RAAF History and Heritage, Point Cook, VIC Videos

RAAF in Korea Roll of Honour
During 2023 we are sharing stories of the RAAF involvement in the Korean War. In this video, we remember and reflect on those killed and missing in action in service of our nation. Lest we forget. #AusAirForce #RAAF #militaryaviation #ThenNowAlways #lestweforget

RAAF Museum, Point Cook will be temporarily closed to the public this Sunday, 28 May 2023 due to base infrastructure works. We’ll be open as usual the following Thursday and Sunday from 10am-3pm. Visitors were welcomed back to RAAF Museum during April. We have been overwhelmed by the positive response to our new contemporary exhibition of historic aircraft created within our refurbished World War II era Bellman Hangar. To book visit: https://www.airforce.gov.au/community/visit-and-learn/raaf-museum Image caption: New exhibition at the RAAF Museum 'Building Australian Air Power'. Source: SQNLDR Anna Williams. #AusAirForce #RAAF #RAAFMuseum #militaryaviation #ThenNowAlways

RAAF Museum, Point Cook will be open to the public next week, for the first time since 2020. Online registrations to attend on Thursday 27 and Sunday 30 April are now open. Spots are limited so register now! www.airforce.gov.au/community/visit-and-learn/raaf-museum/plan-a-visit Base security requirements mean walk up visitors will not be permitted. For more information see www.airforce.gov.au/community/visit-and-learn/raaf-museum Please note we are still finalising the new Strike Hangar experience display. Unfortunately, it will not yet be open to the public on these dates. The museum has been closed while we undertook important infrastructure works and significant new exhibition installations. We’re excited to welcome back visitors next week! Video caption: New exhibition at the RAAF Museum ‘Building Australian Air Power’. Credit: SQNLDR Anna Williams. Royal Australian Air Force #AusAirForce #RAAF #militaryaviation

If you want to catch a glimpse of the RAAF Museum prior to its reopening then head to the Air Force Pavilion at the Australian International Airshow 2023, opening tomorrow, Friday 3 March! We invite you to explore our interactive exhibition ‘Faces of Air Force’. Encounter the stories of the ordinary people called upon to achieve extraordinary things. Meet those who served in the air and on the ground, through the past to the present day. Video caption: ‘Faces of Air Force’, Air Force Pavilion, 2023. Source: SQNLDR Williams #ausairforce #raaf #raafmuseum #thennowalways #AIA2023 Royal Australian Air Force

Dawn Service | Anzac Day 2021
No matter where you are in the world, let us come together to commemorate Anzac Day 2021: ▪️ Join us as we go LIVE at 4.30am (AEST) from Sydney Martin Place Cenotaph. ▪️ At 5.30am (AEST) we'll take you to the National Commemorative Service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. ▪️ Then at 6.00am (AEST) we'll take you to the Shrine of Remembrance Service in Melbourne. #AnzacDay 🕊️🌹

How a century-old photo finally came home | Anzac Day 2021
In 1917, a photo of Indigenous Australian serviceman, Robert George Garner, was taken at a prison camp in Germany. 104 years later - it has been returned home 🎖🧡 ⚠ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this story contains images of deceased persons. Commemorate Anzac Day with us - Sunday April 25th - https://bit.ly/AnzacDay2021 #AnzacDay

Air Force 100: Commemorating 100 years of the Royal Australian Air Force
Royal Australian Air Force is turning 100 today. 🎉 On Wednesday 31 March 2021 we're marking our 100th anniversary with a mass flypast over Canberra of current and historic military aircraft, which will be livestreamed here and via ABC TV + iview from 10.00am local time. More than 60 aircraft will fly in waves over Lake Burley Griffin from 10:30am. This spectacular flypast will culminate with a full display by the Air Force Roulettes. All Centenary events will be COVID-compliant and in line with territory requirements. We would love for you to join in, in a COVID-safe manner. For those of you in Canberra today who are considering finding a nice location to watch the Spectacular Aircraft Flypast, please remember to practice all of your regular COVID-Safe behaviours. ✅ If the area you visit is crowded or busy, consider finding another location that’s quieter ✅ When you find a location you are happy with, ensure you keep your distance from other groups or spectators ✅ If you’re unwell, please stay at home ✅ Continue to practise good hand and respiratory hygiene when you are out and about 📸 Tag your pics with @AusAirForce, #AusAirForce and #AirForce100 We hope you enjoy the show! ✈️

RAAF Museum CAC Mustang VH-SVU in the air again!
Happy days! The RAAF Museum's CAC Mustang VH-SVU is back.

Hand Starting the RAAF Museum Tiger Moth
The RAAF Museum technical team have the interesting challenge of working with aviation technology spanning over a century. This video shows RAAF Museum technician, CPL Dave Goddard, completing pre-start engine priming and then hand starting the Museum's Tiger Moth aircraft (VH-AWA).

RAAF Museum Mustang A68-170 departing on a taxy test 13Aug19.
After nearly eight years, CAC Mustang A68-170 (VH-SVU) moved under her own power for a taxy test, run-up and a high power, but aborted take-off run on Tuesday morning. Attached is a short video of 170 departing from the Museum tarmac. The aircraft is now serviceable ( the weight of the paperwork has equaled the weight of the aircraft ) and will test fly once the required Defence Approvals have been granted. Thanks to all that have participated in returning the aircraft to airworthy status. It's been a team effort.

Full Power Engine Run for RAAF Museum CAC Mustang at Point Cook
Here's a short video of the RAAF Museum's CAC Mustang undergoing a full power engine run at Point Cook. We are all looking forward to seeing her back in the air soon!

Flypast over Shrine
RAAF Museum vintage biplanes flypast the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance - 11th November 2018