Australian Military Aviation Posts
SR-71 Blackbirds over Vietnam
Following the U-2 spy plane came the development of the A-12 and SR-71 - for the CIA and USAF respectively.These aircraft would first see service over Vietnam, where their stealth tech and high performance capabilities would be pushed to their limits.
P3 Orion
HARS Parkes Air Museum | Walk Through Tour
We had a fantastic tour of HARS Parkes recently - here's our experience...
Battle of the Aces: Erich Hartmann vs Hans-Joachim Marseille
During World War II, two ace pilots emerged who were considered unmatched for their skill and combat record. They were Erich Hartmann - highest scoring ace of all time - and Hans-Joachim Marseille - the top ace in the North African campaign. A common debate is whether...
Temora Aviation Museum Visit
We visit the Temora Aviation Museum to check out what they have there - hopefully we will get to one of their flying days and bring you a longer essay on all their flying warbirds!
RAAF Restoration Workshop Visit
Come with us on a tour of the restoration workshop at Amberley air base in Queensland where we learn about the restoration of an Avro Anson and a Vampire by a bunch of very talented volunteers.
HARS: F-111, Mirage, Orion, Neptune | Museum Tour
Come on a day tour of the HARS museum at Shellharbour where we are give a detailed rundown on the F-111, Orion, Vampire, Mirage, Neptune, Catalina, and many more!
The F-14s that served in Vietnam
The F-14 Tomcat is remembered for it's important Navy role during the 1980s and 1990s. However, few people are aware of the brief role it played in the Vietnam War. We look at Operation Frequent Wind, in which the F-14 served.
BAC Strikemaster
In the 1960s, a small, unique, and capable ground attack aircraft was designed by British Aircraft Corporation. This aircraft, the BAC 167 Strikemaster, would go on to serve with a number of countries across the world.
The Skyhawk Years – Introduction to Peter Greenfield
Recently we caught up with Peter Greenfield to find out a little about his entry into RAN Fleet Air Arm and his book The Skyhawk Years.
The Fighter World Experience!
We toured Fighter World at Williamtown, NSW, with ex-test pilot Ron Haack as our expert guide. It was an awesome visit and we'd like to thank Ron and all the crew at Fighter World for making our visit such a great experience. The unusually busy day at the airbase next...
The Mirage III
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.
The German U-Boat Autogiro
During the Second World War the Germans experimented with an interesting rotary wing design known as a 'rotor kite'. These concepts would result in a fully functional spotting aircraft to be used by Kriegsmarine U-Boats
Australian Spitfire Ace Pat Hughes
Pat Hughes is Australia's highest scoring Battle of Britain Ace who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was killed in action on September 7, 1940. Mystery surrounds exactly how Pat came to grief, though his close-in tactics are believed to have played a...
Hunter Fighter Collection | Awesome Museum Visit
We recently visited the Hunter Fighter Collection of warbirds - an amazing collection of aircraft, many of them airworthy, located in Scone, New South Wales. A huge thank you to John Parker for showing us around! You can find the collection here...
Bf 109 vs A6M Zero: Which Axis fighter was superior?
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 and the Mitsubishi A6M Zero are remembered as the Axis forces primary fighters in World War 2. Both served from the start of the war until its end. Which was the superior machine?
P-51 Mustang vs P-47 Thunderbolt: Best US fighter in Europe?
77 Squadron in Korea – Part 3
Part 3 of a 3-part series on 77 Squadron in Korea (see part 1 here • 77 Squadron in Korea | Part 1 and part 2 here • 77 Squadron in Korea | Part 2 | Enter... ). This video features interviews from the Australians At War Film...
F4U Corsair vs F6F Hellcat | Which was the better fighter?
Today, when people look back at the Pacific theatre, there are two American fighter aircraft which are often remembered together . Those are; the Vought F4U Corsair, and the Grumman F6F Hellcat. Both have been the centre of much discussion surrounding usage,...
ME 262: Strange & Deadly variants
Under the pressures of war, many proven aircraft designs underwent a continual process of variation. At a somewhat frantic pace, significant resources were thrown at attempts to out-class enemy aircraft with all sorts of novel design concepts for better speed,...
Gloster Meteor [A77]
The Gloster Meteor was the first British jet fighter and the Allies' first operational jet aircraft. The Meteor's development was heavily reliant on its ground-breaking turbojet engines, developed by Sir Frank Whittle and his company, Power Jets Ltd. Development of...
Evolution of the Chinook
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.
How Iran strapped SAMs to F-14 Tomcats
During the Iran-Iraq War, the F-14 was used by Iran to control the air. However a shortage of air to air missiles meant that Iranian engineers had to turn to the only other alternative they could find; Raytheon HAWK surface to air missiles. They would attempt to fire...
The Evolution of the Huey
INTRO Throughout the history of aviation, certain designs have emerged which have become icons within popular culture. One such design is the Bell UH-1 'Huey', an aircraft which played a pivotal role in the Vietnam War, and arguably one of the most memorable...
Home Made Wings | Australian Military Aircraft Manufacturing
In this documentary we cover the history of Australian military aircraft manufacturing as described by Michael Nelmes from his August 2023 article in Wings Magazine. For more great articles check out Wings Magazine https://wingsmagazine.org/ Video note from Michael...
Australia’s Forgotten Aircraft Carriers
After World War 2, the Royal Australian Navy embarked on a strategy of blue water operations centered around aircraft carriers. They acquired two light fleet carriers, HMAS Sydney and HMAS Melbourne, from the Royal Navy. The Royal Navy loaned a Colossus-class light...
LIMA SITE 85: How a Huey shot down a plane
One of the strangest stories from the Vietnam War occured in Laos, when a CIA Huey managed to shoot down a North Vietnamese aircraft.
North American/CAC Mustang [A68]
The CAC Mustang is an Australian variant of the North American P-51 Mustang. It was built under license by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation in the final stages of World War II, and though it was too late to see combat, it did participate in the Occupation of Japan...
Kriegies – Australian Airmen of Stalag Luft III – Interview with Kristen Alexander
We talk with Australian military aviation historian and author, Kristen Alexander, about her latest book "Kriegies: the Australian Airmen of Stalag Luft III". You can find out more about Kristen's work and the book at her website http://www.kristenalexander.com.au You...
Australian Vietnam Veterans Vigil – 9SQN RAAF Association – News.
I was unsure whether or not I could participate in the Australian Vietnam Veterans Vigil. However, in the event that I could contribute, I located the graves of Thomas Douglas Blackhurst and David Gerard Doyle in Belmont Cemetery, Green St, Belmont South, NSW 2280....