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.

"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 Leading Aircraftwoman Jazmyn Powell

“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 Katie Sinclair, and Aircraftsman Jese Somerville.

This episode is hosted by Cass Bowers.

Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded on base at RAAF Base Darwin during flying hours for Exercise Pitch Black, audio quality may vary. 

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 hosted by Group Captain Matthew Hetherington

Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded on base at RAAF Base Darwin during flying hours for Exercise Pitch Black, audio quality may vary. 

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 Aircraftman Will Lauenstein.

This episode is hosted by Cass Bowers.

Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded on base at RAAF Base Darwin during flying hours for Exercise Pitch Black, audio quality may vary. 

"It's very exciting to see how we have evolved, how military technology has evolved over the years"

This episode is hosted by Wing Commander Lauren Guest Commanding Officer of No. 13 Squadron and Senior Australian Defence Force Officer of RAAF Base Darwin RAAF Base Curtin (SADFO).

Please note: This episode of Hangar 46 was recorded on base at RAAF Base Darwin during flying hours for Exercise Pitch Black, audio quality may vary.