Some of our guys are up today with 33 Sqn out of Amberley in the tanker this is what they are doing and we wish them a safe mission.
Further vision of yesterday's Course graduation Parade at RAAF Base East Sale as graduates enter the parade ground, led by RAAF Band. Colour Party may be seen at right.
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Earlier today, at RAAF Base East Sale, a Graduation Parade was held in support of the No.275 ADF Pilot's Course at Royal Australian Air Force No.1 Flying Training School (1 FTS).
Aviation Report were in attendance.
The Reviewing Officer for the Graduating Parade was no less than Chief of Air Force (CAF) AIRMSHL Robert Chipman AO CSC.
RAAF Roulettes provided a four-ship display over several minutes, a nice touch by the "best of the best". A 1Squadron, RAAF Amberley (QLD) based F/A-18F Super Hornet co-ordinate two "salutes", including one which we have seen none so far to compare to ..
Air Force advises that 1FTS delivers pilot training to ADF pilots in the Pilatus PC-21 aircraft to undertake operational conversion on ADF aircraft types.
This increased training capability now enables Air Force to train both RAAF and RAN pilots on both the East and West coast of Australia (2FTS at RAAF Base Pearce in WA).
Significantly, we can report that this course graduation of No.275 ADF Pilot's Course signifies the inaugural graduation of qualified pilots from this 1FTS course at RAAF Base East Sale.
More details and imagery are to follow
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Bayindeen bushfire. An unusual sight indeed, a CH-54 Tarhe! Well, an Erickson Incorporated Air-Crane at least, minus main tank, an unusual configuration with a 2,000-US Gal (7,500-lt) bucket fitted.
These buckets allow pin point dispersal under the tree line which helps in areas like this, where pine plantations abound.
Footage taken today, Ballarat Aerodrome.
ALBANESE GOVERNMENT INVESTS FURTHER $400 MILLION IN NEXT GENERATION LOYAL WINGMAN DRONE
The Albanese Government has secured hundreds of highly skilled jobs while driving innovation in Australia’s local defence industry with the allocation of an additional $399 million for the ongoing development of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat.
The MQ-28A Ghost Bat, known as a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), is being developed in cooperation with Boeing Defence Australia. It is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years.
An entirely new technology, it is designed to act as a loyal wingman which will be able to protect and support our military assets and pilots and undertake a wide range of activities across large distances, including performing combat roles.
The Government is now moving forward with the next stage of the program, including delivery of three Block 2 aircraft which have an enhanced design and improved capabilities. This funding boost will enable a focus on developing sensor and mission payloads, an integrated combat system and autonomous systems.
The additional funding announced today also secures over 350 jobs across Australia and will ensure ongoing work for over 200 suppliers, supporting the local defence industry and further contributing to well-paid employment opportunities for Australians.
The further development of MQ-28A Ghost Bat comes after the Government agreed with a Defence Strategic Review recommendation that options be developed for collaboration and technology sharing with the United States. In line with the Government’s response, Defence signed a CCA development project arrangement with the United States on 30 March 2023.
More than 70 per cent of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat delivery program is being directed towards Australian industry content, delivering substantial benefits to local companies and their highly skilled workforces.
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