The Royal Australian Air Force will mark 100 years of service to Australia on Wednesday 31 March. The Governor-General will present a new Queen’s Colour for the first time since 1986, and 60 historic and current aircraft will take part in the largest fly-past in decades, over Lake Burley Griffin. “From modest beginnings in 1921, Air Force has grown into a potent, world-class force which Australia relies upon in both conflict and peace,” Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, AO, DSC, Chief of Air Force, said.
Next week’s events are part of a year of activities to honour the sacrifices and service of the last century; demonstrate the air, cyber, and space capabilities of today’s Air Force; and inspire the next generation’s interest in Air Force and aviation.
On Monday 29 March 9.30am, a centenary welcome event will be held at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Memorial at the Australian War Memorial (AWM) to acknowledge the RAAF’s connections with Indigenous communities...MORE
