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Campo
08-03-2004, 11:11 PM
I know there's been some links and things put up from our Australian Defence sites but here's just a few more shots from this week.


Flight Sergeant Dean Flynn keeps a sharp eye outside a C130 Hercules, on his way to pick up Australian Army soldiers at Mt Bundy, Northern Territory, during Exercise Pitch Black 2004.
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/030804/JPAU30JUL04ML012_lo.jpg


Australian Army's Lieutenant Tiller rests with a book between deployments, onboard a 37 Squadron C130 Hercules.
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/030804/JPAU30JUL04ML014_lo.jpg


Members of both the Australian and New Zealand Army make a rapid exit from a Royal Australian Air Force C130 Hercules, to begin support for Exercise Predator's Gallop.
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1st Brigade soldiers wait for the arrival of more troops from a 37 Squadron C130 Hercules on the dirt landing strip at Delamere Airport Northern Territory, during Exercise Pitch Black 2004.
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From left, 37 Squadron C130 Hercules Captain, Flight Lieutenant Sean Winckel, and co-pilot Flying Officer Paul Mcaskill, fly missions to support movements of ground troops during Exercise Pitch Black 2004.
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/030804/JPAU30JUL04ML075_lo.jpg


F/A-18 Hornets from No. 75 Squadron, take off from RAAF Base Tindal
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Sergeant Tania Baldwin, a photographer with No. 82 Wing (RAAF Base Amberley) prepares a No. 1 Squadron RF-111C aircraft for a reconnaissance mission during Exercise Pitch Black 04.
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Flying Officer Anna Moore, an F-111 Navigator from No. 1 Squadron prepares for a mission
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Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW) Leah Dawson and LACW Suzanne Lowe, Imagery Analysts from No. 82 Wing, assess target imagery
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/020804/JPAU29JUL04TB004_lo.jpg


Chief of Staff of the French Air Force (CSFAF) General Richard Wolsztynski seated in the cockpit of a French Mirage 2000-5 during his visit to Exercise Pitch Black 2004 in Darwin.
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/300704/JPAU29JUL04RM014_lo.jpg


Standing in front of one of the French Mirage 2000-5 Fighters is General Richard Wolsztynski (front row white shirt) and the French Detachment on Exercise Pitch Black.
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Local children get a first hand look at the cockpit of a French C135FR Air to Air Refueller during a guided tour by French Air Force's Captain Leroyer Frederic. (L-R) Noah Macri, Ashley Ratcliffe, Jack Macri, Caitlin Maundrel, Captain Leroyer.

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Gunner Jamie Wolf mans a RBS-70 ground based air defence weapons system as part of 111 Battery of the 16th Air Defence Regiment (16 AD Regt). 16 AD Regt operates two ground based air defence systems, the Rapier and the RBS-70 surface to air missiles and are participating in Exercise Pitch Black 04.
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/280704/JPAU23JUL04DH002_lo.jpg


Leading Aircraftman Wil Carney from No 2 Air Field Defence Squadron (2AFDS) provides perimeter security after briefly stopping on a mobile patrol at RAAF Base Tindal.
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Leading Aircraftman Chris Campbell from No 2 Air Field Defence Squadron (2AFDS) provides perimeter security after briefly stopping on a mobile patrol at RAAF Base Tindal.
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Leading Aircraftman Wayne Batson from No 2 Air Field Defence Squadron (2AFDS) provides perimeter security after briefly stopping on a mobile patrol at RAAF Base Tindal.
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Troops from No 2 Air Field Defence Squadron (2AFDS) patrol the perimeter of RAAF Base Tindal in a Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) as part of Exercise Pitch Black 04. 2AFDS have deployed approximately 150 personnel and are predominantly operating out of RAAF Tindal for the three week exercise.
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Corporal Ben Cluff, an aircraft technician based at 37 Squadron Richmond NSW, gives a C-130J Hercules a final clean before its next tactical mission over the Northern Territory.
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/280704/JPAU23JUL04ML006_lo.jpg


C-130J Hercules Co-Pilot Flight Lieutenant Steve Ferguson checks instruments, while flying over Northern Territory wetlands.
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Air Defence Officer, Pilot Officer Georgina Lowe of No 3 Control and Reporting Unit (3CRU) surveys the airspace over RAAF Base Tindal as part of Exercise Pitch Black 04.
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Leading Aircraftwoman Peta Munn of No 3 Control and Reporting Unit (3CRU) surveys the air space over RAAF Base Tindal.
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/280704/JPAU26JUL04DH020_lo.jpg


Flight Lieutenant Stephen Hoadley shows Australian Air Force Cadets, (L-R) Corporal John-Paul Thorbjornsen, Corporal Aimee Slocombe and Flight Sergeant Eury-Jane Butler, part of a Sidewinder missile on a F/A-18 Hornet at RAAF Base Darwin.
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/280704/JPAU26JUL04ML025_lo.jpg
catalyst
08-03-2004, 11:21 PM
the pics of the adgies make me wanna join so bad

pity i going 2 china for work
Campo
08-03-2004, 11:23 PM
Photo by Corporal (CPL) Darren Hilder. 16th Air Defence Regiment (16AD Regt) 2nd Lieutenant Cathy Haynes is on exchange from the Royal Artillery (RA) and working with 16 AD Regt as a Reconnaissance Officer. 16 AD Regt operates two ground based air defence systems, the Rapier and the RBS-70 surface to air missiles and are participating in Exercise Pitch Black 04. Normally stationed in Germany, 2nd Lieutenant Haynes is a Troop Commander of a vehicle mounted High Velocity Missile (HVM) system.
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/270704/JPAU22JUL04DH003_lo.jpg


Photo by Corporal (CPL) Darren Hilder. Warrant Officer Class 1 Glynn Potter of the 16th Air Defence Regiment (16 AD Regt) discusses operational tactics with Lieutenant Colonel Tommy Tan of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). 16 AD Regt and the RSAF are working together to form the Ground Based Air Defence component of Exercise Pitch Black 2004.
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/270704/JPAU22JUL04DH035_lo.jpg


Photo by Corporal (CPL) Darren Hilder. A 16th Air Defence Regiment (16 AD Regt) troop Gunner Nigel Elliott inspects a 110 battery Rapier Ground Based Air Defence System. 16 AD Regt operates two ground based air defence systems, the Rapier and the RBS-70 surface to air missiles and are participating in Exercise Pitch Black 04.
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Photo by Corporal (CPL) Darren Hilder. A 16th Air Defence Regiment (16 AD Regt) troop Gunner Timothy Nuss takes aim with a 110 battery Rapier Ground Based Air Defence System. 16 AD Regt operates two ground based air defence systems, the Rapier and the RBS-70 surface to air missiles and are participating in Exercise Pitch Black 04.
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Photo by Corporal Michelle Lucraft. Leading Aircraftsman Steven Lynch, an Avionics Technician at 77 Squadron, removes the arming flag off a F/A-18 Hornet during pre-flight checks at Exercise Pitch Black 04
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Photo by Corporal Michelle Lucraft Pic: A French Air Force Mirage 2000-5 takes off into the sunset for a night mission over Darwin.
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Photo by Corporal Michelle Lucraft Pic: A 3 Squadron F/A-18 Hornet leaves RAAF Base Darwin for a night flying mission.
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Photo by Leading Aircraftsman Ben Dempster Pic:Flight Lieutenant Scott McNichol, a pilot with Forward Air Control Development Unit (FACDU) carries out his pre flight inspection prior to taking off in a PC-9/A(F) during Exercise Pitch Black 04.
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33 Squadron members (from Richmond) carry out maintenance on a Boeing 707 air to air refueling pod, whilst in Tindal during Exercise Pitch Black 04. (L-R) Leading Aircraftsman Doyle, Corporal Fox, Aircraftsman Murray, Leading Aircraftsman Thorne (on ladder), Corporal Brooks (bottom of ladder).

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The Combined Air Operations Centre at Headquarters Air Command at RAAF Base Glenbrook, Blue Mountains is controlling Exercise Pitch Black.
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/240704/JPAU20JUL04GP024_lo.jpg


A Kiowa from 161 Reconnaissance Squadron of the Australian Army monitors operations along the airstrip at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 04.

http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/240704/JPAU21JUL04ML051_lo.jpg


3 Squadron ground crews complete after flight checks on an F/A-18 Hornets on the RAAF Base Darwin flightline.
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/240704/JPAU21JUL04ML063_lo.jpg


A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 from No 77 Squadron burns a trail into the evening sky for a night sortie during Exercise Pitch Black in the Northern Territory.

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A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) pilot prepares his F-16 Falcon for another flight out of RAAF Base Darwin whilst participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2004.
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DE_Six
08-03-2004, 11:59 PM
Nice pics. Thanks! :)
RFSU
08-04-2004, 02:10 AM
WOW! those Air Field Defense guys look sooo Hi-Speed!
Good photos though Campo.
-=Nap=-
08-04-2004, 07:07 AM
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/270704/JPAU22JUL04DH003_lo.jpg

British? DPM?
FozzieBear
08-04-2004, 07:10 AM
mmmmmmmmmm c-130's :D
Roger Rabbit
08-04-2004, 07:38 AM
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/270704/JPAU22JUL04DH003_lo.jpg

British? DPM?

Photo by Corporal (CPL) Darren Hilder. 16th Air Defence Regiment (16AD Regt) 2nd Lieutenant Cathy Haynes is on exchange from the Royal Artillery (RA) and working with 16 AD Regt as a Reconnaissance Officer. 16 AD Regt operates two ground based air defence systems, the Rapier and the RBS-70 surface to air missiles and are participating in Exercise Pitch Black 04. Normally stationed in Germany, 2nd Lieutenant Haynes is a Troop Commander of a vehicle mounted High Velocity Missile (HVM) system.
aartamen
08-04-2004, 07:43 AM
I know it can be looked up, but still.

Just how many modern jet fighters does Australia have?
Campo
08-05-2004, 08:18 PM
I know it can be looked up, but still.

Just how many modern jet fighters does Australia have?So far we're running the new Hawks as a trainer to replace the PC-9 and recon as well. Still have a few of the old FA-18's but most are in refit or repair. Other than that you'll see a number of F-111's.
garoco
08-06-2004, 10:04 AM
Australia bought 75 FA/18A's back in the mid 1980's to replace the Mirage III. Of these, atleast four have crashed or been written off from memory leaving 71 aircraft.

We've got three fighter/attack Squadrons - No.3, No.75, No.77 with the FA/18A+'s. It is well known publically that we still lack the aircrew for these aircraft, and with the Kiwi's losing their fighter/attack aircraft - quite a few former RNZAF pilots and aircrew have re-mustered to the RAAF (along with a few ex-Canadian and US pilots too btw).

Anyways, how could you guys get a hard on over the Ronnie RAAF ADG'ies? Carn guys, I thought you guys around here were actually full bottle on how things go in the ADF and who are the big dogs and wannabe's on the 'ADF block'.

The Blue Orchid ADG'ies *look* tough, but aren't the goods. Believe me ;) LOL

Great photos, especially of our Singaporean mates and their sexy F-16's.
gruntsuck
08-06-2004, 10:08 PM
[ quote)
Anyways, how could you guys get a hard on over the Ronnie RAAF ADG'ies? Carn guys, I thought you guys around here were actually full bottle on how things go in the ADF and who are the big dogs and wannabe's on the 'ADF block'.

The Blue Orchid ADG'ies *look* tough, but aren't the goods. Believe me ;) LOL

Are you an expert on them....... Probably not I guess
gruntsuck
08-06-2004, 10:09 PM
[ quote)
Anyways, how could you guys get a hard on over the Ronnie RAAF ADG'ies? Carn guys, I thought you guys around here were actually full bottle on how things go in the ADF and who are the big dogs and wannabe's on the 'ADF block'.

The Blue Orchid ADG'ies *look* tough, but aren't the goods. Believe me ;) LOL

Are you an expert on them....... Probably not I guess
MSR
02-15-2005, 05:30 PM
GAROCO: What is your experience with ADGS?
Probably not much i'd say, you are probably a General Reserve Choco that has been in 10 years and still a Private
username
02-15-2005, 05:45 PM
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/270704/JPAU22JUL04DH003_lo.jpg

British? DPM?

New Zealand uses the same camo as England, so she is probably a Kiwi.
Bugalugs
02-15-2005, 06:18 PM
[quote]Chief of Staff of the French Air Force (CSFAF) General Richard Wolsztynski seated in the cockpit of a French Mirage 2000-5 during his visit to Exercise Pitch Black 2004 in Darwin.
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/300704/JPAU29JUL04RM014_lo.jpg

It's Barry Humphries!
(aka Dame Edna)
Bugalugs
02-15-2005, 06:21 PM
Gunner Jamie Wolf mans a RBS-70 ground based air defence weapons system as part of 111 Battery of the 16th Air Defence Regiment (16 AD Regt). 16 AD Regt operates two ground based air defence systems, the Rapier and the RBS-70 surface to air missiles and are participating in Exercise Pitch Black 04.
http://www.defence.gov.au/pitchblack/images/gallery/280704/JPAU23JUL04DH002_lo.jpg

It's Warnie!!!!

watch him put an evil spin on that missile......
PrincessRAR
02-15-2005, 06:42 PM
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Anyways, how could you guys get a hard on over the Ronnie RAAF ADG'ies? Carn guys, I thought you guys around here were actually full bottle on how things go in the ADF and who are the big dogs and wannabe's on the 'ADF block'.

The Blue Orchid ADG'ies *look* tough, but aren't the goods. Believe me ;) LOL

Are you an expert on them....... Probably not I guess

Okay - my opinion - all the gear no idea.
Served with them - ate with them - slept with them (well in the same accomodation ;))

Trust me not all of them are jerk - offs there are some great adgies - but for the most part they are tossers who think they are SF - so ****ing what if they were the first non SF unit to get issued with vests and chest webbing!!

And wow they train with the SASR - they must be SF hey rofl
MSR
02-15-2005, 07:31 PM
You are absolutely right about there being some cocks that are ADGS. Every Unit has them though. Even Army.
Not too sure about being issued Chest Rigs though. I've never seen them. Must be a urban myth.
[AFSOC]
02-15-2005, 07:38 PM
the pics of the adgies make me wanna join so bad

pity i going 2 china for work

how come