Aviation Photography Digest

30/08/2026

Get ready for Brisbane Festival Riverfire with the display times for the Royal Australian Air Force fly pasts this week! All times subject to change.

30/08/2026

Our latest article by Gabriel Rivera looks at all the defence news coming out of Europe from the ILA Berlin 2026 Airshow.

This years show offered a snapshot of a continent undergoing one of the most profound defence transformations in its post- Cold War history.

Read all about the announcements and defence aircraft unveiled in the article below.

Report and photos by Gabriele Rivera August 29, 2026 Rather than overshadowing ILA Berlin 2026, the collapse of the SCAF programme became the defining backdrop to an exhibition that underscored how…

27/08/2026

to the Brisbane Festival Riverfire event of 2024, when 'Clutch' and 'Gassr' had the privelage of flying the famous 'Riverfire Run' through the city of Brisbane. They spoke with APD about turning their dreams of flying this unique route into reality, and the amount of training and preparation required.

No. 1 SQN from Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley will once again return with the F/A-18F Super Hornet for this years event, which takes place on September 5th, with practice for aircrews in the days prior.

Just what does it take to fly the Riverfire Run?Come for a behind...

27/08/2026

航空自衛隊 Japan Air Self-Defense Force made a historic deployment to Australia for six weeks participating along side Royal Australian Air Force and U.S. Pacific Air Forces in Exercise Southern Cross and participating with 21 other nations in Exercise Pitch Black 2026.

In our latest article talk exclusively with Kōkū Jieitai (JASDF) Colonel Taro Murao Commander of the flight group from the 3rd Air Wing from Misawa Air Base that deployed to Darwin International Airport for the six week detachment.

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Kōkū Jieitai deploy to Australia for six weeks participating in Exercises Southern Cross and Pitch Black 2026

21/08/2026

It's already been a week since the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast kicked off in spectacular fashion. Relive the action with some more images, and check out our article online now!

Read the article here: https://aviationphotodigest.com/lifes-a-beach-pacific-airshow-gold-coast-2026/

18/08/2026

Get ready for 30+ minutes of highlights from the recent Pacific Airshow Gold Coast! ✈️🔥

This action-packed video features some of your favourite aircraft and performers from the show, including the RAAF F-35A Lightning II, C-130J Hercules, Roulettes, US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, US Navy P-8A Poseidon, PC-9, Yak-55, Yak-110 and T-33 Shooting Star.

Plus, enjoy breathtaking performances from Matt Hall, Emma McDonald and many more as they take to the skies over the Gold Coast! 🇦🇺🇺🇸

Turn up the volume, sit back and relive the incredible sights and sounds of Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2026!

Get ready for 30+ minutes of highlights from the recent Pacific Air...

16/08/2026

Day 3 highlights from the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast. It was an action packed weekend at Surfers Paradise, and we're already looking forward to next year!

Images: Joel Thomas

16/08/2026

Always a highlight of the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast, the VMM 268 Red Dragons in their V-22 Osprey!

15/08/2026

It's the final day of the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast! Who's getting themselves beachside to see all the action, including the Queensland Fire Department demo? The action kicks off from 10am!

Video: Joel Thomas

15/08/2026

Some photo highlights from day 2 of the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast. 📷 One more day to go, get your tickets for Sunday!

Images: Joel Thomas + Kristen Curtis