Tag Archives: RAAF

Episode 701: So much news, so little time…

Posted on May 11, 2022 by admin

The boys knew they’d be back with AusDesk episodes in 2022 but didn’t think it would take quite *this* long to get one produced. Suffice to say, they’ve picked one of the busiest times in aviation Down Under to come … Continue reading →

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Episode 682: Farewell to the Classic Hornet

Posted on December 15, 2021 by admin

With the sad news that the RAAF have withdrawn the F/A-18 A & B aircraft from service this week, the boys are joined by Stewart Wilson, a well known aviation author and historian in Australia, to discuss their history in … Continue reading →

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Episode 679: Opened borders allow a QF A380 to return plus RAAF rumours galore

Posted on November 17, 2021 by admin

The boys are back and Grant’s had to get Steve up at the crack of noon to record an Oz Desk much earlier than usual, but there’s so much to discuss and so much to do, like maybe flying somewhere … Continue reading →

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Episode 500: Spartans are great even without the roll

Posted on April 25, 2018 by admin

How could the boys not crash a milestone 500th episode? With a nod to the bulk of their past reports, they present a standard Oz Desk episode with news reviews, discussion and fewer sound effects (mostly :) ). The topics … Continue reading →

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Episode 442: We’re back at the Avalon Air Show

Posted on March 8, 2017 by admin

We’re back, babies (well, at least for this year :) ). Steve and Grant are at the Avalon Air Show 2017 and they interview Ben Morgan, CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia who is working hard … Continue reading →

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Episode 378: Ice ice baby!

Posted on November 25, 2015 by admin

Big news this week as the RAAF lands one of their C17s on the Wilkins ice runway in Antarctica. The RAAF may also be looking at a new, bigger VIP aircraft as our Prime Minister needs a bigger executive jet … Continue reading →

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Episode 376: It’s all Back in Black

Posted on November 11, 2015 by admin

Grant’s not letting his birthday get in the way of recording an OzDesk but Steve’s been loading up the articles so this could be a long one! Qantas loses its bet with Air New Zealand and celebrates the recent All … Continue reading →

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Episode 375: Angels Passing Gas

Posted on November 4, 2015 by admin

Steve’s had a good time being Em-Cee at the OzRunways fundraiser for Angel Flight with Matt Hall in the Regal Air hangar at Bankstown in Sydney but now it’s back to work and producing the OzDesk. In the news today, … Continue reading →

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Episode 371: Calling Karratha, come in ATC Ben

Posted on October 7, 2015 by admin

Finally back after a bit of a break although Grant has subbed out due to family reasons, being ably replaced by ATC Ben. Ben tells us about his recent slight change of job, and location, having moved from the world … Continue reading →

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Episode 366: Bigger is better? A380, C130s and Alan Joyce’s salary

Posted on September 2, 2015 by admin

Grant’s back and the boys are gobsmacked by Alan Joyce’s $12 million salary! They’re pretty sure their morals would get corrupted for that amount of money! Still with Qantas, they’ve painted A380 VH-OQH to support the Wallabies rugby union team … Continue reading →

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