Hangar 46: Air Force Safety Month with Corporal Caitlin Russ and Flight Sergeant Owen Robottom

"You can influence from anywhere. It's not bound by rank."

Join us in the hangar as Corporal Caitlin Russ, Enlisted Aviator of the Year, and Flight Sergeant Owen Robottom, Human Performance and Safety, discuss the ‘Warfighter Mindset' as this year's Air Force Safety Month theme.

Hangar 46: Air Force Writing Award Competition Winners Flight Lieutenant Ed Betar and Corporal Matthew Thornton

"I wanted to start a conversation.”

Join us in the hangar for a chat with Flight Lieutenant Ed Betar, winner of the The Wrigley Prize, and Corporal Matthew Thornton, winner of The Margaret Clarke Award.

This episode is hosted by Squadron Leader Sacha Mondon.

Read FLTLT Betar's piece: https://ciasp.scholasticahq.com/article/137701-space-traffic-management-is-critical-for-national-security

Read CPL Thornton's piece: https://airpower.airforce.gov.au/blog/multinational-mercenaries-dangers-private-sector-operational-involvements

Submissions for the 2025 competition are now open and close December 31st 2025.

For more information: https://airpower.airforce.gov.au/contribute

Hangar 46: A Day in the Life as an Instructor at 1 Recruit Training Unit with Corporal Mikhayla Kiem and Corporal Jacob Adolph

“Nine times out of ten, you already know this stuff. It's your bread and butter. So if you are thinking about it, back yourself.”

Join us at RAAF Base Wagga with Corporal Mikhayla Kiem, Military Skills Instructor and Corporal Jacob Adolph, Ground Defence Training Instructor, for a day in the life as an instructor at 1RTU.

Hangar 46: Commodore Micheal Jacobson, CSM, RAN

"Instill the confidence in your very junior leaders, and you can only do that with trust.”

Join us in the hangar as we chat to Commodore Micheal Jacobson, CSM, RAN, Director General Submarines, on resiliency, team work, and lessons for Air Force from a submariner.

This episode is hosted by Group Captain Steven Ferguson

“I think, you know, whether I’m wearing the blue astronaut flight suit, or the green Air Force flying suit, I’m really looking forward to serving my country”

Join us in the hangar as we chat to Group Captain Katherine Bennell-Pegg, an Australian astronaut, and recently commissioned Royal Australian Air Force Officer, on astronaut training, her career journey, and what we can all learn from space.

This episode is hosted by Air Commodore Jo Brick

"Everything tells a story. Everything is there for a reason."

Join us in the hangar as we chat to Mr Matt Anderson PSM, on his career, service, storytelling, and his time as Director of the Australian War Memorial.

This episode is hosted by Air Commodore Michael Durant.

Hangar 46: Aviators at Avalon International Air Show 2025

"It's the best thing I've ever done"

Join us at Avalon International Air Show 2025, as we swapped the hangar studio for the airfield and chatted to aviators across the Royal Australian Air Force. We caught up with Aircraftman Jacob Mercieca, Wing Commander Philip "Budgie" Parsons, Flight Lieutenant Sam, Aircraftman Sid Pasupati, Aircraftman Sam Carter, Flying Officer Ben "Hooky" Hook, Flying Officer Isabella Blenkin, and Sergeant Bradley McAuliffe.

This episode is hosted by Wing Commander Niki Frost.

Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded at Avalon Airport with some chats recorded during the flying displays.

"That’s what we’re all there for. We are a CAS team.”

Join us in the hangar for the first ever collaboration episode between Hangar 46 and The Cove Podcast, as we chat to Weapons Systems Operator and recently qualified Fighter Combat Instructor Flight Lieutenant Pete, and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Troop Command Captain Craig Hogendyk, on the workings of the collaborative coordination efforts between the two roles, close air support, myth busting, and air power.

This episode is hosted by Hangar 46 Lead Miss Cass Bowers, and The Cove Podcast Host Captain Todd Lempa.