No. 482 Squadron was a maintenance unit of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It was formed in May 1942 as No. 4 Repair and Salvage Unit, renamed No. 4 Repair and Servicing Unit in January 1945 and re-formed as No. 482 (Maintenance) Squadron in May 1946.

No. 482 Squadron was a maintenance squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It was formed in 1942 as No. 4 Repair and Salvage Unit, renamed No. 4 Repair and Servicing Unit in 1944 and re-formed as No. 482 (Maintenance) Squadron in May 1946.

On 10 May 1946, No. 4 Repair and Salvage Unit RAAF completed its move from Parkes to Amberley, and was re-named No. 482 Maintenance Squadron. The unit became a component of No. 82 Wing, responsible for the maintenance of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft held on strength at the 12th, 21st and 23rd Squadrons.

He had commanded a number of large organisations in the RAAF including 482Sqn at Amberley with the F111 and 478Sqn at Butterworth with the Mirage lll in addition to being one of the first to serve in Vietnam.

To aid in accident investigation, the Deputy Chief of Air Force (DCAF) approved a proposal to fit all RAAF aircraft with data recorders. The Smiths Industries Voice and Data Recorder (VADR) System has been selected for fitment to the F- 111C aircraft.

RAAF Academy and Pilot training, posted to RAAF Amberley 482Sqn on the F4E Phantom and F111 aircraft. Posted to the US Navy Test Pilot School, then to Aircraft Research and Development Unit (ARDU) upon graduation.

RAAF Base Richmond (IATA: XRH, ICAO: YSRI) is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military air base located within the City of Hawkesbury, approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) North-West of the Sydney Central Business District in New South Wales, Australia.

After graduating, Hopey was posted to Amberley and worked at 501WG, 482SQN and 1SQN. Hopey returned to Wagga as an instructor in 1997 and 2000, after discharging, became a civilian instructor at RAAFSTT.

RAAF No 482 Maintenance Squadron, Black & white photographs and negatives of 482 squadron at Pell airbase [airfield], Northern Territory. The photos show staff, facilities, training, accidents and...

Oct 4, 2024 · Personally, I was very lucky to work on the 482 Sqn Flight Line for 3 years with my all-time favorite Aircraft the mighty F111. Naturally, I knew many dedicated trades members as part of my job. I believe that the majority would be disappointed to think that the hard work, long hours and dedicated service they put in as stoic and enthusiastic ...