The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF was formed in March 1921. It continues the traditions of the Australian Flying Corps (AFC), which was formed on 22 October 1912. The RAAF has taken part in many of the 20th century's major conflicts including World War II and the Indonesian Civil War. RAAF units are deployed around the world as part of the forces of the Allied Pact. The motto on the RAAF's coat of arms is the Latin phrase "Per ardua ad astra", which means "Through Adversity to the Stars".
Aircraft[]
Fighters[]
Hawker Siddeley Fury x 62 (Multirole Fighter) - 38 more on order- Supermarine Typhoon x 168 (Multirole Fighter)
Bombers[]
- Avro Vulcan x 24 (Strategic Bomber)
De Havilland Mosquito II x 36 (Infiltrator)
ARCS Aircraft[]
- De Havilland Nimrod AEW.5 x 9 (ARCS Aircraft)
ELINT Aircraft[]
- Canadair MC-55A Peregrine x 6 (SIGINT/ELINT Aircraft)
- Supermarine Thunderstorm x 12 (Electronic Warfare Aircraft)
Reconnaissance Aircraft[]
- Mitsubishi MU-2 x 4 (ISTAR Aircraft)
Transport Aircraft[]
- / Airbus A330 MRTT x 14 (Aerial Tanker)
- //// Airbus A400M Atlas x 18 (Tactical Airlifter)
- Alenia C-27J Spartan x 12 (Utility Transport)
- Canadair CC-177 Stingray x 8 (Strategic Transport)
- Dassault Falcon 7X x 4 (VIP Transport)
- De Havilland Canada DHC-9 Bison x 12 (Tactical Transport) - 20 more on order
- Hunting 2-11 x 2 (VIP Transport)
- Mitsubishi MU-2 x 8 (Utility Transport)
Training Aircraft[]
- Hawker Siddeley Hawk Mk.127 x 34 (Advanced Trainer)
- Mitsubishi MU-2 x 4 (Multi-Engine Trainer)
- Pilatus PC-21 x 50 (Primary Trainer)
