Royal Australian Air Force Learn about ranks and special insignia of the Royal Australian Air Force Bases Find out more about the various bases throughout Australia, their role and capabilities Air Command Headquarters staff help the Air Commander control the activities of six Force Element Groups
Aircraft - Air Force Fast jet combat aircraft enable control of the air and conduct precision air strikes Mobility aircraft help with air logistics, airborne ops, special ops, VIP transport, air to air refuelling, search and survivor assistance, aeromedical evacuation, and training
About us - Air Force Learn more about what gives Air Force its identity, drives the purpose, fuels the aspirations, gives relevance and gravity to the past, and lights the path to the future
Overview - Air Force Royal Australian Air Force at a glance, including our mission, values, brand and culture
Our work - Air Force Air Force is a strategy-led force which recognises the unique place Australia holds in the region and globally The ability to operate freely in, and control, maritime, land, air, space and cyber environments is fundamental to Australia's security as an island nation
Join Air Force The Air Force welcomes enquiries from current and ex-serving members of foreign countries interested in a new career and new life in Australia who meet the skills requirements
Operations - Air Force The Government has deployed Australian Defence Force personnel to operations overseas and within Australia to protect Australia and its national interests Find out about all the current operations that Air Force is supporting
Projects and programs - Air Force The 2024 National Defence Strategy and 2024 Integrated Investment Program provide the blueprint to deliver an ambitious transformation of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to an integrated, focused force capable of safeguarding Australia’s security for decades to come
Mission and purpose - Air Force Air Force brings technical, tactical and operational excellence into everything and uses the best combination of people and technology to achieve the RAAF mission Our purpose is to defend Australia and its national interests in order to advance Australia's security and prosperity
Resource Page: RAAF History | The Runway - Royal Australian Air Force Formed in 1912, the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) played a pioneering role in military aviation during World War I In 1921, it became an independent service the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), a transformation that signified the beginning of a new era