1st Aviation Regiment - Australian Army

1st Aviation Regiment - Australian Army The official page of the 1st Aviation Regiment of the Australian Army. This date remains the Unit’s official birthday. The Unit symbol is the Griffin.

The 1st Divisional Aviation Regiment was formed on 26th April 1966 from 16 Army Light Aircraft Squadron. The Regiment was re-titled to the 1st Aviation Regiment on 31st March 1967. The Regiment has commanded a number of sub-units during it’s time and has also operated a variety of fixed and rotary wing aircraft. It has supported operations with the United Nations as early as 1961, the Vietnam War

(1965-72) the Malaya Emergency (1965-73); and has continued to provide operational capability and community assistance in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Notable recent deployments include service in Bougainville, East Timor and the Solomon Islands. The 1st Aviation Regiment currently consists of some 300 – 350 personnel which make up an inherently flexible and scalable organisation that is capable of operating in centralised, dispersed and independent roles; and in support of; or commanding combined arms forces at Battle Group level. Aside from the Regiment Headquarters, the Regiment has four sub-units; Technical Support Squadron, Logistics Support Squadron and 161 and 162 Attack Squadrons. The Unit currently operates the EC665 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH). The Griffin is a legendary creature portraying strength and vigilance. The Griffin is usually represented in literature and art as having the head, beak, talons and wings of an eagle, and the body and legs of a lion. The Regiment’s mascot is Corporal Falco Peregrinus Alert (Penny). She enlisted on 26th April 2006. The Peregrine Falcon has been a symbol of speed and power for centuries, and it is one of the swiftest and deadliest of the birds of prey. Known for swooping on it’s prey at speeds of up to 300 km/h, it’s mere appearance causes panic amongst potential victims. Not dissimilar to the Tiger ARH.

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An AH-64E Apache from 1st Aviation Regiment - Australian Army during the recent Exercise Possum Guns 2026-1.

📷CAPT Alexis Chabrol
16th Aviation Brigade - Australian Army

Congratulations to the following 1st Aviation Regiment members on their promotions today. Well deserved. LCPL Lauren Han...
14/08/2026

Congratulations to the following 1st Aviation Regiment members on their promotions today. Well deserved.
LCPL Lauren Hanson promoted to CPL
LCPL Mads Vaggelas promoted to CPL
TPR Oliver Darmody promoted to LCPL

A big shout out to 1st Aviation Regiment's LT Natasha Dawson who recently participated in the Dili International Maratho...
10/08/2026

A big shout out to 1st Aviation Regiment's LT Natasha Dawson who recently participated in the Dili International Marathon - Timor-Leste's premier running event. LT Dawson absolutely smashed out a Marathon in 3.55.54. Amazing work Tash. Well done.

06/08/2026

Well…here it is 👀

Say hello to the official 2027 Run Army event shirt! 🚁

This year, we’re highlighting one of Army’s newest capabilities, the AH-64E Apache helicopter 💥

Based in Townsville, Australia’s premier garrison city, our Apaches are flown by the 1st Aviation Regiment - Australian Army 💪

And if you’re keen to get your hands on one (a shirt not an actual Apache sorry guys!) you’re in luck—registrations are officially OPEN!

Secure your shirt now ➡️ www.runarmy.org.au

On Sunday 12 Jul at Aitkenvale Uniting Church – Townsville, CO and RSM 1Avn Regt joined Service Chaplains from around ...
04/08/2026

On Sunday 12 Jul at Aitkenvale Uniting Church – Townsville, CO and RSM 1Avn Regt joined Service Chaplains from around the region for the Induction of CHAP Brendon Lukin to the Royal Australian Army Chaplain’s Department.

As Chaplain, Brendon lands in Townsville with over 23 years of service experience in both RAAF and Army. He will provide chaplaincy support to all 1Avn Regt members and their families. Welcome Padre.


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RACS UCA (Religious Advisory Committee to the Services – Uniting Church in Australia) – Rev Kaye Ronalds

LTCOL Jason Perrins - CO 1AVN

CHAP Brendon Lukin - CHAP 1AVN

CHAP Kerrie Frizzell - COORD CHAP 16 Aviation Brigade

Rev Christy Allen – Uniting Church in Australia, Presbytery of Carpentaria

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