<![CDATA[IRONBARK WORKS - Blog - Ironbark Works]]>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:55:34 +1000Weebly<![CDATA[Rosemary]]>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:54:01 GMThttp://ironbarkworks.com.au/ironbark-works-blog/rosemaryRosemary is the symbol of commemoration for those who served Australia in wars, conflicts and peace operations.
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]]><![CDATA[From the archives]]>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:49:23 GMThttp://ironbarkworks.com.au/ironbark-works-blog/from-the-archivesIn 1946, the Gloster Meteor became the first jet fighter introduced into the RAAF.
The Meteor first entered regular service in 1951. It served with distinction in the Korean War
with 77 Sqn and the last sortie was flown with 75 Sqn in 1963.
These aircraft were still used by the RAAF School of Technical Training as training aids in
the early 1970’s when my old man went through Engine Fitter training.
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]]><![CDATA[The red poppy]]>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:45:32 GMThttp://ironbarkworks.com.au/ironbark-works-blog/the-red-poppyThe red poppy is a symbol of remembrance of those who died or suffered in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
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]]><![CDATA[Battle of Britan]]>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:40:33 GMThttp://ironbarkworks.com.au/ironbark-works-blog/battle-of-britanA photo of the Roulettes over the Hobart Cenotaph during the Battle of Britain commemorations in 2023.
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]]><![CDATA[uss Tripoli]]>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:33:33 GMThttp://ironbarkworks.com.au/ironbark-works-blog/uss-tripoliBack in November 2022 the USS Tripoli LHA-7 was in Hobart and the crew were kind enough to invite the local ADF units onboard for a tour. Only 7 birds on board but still cool to see. Thanks very much @usstripoli
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]]><![CDATA[Aurora AUstralis]]>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:28:02 GMThttp://ironbarkworks.com.au/ironbark-works-blog/aurora-australisA photo from our front yard during one of the Aurora's in May 2024
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]]><![CDATA[TAS VC dinner June 2024]]>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:22:50 GMThttp://ironbarkworks.com.au/ironbark-works-blog/tas-vc-dinner-june-2024A photo of us with Keith Payne, at a dinner in June 2024.
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]]><![CDATA[From the archives]]>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 05:40:42 GMThttp://ironbarkworks.com.au/ironbark-works-blog/march-27th-2024The Western Australian sunset makes a stunning background for the landing of two 9 Sqn Iroquois choppers. The Iroquois helicopter, also known as the 'Huey,' served with distinction in Vietnam, as well as in many humanitarian and United Nations missions. DPR poster from 1988
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]]><![CDATA[From the archives]]>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:21:13 GMThttp://ironbarkworks.com.au/ironbark-works-blog/march-12th-2024​For the aviation enthusiast who likes the older models. This photo from our collection shows one of the RAAF's original Hercules 'A' Models A97-209 flying over Sydney. The 'A' Models were delivered to the RAAF between 1958 and 1959 and served with distinction until 1978 when they were replaced by the Hercules 'H' Model.
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]]><![CDATA[First blog]]>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:05:01 GMThttp://ironbarkworks.com.au/ironbark-works-blog/first-blog​This is our first blog.
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