As many Canberrans are aware, the Royal Australian Air Force celebrated their centenary this week, on Wednesday 31Mar21.  From their modest beginnings in 1921, the RAAF has  developed into a powerful, world-class Air Force which our nation depends on during times of both conflict and peace.  The men and women who proudly serve the RAAF show great diversity and their excellence and passion has been a primary driver behind the success and achievements of the Service throughout it’s one hundred year history.  More than 350,000 Australians have served in the Royal Australian Air Force since 1921 and 11,191 have died in service during that time — we will always remember their service and sacrifice.

Our MTS Defence Family proudly boasts twenty-one families with at least one currently serving RAAF member.  We would like to take this chance to thank them all for their service and for continuing to uphold the proud traditions of the RAAF.

To recognise this special anniversary, MTS had an RAAF display in the Yr 1 /2 breakout space for the last week. We would like to thank the Dowling family for generously loaning several  items that helped make this display  special.  Many of you might also have had the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular flypast over Lake Burley Griffin—it was certainly a ‘once in a lifetime’ event.  Happy birthday Air Force!