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Watch how Australia built its own military aircraft from scratch

Watch how Australia built its own military aircraft from scratch

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After more than 30 years of service, Black Hawk A25-112 has arrived at the Australian War Memorial for its final mission - to represent over three decades of Australian Army peacekeeping, humanitarian and combat service. Black Hawks moved troops, evacuated the wounded, delivered aid and brought reassurance in times of crisis. Now lifted into the new Anzac Atrium and assembled, this iconic aircraft will be a powerful centrepiece when the space opens this December - paying tribute to all the soldi

After more than 30 years of service, Black Hawk A25-112 has arrived at the Australian War Memorial for its final mission - to represent over three decades of Australian Army peacekeeping, humanitarian and combat service. Black Hawks moved troops, evacuated the wounded, delivered aid and brought reassurance in times of crisis. Now lifted into the new Anzac Atrium and assembled, this iconic aircraft will be a powerful centrepiece when the space opens this December - paying tribute to all the soldi

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The Australian War Memorial holds empty spaces for future commemoration. Fight for peace. | Australian World War Stories

The Australian War Memorial holds empty spaces for future commemoration. Fight for peace. | Australian World War Stories

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. commences the second day of his State Visit to Canberra, Australia by offering a wreath at the Australian War Memorial on February 29, 2024. As a centre for national commemoration, the Australian War Memorial houses together a shrine, world-class museum and an extensive archive, remembering the sacrifices of Australians who died in war, those in operational service and those who have served the nation in times of conflict. Among the Memorial’s iconic areas that

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. commences the second day of his State Visit to Canberra, Australia by offering a wreath at the Australian War Memorial on February 29, 2024. As a centre for national commemoration, the Australian War Memorial houses together a shrine, world-class museum and an extensive archive, remembering the sacrifices of Australians who died in war, those in operational service and those who have served the nation in times of conflict. Among the Memorial’s iconic areas that

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The Hellenic (Greek) Memorial is on Anzac Parade, beside the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, the national capital city of Australia. On 6 April 1941, the 6th Division (Australian Army) joined Allied forces resisting German advancement in mainland Greece. The Allied troops, largely from Australia and New Zealand, were vastly outnumbered on the ground and German forces dominated in the air: This campaign became a 'fighting withdrawal'. Many evacuated Australians were taken to Crete where, wit

The Hellenic (Greek) Memorial is on Anzac Parade, beside the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, the national capital city of Australia. On 6 April 1941, the 6th Division (Australian Army) joined Allied forces resisting German advancement in mainland Greece. The Allied troops, largely from Australia and New Zealand, were vastly outnumbered on the ground and German forces dominated in the air: This campaign became a 'fighting withdrawal'. Many evacuated Australians were taken to Crete where, wit

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Pigs can... road trip. No, your eyes weren't playing tricks if you recently saw an F-111 or two on the highway. 🚚✈️ Hats off to our team that refurbished, and transported ex-ARDU F-111C A8-132 from RAAF Base Edinburgh to the South Australian Aviation Museum (SAAM). RF-111C A8-134, which had been on display at SAAM, was then relocated to its new home at the Australian War Memorial (AWM). Aircraft A8‑134 is the only remaining RF-111C that participated in missions over East Timor(Timor-Leste) in 1

Pigs can... road trip. No, your eyes weren't playing tricks if you recently saw an F-111 or two on the highway. 🚚✈️ Hats off to our team that refurbished, and transported ex-ARDU F-111C A8-132 from RAAF Base Edinburgh to the South Australian Aviation Museum (SAAM). RF-111C A8-134, which had been on display at SAAM, was then relocated to its new home at the Australian War Memorial (AWM). Aircraft A8‑134 is the only remaining RF-111C that participated in missions over East Timor(Timor-Leste) in 1

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Iconic WWII bomber returns to Australian War Memorial

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Did you see a fly-past on Anzac Day? Attendees at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra were treated to an amazing view of an RAAF E-7A Wedgetail. What aircraft did you spot on Anzac Day? #AnzacDay2024 | Australian War Memorial

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Iconic 'lucky' bomber G for George returns to the Australian War Memorial

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Here's how you can spend an afternoon at the Australian War Memorial. ✈️Visit the Aircraft Hall to see classic aircraft on display, including a Mustang, Zero, Sea Fury, MiG-15, Avro Anson, and the Lockheed Engine from a Hudson Bomber A16-19.🚶Walk through the World War and other galleries to learn about Australia's involvement in major conflicts and military history.🌹 Explore the Commemorative Area, which includes the Hall of Memory, Roll of Honour, Pool of Reflection, and Tomb of the Unknown A

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Meet Australia’s oldest existing aircraft, the Deperdussin! 🛩️ Kim Wood from the Large Technology Object (LTO) Conservation Team takes us through this historic aircraft from the Memorial’s National Collection. Footage accession: F10352 | Australian War Memorial

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Before drones, there were observation balloons. 🎈👀 During the First World War, these tethered “eyes in the sky” could spot movement and even relay calls by telephone to direct artillery fire - which also made them a magnet for enemy aircraft. How did this shot down British observation balloon make its way into the Memorial’s collection? Watch to find out. 🎥 Accession number: RELAWM04807.001 | Australian War Memorial

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Between 1973 and 2010, RAAF’s F-111 fleet provided Australia with outstanding long range strike and reconnaissance capability which helped ensure regional peace and stability. The RAAF have donated aircraft A8-134 , the sole surviving RF-111C with the greatest operational provenance of the preserved Australian fleet, to the Memorial. Former F-111 crew share some of their experiences in this short film. To read more: https://www.awm.gov.au/media/press-releases/RF111 | Australian War Memorial

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The RF-111C aircraft in the Australian War Memorial's National Collection is undergoing a restorative paintjob to prepare it for display in the Memorial's new galleries. Watch as the aircraft is disassembled in preparation for it to be sent to Douglas Aerospace in Wagga, where it will be repainted in its authentic grey East Timor service colours. This particular aircraft, A8 134, is the only remaining RF-111C to have participated in missions over East Timor (Timor-Leste) in 1999, and has the gre

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✈️The famous Squadron behind Avro Lancaster G for George. No. 460 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force is regarded as being the most efficient of the Australian bomber squadrons. First equipped with Vickers Wellington bombers 460 Sqn mounted its first raid against the German city of Emden on 12 March 1942. It was not until October 1942 that 460 Sqn began operating Avro Lancasters and joined Bomber Command's 1 Group. For the rest of the war it was committed to operations over Germany, Italy and G

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What made this aircraft one of the most admired of the Second World War? 🛩️ With its sleek design, incredible maneuverability, and the unmistakable roar of its Merlin engine, the Supermarine Spitfire became a symbol of Allied air power. Flown by Australian fighter ace Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott - this particular Spitfire is one of the few remaining aircraft to retain its original Second World War paint scheme. ▶️ Watch to see this iconic aircraft up close, now on display in the Memorial's Second Wo

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This 13-tonne gun required 36 hours to assemble, and 14 men to operate. 💥 The 9.2 inch howitzer was Australia’s largest artillery piece of the First World War, serving on major battlefields across the Western Front. ▶️ Watch to learn more. -- Accession number: RELAWM15742 | Australian War Memorial

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WM Magazine shares stories of courage and belonging that defined Australia's spirit, from the Western Front to the Pacific. | Australian War Memorial

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Over the past month, the Memorial’s Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) RF-111C A8-134 aircraft has been transported into the new Anzac Atrium and carefully reassembled with the support of RAAF History and Heritage Branch members. 🔧 Aircraft A8-134 served with the RAAF from 1973 to 2010, including missions over East Timor as part of INTERFET in 1999. When the new space opens in the coming months, the aircraft will stand as a powerful reminder of the service and dedication of the many RAAF personn

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This morning, one of the most iconic aircraft in Australian military history returned home. ✈️ The fuselage of Avro Lancaster bomber "G for George" - a centrepiece of the Memorial’s collection - was warmly greeted by a crowd of onlookers as it arrived back at the Memorial. George made the journey from the Treloar Technology Centre in Mitchell, where it has been housed since 2021. Before being moved into the new Anzac Hall, George took a commemorative lap down Anzac Parade, a powerful sight for a

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The time has finally come. Beloved Avro Lancaster bomber “G for George” will return to the Australian War Memorial this Thursday 31 July 2025. As one of the Memorial’s most significant collection objects, George stands as a powerful symbol of remembrance for the nearly 10,000 Australians who served in Bomber Command - and the more than 4,100 Australian aircrew who lost their lives on dangerous missions. George will next be available to see when the new Anzac Hall opens in 2026. George’s fuselage

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Ever wondered how our priceless wartime photos are preserved for generations? 📸✨ Step inside the Memorial’s labs with our Photographs, Film & Sound team to see how a Vietnam-era photographic collection is carefully digitised - from fragile negatives to vibrant, high-resolution images. 🔗 Watch the full behind-the-scenes video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d29INIsK-P8 | Australian War Memorial

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Warrant Officer Leonard Victor 'Len' Waters was Australia's first Indigenous fighter pilot, and served with 78 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. Born in 1924 on the Euraba Aboriginal Mission, Len developed a fascination with aviation from a young age, listening with admiration to news of the exploits of Charles Kingsford-Smith and Amy Johnson. Waters left school before his 14th birthday to support his family, and he worked as a shearer before volunteering for service in the Royal Australian

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For the first time, the Australian War Memorial will display a rare V2 rocket and its Meillerwagen trailer in the new galleries. 🚀 Dean Willis, Senior Conservator Large Technology Objects (LTO), explores the remarkable history of the V2 rocket, and the complex conservation work required to prepare it for display. ▶️ Watch the full video on WM: https://brnw.ch/21wVVRy | Australian War Memorial

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The countdown continues! At number 8, it’s the Avro Lancaster. ✈️ Entering production in 1942, the Lancaster was a vital heavy bomber in the European theatre of World War II. Thousands of Australians like Flying Officer Ray Merrill DFC (retired) flew dozens of sorties in the ‘Lanc’, carrying out crucial Bomber Command air raids and helping to secure victory against Germany. Have you visited the “G for George” Lancaster at the Australian War Memorial? Flown by No. 460 Squadron RAAF Bomber Command

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22 November 1941 — The 27 Australians Who Held Off 2,000 German Soldiers For 8 Days

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