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In this issue of Air Force News read all about our new facility for our incredible Military Working Dogs, check out a major conservation effort by an NH90 crew, catch the amazing photo of our P-8A Poseidon taking by the Indian Navy, and meet some of the new leaders of our Air Force.
In this month’s issue of Air Force News, meet the Air Force’s new Chief, see our Security Force’s trainees rough it on training, catch our Hercules and Poseidon successes in the Pacific, and read all about the Air Force’s impact at a major international exercise across the ditch.
The July Air Force News has arrived. Our aircrews talk about flying New Zealanders to safety during civil unrest in New Caledonia and we hear from some of the passengers on board one of those flights home. We also find out about the P-8A Poseidon mission to monitor suspected UN sanctions violations by North Korea; see the relief sent to Papua New Guinea after a devastating landslide; and we look to the stars to welcome Matariki.
The June Air Force News has landed just in time for the weekend. Read how we train to respond to regional or global events, find out what operations our squadrons have been taking part in, in the Pacific, and meet RNZAF Base Woodbourne's new Base Commander.
In this issue of Air Force News find out the vital role No. 3 Squadron played in Solomon Islands’ elections, catch up on UN monitoring of North Korea by our Poseidon crews, check out the first flight of our newest C-130J Hercules, and see the wow moments from the Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow.
Inside this issue we cover everything you need to know about the Chief of Air Force’s Plan Astra, find out about the P-8A Poseidon’s surveillance flights around the Pitcairn Islands, catch up on the Hercules’ tactical flying exercise, and join our firefighters as they turn up the heat during live fire training. And there is so much more. Enjoy!
Inside we cover that the full fleet of P-8A Poseidons is operational for tasks, see Seasprites have been flying around new territory, we look at how the NH90s made it across to the major Talisman Sabre exercise in Australia, and check out the plans if the lower North Island is hit by the big one.
Inside we meet the Firefighter of the Year, celebrate 100 years of military aviation, find out how we can support the Pacific in a future climate crisis, and we discover what our personnel did to be recipients in the King’s Birthday Honours awards.
Inside we meet the Firefighter of the Year, celebrate 100 years of military aviation, find out how we can support the Pacific in a future climate crisis, and we discover what our personnel did to be recipients in the King’s Birthday Honours awards.
The June Air Force News has landed and it’s a cracking read. Inside you’ll find No. 40 Squadron taking on tactical flying training around the South Island; Air Force personnel doing the mahi in Fiji; our team celebrating the Coronation of King Charles in London; and you’ll also get to meet our medic of the year. Enjoy!