Stratofortress Down Under
Under a recent announcement from the United States Air Force, Australia’s top end will play host to up to six B-52 bombers from late-2026. This comes in light of a recent reshuffling of the United States capabilities in the Asia-Pacific…
Refuelling With The RAAF
With upwards of sixty aircraft participating in each sortie for Exercise Pitch Black, there is naturally a very high demand for air-to-air refuelling capability. This year, the demand has been matched by five variants of the Airbus A330 Multi Role…
Thanking The Top End
With week one of Exercise Pitch Black 2022 drawing to a close, the Royal Australian Air Force have hosted a series of events across the Top End to thank the local community for their support. Mindil Beach Flypast Situated along…
Preview: Exercise Pitch Black 2022
After years of preparation, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) are making the finishing touches on the launch of their most significant International Engagement activity. That’s right, Pitch Black is back – and it’s bigger and better than ever. Cancelled…
BTF: B-2 Spirits Down Under
Four US Air Force B-2A Spirits have arrived in Australia direct from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, supporting a Bomber Task Force deployment. The aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing started arriving on the 10th of July. In total,…