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C-17 Globemaster Achieves Aeromedical Initial Operating Capability Milestone
2nd October 2008 -
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The C-17 Globemaster is an exciting development for Air Force in Aeromedical Evacuation (AME) terms as it has been designed with an integral AME capability in mind. Extensive Operational Testing and evaluation has occurred this year to ensure that the C-17 meets the Australian requirements and standards for medical equipment and AME.
Ministers Discuss Fromelles: Recovery Of Soldiers
30th September 2008 -
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Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP, today met with his French counterpart, Secretary of State attached to Minister of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs, Monsieur Jean- Marie Bockel, to discuss the recovery and re-interment of up to 400 Australian and British soldiers at Fromelles, France.
Construction Begins On Multi-million Dollar Propellant Manufacturing Facility
29th September 2008 -
Views: 743
The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, today officiated at a sod turning ceremony to mark commencement of construction of the modernised propellant manufacturing facility at Mulwala in
New South Wales.
Hercules Fleet Returns To Normal Flying Operations
26th September 2008 -
Views: 747
A restriction on flying operations was imposed as a precautionary measure following an incident with a C-130H Hercules aircraft during a training flight on September 15.
F/a-18 Hornet Emergency Landing - Raaf Williamtown
26th September 2008 -
Views: 683
The standard emergency approach was flown, including use of the aircraft arrestor cable. Fire trucks used foam to reduce the risk of fire from a fuel leak.
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