Dominating the skies of the Northern Territory, the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II will participate in Exercise Pitch Black for the first time.
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After a long and successful stint as the Head of Air Shows, Air Commodore Christopher ‘Noddy’ Sawade handed over command to Air Commodore Michael Gray at an official ceremony on July 4 at RAAF Base Darwin.
In the complex and congested battlespaces of Exercise Diamond Storm, aircrew relied on tactical command and control units to provide additional awareness.
In the complex and congested battlespaces of Exercise Diamond Storm, aircrew relied on tactical command and control units to provide additional awareness.
Australian and international military aircraft will once again return to the Northern Territory skies for Exercise Pitch Black from August 19 to September 8.
Working with Northern Territory Police Force and Australian Federal Police officers, Air Force security forces (SECFOR) used transportable closed-circuit television systems and high-visibility patrols to enhance security in and around RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Diamond Storm.
The ‘enemy’ enjoyed an advantage on Exercise Diamond Storm 22, with No. 75 Squadron flying F-35A Lightning II aircraft from RAAF Base Tindal in an adversary role.
RAAF Base Darwin’s No.13 Squadron (City of Darwin) marked the start of National Reconciliation Week 2022 with the Larrakia People by sharing a cuppa and having a yarn.
The Royal Australian Air Force’s Exercise Diamond Storm 22 will be held in the skies above the Northern Territory from May 30 to June 24.
At work, Flying Officer Scott Wilson is responsible for 35 staff, 5 million litres of fuel, two mechanical workshops and an aircraft arrester system.