Hangar 46

Hangar 46: Reflecting with Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Force Warrant Officer Ken Robertson, OAM. "I'm really proud of bringing people together, learning alongside each other." Join us in the hangar as we chat to Warrant Officer Ken Robertson, OAM, on his time as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to Chief of Defence Force, his career, and reflections. This episode is...

"I am really encouraged by the level of innovation that we see, especially within the younger ranks or the newer members." Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2026 and chat to Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, CMM, CD. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Jess...

Hangar 46: Supporting the Fight with Squadron Leader Zac Smit, Lieutenant Commander Jamie Imlay-Gillespie, and Wing Commander James Grigson. "For those working at the tactical level, whether it's on a flight line, in a health centre, or behind the scenes in logistics, your work is critical in supporting the fight, keep it up." Join us in the hangar as Squadron Leader Zac Smit, Headqu...

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: htt...

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 Instr...

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....

"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, Aircraftm...

"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 coordi...

"If we don't talk about it, then you don't know" Join us in the hangar for the first time in 2025, as we chat to Air Vice-Marshal Wendy Blyth, AM, on teamwork, navigating parenthood, and her transition from Head of Air Force Capability into Head Force Design. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Michael Sleeman, and co-hosted by Flight Lieutenant Lily Warrick.

"Just believe in the work you've done" Join us in the hangar as Warrant Officer James Hood chats to Sergeant Shard Malchow and Squadron Leader Joel Ingram on endurance sports, resilience, comradery, and physical fitness. This episode is hosted by Warrant Officer James Hood

"Everything we have that is great, comes about because people contribute to that greatness. It doesn’t happen by accident. t happens because people decide to value add." Join us in the hangar as we chat to Air Commander Australia Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz, AM, CSC, DSM, about his career, his role, and the warfighter mindset. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Michael Sleeman and co-hosted by...

“It’s the ability for our aviators to do that repeatedly and they do. Year in. Year out. Doing the ordinary things extraordinarily well.” Join us in the hangar as we chat to Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, DSC, CSC, OAM, about his first 100 days, his intent, and vision. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Michael Sleeman and co-hosted by Corporal Kbora Ali.

Hangar 46 at Exercise Pitch Black 2024: Participant Perspectives -New Zealand Edition "The ability to practice our interoperability with the Australian Air Force is just such a cool and unique part of Pitch Black" Join us as we take the hangar to RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black 2024 and chat to New Zealand participants: Corporal Rachel Pugh, Flight Sergeant David Cresswell, Corporal Kati...

Hangar 46 at Exercise Pitch Black 2024: General Kevin Schneider "But to come together as a team is the greatest deterrent effect" Join us as we take the hangar to RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black 2024 and chat to General Kevin Schneider, Commander, Pacific Air Forces; and Air Component Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. This episode is...

Hangar 46 at Exercise Pitch Black 2024: Participant Perspectives - Australian Edition "You get to be a part of something bigger than yourself" Join us as we take the hangar to RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black 2024 and chat to Australian participants: Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton, Flight Lieutenant Kaylee Verrier, Flying Officer Jarod Beck, Wing Commander Ben Gray, and Leading...

"It's very exciting to see how we have evolved, how military technology has evolved over the years" Join us as we take the hangar to RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black 2024 and chat to Colonel Lee Mei Yi, the Republic of Singapore Air Force Exercise Director for Exercise Pitch Black 2024. This episode is hosted by Wing Commander Lauren Guest Commanding Officer of No. 13 Squadr...

"Time is no longer the sacrificial variable" Join us in the hangar as we chat to Head Force Design Major General Tony Rawlins AM, DSC, about his role, his experiences, and moving forward into the future with the ADF. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Michael Sleeman and co-hosted by Squadron Leader Zac Smit

Reflection, Space Journey, Paint Flecks, and Space as a Domain. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Air Marshal Paul Godfrey and Brigadier General Mike Adamson. In the time since recording, Air Marshal Paul Godfrey has been promoted to Air Marshal and is now the Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Futu...

"Seek Progress and not Perfection" Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Senior Enlisted Leaders. Air Force Command Chief - Military Expert 6 Ng See Lye, Republic of Singapore Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader - Chief Master Sergeant Michael Haywood, Pacific Air Forces' Directorate of Air and Cy...

United States Space Force, Space Domain Awareness, and Sense of Calling. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Chief of Space Operations General Chance Saltzman, United States Space Force. During ASPCon24, General Saltzman presented a Keynote Address . This episode is hosted by Air Commodore Ben Sleeman Plea...

Cultural Initiatives, Storytelling, and Connection. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Steven Warrior, proud Kuarna, Narungga, and Kokatha man. This episode is hosted by Group Captain Glenn Orton. Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded at the Natio...

Aviator of the Year, Hope, and Support. Join us as we take the hangar to the National Convention Centre Canberra for the Air and Space Power Conference 2024 and chat to Corporal Kbora Ali, Aviator of the Year. This episode is hosted by Warrant Officer Graham Docking. Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded at the National Convention Centre Canberra during ASPCon24, there may be backgro...