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    A history of Australian aviation from 1914-1919 and much more.

    6 Sqn had their start as an Australian Flying Corps squadron in 1917. Their aircraft were attired in a broad red band with a white stylised kangaroo on top of it. These days the squadron flies the exceptionally powerful F111, a long way from the linen and wires of the SE5a, but in celebration of their 90th anniversary they have adorned A8-125 in the red stripe and white kangaroo of 6 Sqn AFC. (more)
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