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List of RAAF aircraft with commemorative 100 year tail

April 2, 2021December 9, 2021 Team Swing Wing 1 Comment

In 2018, the Royal Australian Air Force sent an E-7A Wedgetail (A30-001) to the Royal International Air Tattoo held at

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RAAF 100th Birthday Flyover – including aircraft list

March 31, 2021April 4, 2021 Team Swing Wing 1 Comment

We were planning to be in Canberra today for the flyover thanks to Alliance Airlines and their RAAF 100 Charter!

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Three USAF KC-135R tankers in Brisbane to support AUSMIN talks

June 5, 2017February 12, 2019 Team TSW 0 Comments

Sunday 4 June 2017 saw the arrival of three United States Air Force KC-135R Stratotankers into Brisbane.

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John Kerry visits Brisbane in USAF VC-32A

November 15, 2016February 13, 2019 Team TSW 0 Comments

USAF VC-32A visited Brisbane on Sunday 13 November 2016 with US Secretary of State, John Kerry, onboard. 

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RAAF helps 7th Brigade celebrate their 101st anniversary with a C-17 fly past

April 23, 2016February 12, 2019 Team TSW 0 Comments

The RAAF flew a C-17A over 7th Brigade Park in Brisbane’s north to commemorate the Australian Army’s 7th Brigade’s 101 years of service to Australia. 

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Amazing HD footage of USAF B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber

October 26, 2015February 12, 2019 Team TSW 0 Comments

Check out this amazing high definition footage of the B-2 Spirit released by Northrop Grumman

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Australian Army choppers practice for Riverfire

September 26, 2015February 12, 2019 Team TSW 0 Comments

As seen in our last post, the Team Air Force had their turn practicing for Riverfire on Friday 25 September. Team Army had their turn first on Wednesday 23 September – and TSW was there to capture the moment. Check out our video:

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RAAF Super Hornets practice for Brisbane’s annual Riverfire

September 25, 2015February 12, 2019 Team TSW 0 Comments

A quick sneak peak of the 2015 Riverfire practice

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US Navy visits to Brisbane as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre

July 5, 2015February 13, 2019 Team TSW 0 Comments

Bi-ennially, Australia and the United States militaries conduct Exercise Talisman Sabre – joint exercises to foster collaboration & enhance each nation’s

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Russian Government Aircraft at Brisbane Airport for G20
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G20 Running Updates

November 12, 2014February 13, 2019 Team TSW 0 Comments G20

It’s the lead up to G20 week in Brisbane! We’re seeing a lot more movements in and around Brisbane. Here’s the live blog of what we’re seeing – this page updated regularly so make sure you check back!

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USAF U2 and B47 @ #CHC airport #newzealand #usaf Pictorial Parade No. 181 - #Christchurch: Weathermen Look Up | Short Film | NZ On Screen nzonscreen.com/title/pictoria…

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9:46 am · July 31, 2022
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Our contribution to document the #KabulAirlift, we’ve collated all the RAAF aircraft involved theswingwing.com/2021/08/24/2… @MATA_osint #Afganistan #raaf #ausairforce #militaryhistory #osint

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10:12 pm · August 24, 2021
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There are currently five @AusAirForce aircraft involved in the evacuation of #Afghanistan theswingwing.com/2021/08/24/2… #kabul #osint #raaf

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6:00 am · August 24, 2021
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Confirmed via FR24 screenshots posted on twitter + enhanced official defence images images.defence.gov.au/assets/… pic.twitter.com/MvfkdudXV5

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12:53 pm · August 18, 2021
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Confirmed: First Aussie evacuation flight out of Kabul on a C-130J MAMOB30 / A97-467 via @aussiecontact #Afghanistan #australia #raaf #kabul #OSINT youtube.com/watch?v=wjdUk4… @MATA_osint @DefenceGeek

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