Articles covering the military use of airpower since the Wright brothers made the first heavier-than-air-controlled flight in 1903. For those interested in this topic, the followings links might prove useful:

 

RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)

An air-to-air refuelling flight test between Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft from No. 33 Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF or Koku-Jieitai) Mitsubishi F-2A over Japan.
Military History

The year air power came of age

This article argues the WW1 air campaign over 1917 Flanders (Belgium) changed the nature of aerial warfare as the Allies and Central Powers developed an air support doctrine and new technology.
20 minutes
A Soviet T-72 main battle tank on display at the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum in Cairns.
Military History

They Flew for Franco: German Condor Legion’s Tactical Air Power

This article covers Nazi Germany air operations supporting Franco during the Spanish Civil War (1936–39) and how that involvement helped Nazi Germany prepare for WW2.
19 minutes
The catafalque party 'present arms' as the Governor-General of Australia Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce looks on
Military History

Air Power Played a Major Part in Winning the War in the West

Allied operations in the Mediterranean Theatre from 1942 on proved the importance of airpower in supporting ground troops.
7 minutes
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Parramatta departs Sydney on a three-month Indo-Pacific regional presence deployment.
Air & Space Power

Study Sea Power to Understand Air Power

Sea power principles developed a century ago might still apply to air power.
5 minutes
A United States Air Force C-5M Galaxy from 22nd Airlift Squadron taxis to the hardstand at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
Military History

Carl Spaatz: An Air Power Strategist

Carl Spaatz was one of America’s foremost strategic air power thinkers; his experiences in WW1 and command appointments in WW2 and beyond ensured that he could effectively apply theory to practice.
35 minutes
A scale model of HMAS Bataan at the Naval History Section at the Sea Power Centre - Australia in Fyshwick, Canberra.
Military History

Whirlwind: The Air War Against Japan, 1942–1945

Williamson Murray reviews the book 'Whirlwind the Air War against Japan, 1942–1945'.
5 minutes
The hypersonic experimental flight took place at the Woomera Test Range in June 2017 and was part of a joint research program conducted by DST Group and AFRL, partnering with Boeing, BAE Systems and the University of Queensland
Technology & Innovation

Air Force Research Lab building momentum on cislunar projects

The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is preparing to solicit interest in a contract to help the US military observe and track objects that reside between geostationary orbit and the moon.
5 minutes
Standing beneath the wings of a WW2 German fighter the editor of the Australian Women's Weekly, Mrs Helen McCabe addresses the Women's Integrated Networking Group (WINGS) dinner function, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
Military History

The Army Air Corps at the Battle of the Bulge

In the Battle of the Bulge, US and British airpower achieved air supremacy allowing ground troops to stop the German advance.
9 minutes
Some of the crew from HMAS Arunta look over at the US Aircraft Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. PIC: ABPH Damian Pawlenko RAN8095516_20000710_018
Leadership

USS Abraham Lincoln Captain Becomes First Woman to Take a US Aircraft Carrier to Sea

For the first time, the US Navy has appointed a woman Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt to command a US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
3 minutes
Military History

Battle Of Britain: The Royal Air Force Stopped Hitler's Total Domination Of Western Europe

In the Battle of Britain, the UK employed an integrated air defence system to deny Nazi Germany air superiority over the English Channel and prevented Germany from invading the UK.
65 minutes
Wreaths laid on Anzac Day at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery Beirut, Lebanon.
Military History

The Airstrike that Won the Six Day War for Israel

Israeli Air Force planning, training, intelligence, leadership, and strategic thinking enabled Israel to destroy enemy air forces early in the six-day war.
20 minutes
Australian Army soldiers from 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron stand guard as part of a catafalque party during the Anzac Day 2022 dawn Service at Redcliffe in Brisbane.
Military History

Why Nazi Germany Couldn't Win at the Battle of the Bulge

Germany did not have the economic resources to put forces into battle that could defeat the allies.
6 minutes
The memorial dawn service at Anzac Park in Townsville to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea (4-8 May 1942)
Military History

Groupthink Blinded Imperial Japan at the Battle of Midway

The USA defeated the Japanese Navy at the Battle of Midway because of poor Japanese planning, groupthink, and the failure of the Japanese to allow any criticism of their flawed operational plan.
14 minutes
United States Navy and Marine Corps senior officers salute while the Last Post is sounded during the Anzac Day commemorative service onboard the USS Midway in San Diego, California, USA.
Military History

"The Most Complete Naval Victory": How America Smashed Japan at Midway

The US' victory at Midway was due to a superior strategy and a very high level of tactical leadership.
15 minutes
Royal Australian Navy sailors watch a ceremoney commemorating the 79th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea held at Russell Offices, Canberra.
3 September 2021
Military History

The Battle of the Coral Sea 1942: The First Aircraft Carrier Battle in History

How the Battle of the Coral Sea unfolded without real time ISR to inform decision making.
Australian Clearance Diving Team 3 members watch after disposing of unexploded ordnance during Operation Damask.
Military History

The Battle at Leyte Gulf: The Biggest Naval Battle Ever Broke Japan

This article argues that although the WW2 Battle at Leyte Gulf effectively ended the Japanese Navy’s ability to influence the course of the war, lessons shouldn’t be carved in stone but rather be subject to time, technology and warmaking methods.
40 minutes
A Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft performs an aerobatic display over the Temora Aviation Museum during an event marking the 60th anniversary of the Spitfire Association.
Military History

Stories of the Battle of Britain 1940 – Constant-Speed Propellers

In early 1940 the Spitfire appeared to be no match for the German Messerschmitt Bf-109 during aerial combat; however, switching the Spitfire's variable speed propellor to a constant speed propellor—dramatically improved the Spitfire's performance and more than made it a match for the Bf-109.
10 minutes
The last remaining First World War German A7V tank, Panzerkampfwagen 506, 'Mephisto' and the battle damage it absorbed during the First World War at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
Military History

Kursk The greatest tank battle in history might have ended differently had it not been for the action in the air.

The Soviet’s airpower was a major factor in defeating Nazi Germany in the Battle of Kursk during WW2.
20 minutes
Lieutenant Commander Priya Chandra, Royal Australian Navy, pays her respects during a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbour, Hawaii.
Military History

Attack on Pearl Harbor—1941

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor resulted in President Roosevelt signing a declaration of war against Japan, marking the United States' official entrance into World War II.
8 minutes
Boatswain's Mates from HMAS Ballarat take aim at a flare during a night firing exercise with a 12.7mm M2 Heavy Barrel Machine Gun off the western coast of Australia.
Air & Space Power

The Defeat of the Red Baron – Future Air Defence of the Manoeuvre Force

Without a tactical air defence capability it is questionable whether the Army will be able to adequately protect its forces from UAV and low altitude rotary assets.
15 minutes
Military History

This Is What Made The de Havilland Vampire Such A Unique Fighter Jet

The de Haviland Vampire jet was developed during WW2 and was capable in both the fighter and attack roles— the RN and RAN used the Sea Vampire version, and the RAAF later used it as a training aircraft.
8 minutes