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Where did the salute originate?

Medieval French knights raised their visors to show that they were friendly

During the American revolution, junior soldiers had to remove their headgear in the presence of their superiors.

British redcoats would put their hand on their head to hold onto their hats when they bowed to their commanders.

In the Roman empire, citizens were required to raise their right hands when they approached public officials to show that they held no weapons.

All of the above

Where was the first Australian military flying school established?

Williamtown

Point Cook

Richmond

Bathurst

What was the nickname of the Transport Support Flight during the Vietnam War?

Kangaroo Airlines

Kookaburra Airlines

Wallaby Airlines

Caribou Airlines

What is the meaning of the slang term "dust off?"

Medivac

Troop evacuation

Ambush operation

Dropping Agent Orange over an area

Which RAAF base is No. 1 Recruit training held at?

RAAF East Sale

RAAF Darwin

RAAF Tindal

RAAF Wagga Wagga

Which RAAF base is knowns as "the Hornet's nest"?

RAAF Williamtown

RAAF Richmond

RAAF Amberley

RAAF East Sale

When wearing honours and awards, how many ribbons may be displayed in one row?

You wear them all in one row

What is the correct translation of the RAAF motto?

To the stars through struggle

We struggle to the stars

No stars without struggle

Through struggle to the stars

In what year did the RAAF cease utilising the RAF roundel and introduced the kangaroo?

1951

1948

1956

1961

What is the name of the dining in night tradition that symbolises the salute to the Queen?

Passing the wine

Passing the port

Toasting the port

Toasting the Queen

Which of these is NOT an official radio communications proword/s?

WILCO

Radio Check

Rodger

Over and Out

Which aircraft has the most right of way in the air?

Aeroplane

Hang glider

Helicopter

Hot air balloon

When performing drill with members of different services, which service's drill is performed?

Everyone does Navy drill

Everyone does Army drill

Everyone does RAAF drill

Everyone does their own service's drill

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