P3 Orion [A9]

P3 Orion [A9]

Nov 30, 2023 | Series 3 RAAF Aircraft

A9 Lockheed Orion in Australian Service. In 1957, Lockheed proposed a new design (based on the L188 Electra airliner) to replace the United States Navy’s ageing fleet of P2V Neptune and P5M Marlins. The proposal met all of the navy’s requirements and was accepted in...
The Mirage III [A3]

The Mirage III [A3]

Nov 7, 2023 | Series 3 RAAF Aircraft

 A brief overview of the French Mirage III, developed in the 1950 and used by the RAAF for many years. Includes footage of three different Mirage III’s, from Hunter Fighter Collection, Fighter World, and HARS. On the 1st of April 1974, FLTLT Lindsay Boyd...
Evolution of the Chinook

Evolution of the Chinook

Sep 3, 2023 | 12SQN, American, Series 3 RAAF Aircraft

The Chinook is one of the most iconic aircraft ever produced, yet even now it remains a valuable asset on the field. In this video we look at the history of the Chinook, from it’s first prototype to the latest proposed upgrade. In 1943, Frank Piasecki and Harold...
General Dynamics F-111 [A8]

General Dynamics F-111 [A8]

May 26, 2023 | Series 3 RAAF Aircraft

The General Dynamics F-111 “Aardvark” was a medium-range interdictor and tactical strike aircraft that also filled the roles of strategic bomber, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare in its various versions. Developed in the 1960s by General Dynamics, it...