patrol Squadron Eight return to the loving arms of their families at Naval Air Station Jacksonville on Thursday morning -- and to the uncertainty of a federal government shutdown.
Col. Ruben Amezaga, 8th Operations Group commander, passes a guidon to Lt. Col. Douglas Slater, 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, during the 431st ERS activation ceremony at ...
A squadron of Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets began arriving at an air station southeast of Hiroshima this week to replace the service’s first squadron of F-35B Lightning II fighters deployed to Japan.
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