Formation of Royal Australian Air Force Commemoration
Where
Cenotaph, Martin Place
When
Wednesday 27 March, 11am
Contact
- Ron Glew
- president@raafansw.org.au
- 0418 261 528
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On 31 March 1921, the RAAF was formed as an independent service from the Army, making it the second-oldest air force in the world.
The RAAF has its origins in the Australian Flying Corps, which served in the Middle East and European theatres during the First World War.
Since its formation, the RAAF has established a proud record of service during conflicts including Second World War, Korean War, and Vietnam War. It has also supported peacekeeping efforts in East Timor, the Solomon Islands, and more recently worked alongside Army and Navy during operations in the Middle East.
Today, the RAAF is an organisation of more than 18,800 full-time and reserve personnel, and more than 270 aircraft.