DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 6946
MSPA 354/10
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Army pilots conduct helicopter training over Canberra
What:
Four Black Hawk helicopters will fly over Canberra area as part of a
training exercise.
When:
Between 2.00pm and 5.00pm, Wednesday, 18 August, 2010.
Where:
AFP training facility at Majura and the Symonston area. The Black
Hawks will conduct multiple ‘approach and hover’ manoeuvres from
different directions at both locations.
Why:
The advanced flying training course for junior pilots and aircrew will
ensure that they are well practised for flying in all conditions across
urban and rural areas.
Executive Officer of the 6th Aviation Regiment, Major Paul Lewis
said the training had been designed to have as little impact on residents
as possible but some noise would be noticeable.
“The Army thanks the public for their patience and cooperation while
this necessary and essential training is undertaken,” said Major Lewis.
Media note:
There will be no media interview or picture opportunities facilitated as
part of this activity.
Media Contact: Defence Media Liaison: 02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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