Royal Australian Air Force

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF was formed in March 1921.  It continues the traditions of the Australian Flying Corps (AFC), which was formed on 22 October 1912.   The RAAF has taken part in many of the 20th century's major conflicts.

Royal Australain Air Force in Days of Infamy
The RAAF was unprepared for war in the Pacific when the Japanese entered World War II. Fitted with aircraft that were no match against the Zero, the RAAF was beaten in Malaya, The Dutch East Indies, New Guinea, and even over their own home.