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13 June 2007
Army Black Hawks at Exercise Talisman Saber
S-70 Black Hawks of 171 Aviation Squadron are playing an important role on exercise Talisman Saber 07. Providing critical Airborne Medical Evacuation (AME) capabilities to the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, the Black Hawks are maintained in a constant state of readiness by squadron mechanics and refuelers from 10 Force Support Battalion.
The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.
Australia's strategic alliance with the US is a national asset, resulting in major strategic, political and economic benefits. As well, Australia's defence and intelligence capabilities, including in relation to terrorism, also benefit from the critical role played by exercises such as TS07.
Talisman Saber 2007 focuses on operational level war fighting with training based on fictional scenarios that vary according to location between ground, air and marine activities in conjunction with simulated exercises.
Key sites for Talisman Saber 2007 are located in Queensland, Northern Territory and the Coral Sea namely:
Shoalwater Bay Training Area;
Townsville Field Training Area; and
Bradshaw Field Training Area.
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Captain Glen Foster from 171 Aviation Squadron prepares the S-70 Black Hawk for lift-off at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.
(Date taken: 12 June 2007)
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(L-R) Trooper Karl Donaldson and Trooper Kyle Fenton from 171 Aviation Squadron preparing to hook up a load of stores for a re-supply drop at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.
(Date taken: 12 June 2007)
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An S-70 Black Hawk from 171 Aviation Squadron prepares to take off after refueling by members of 10 Force Support Battalion at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.
(Date taken: 12 June 2007)
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Craftsman Max Bree from 171 Aviation Squadron conducting a daily service check on the S-70 Black Hawk at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.
(Date taken: 12 June 2007)
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Technicians from 171 Aviation Squadron conducting a daily service on the S-70 Black Hawk at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during exercise Talisman Saber 07.
(Date taken: 12 June 2007)
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Signaller Matthew Sheather, Staff Sergeant Javoris Turner and Signaller Joshua Armstrong have brought their collective radio skills to bear in Rockhampton for Exercise Talisman Saber.
(Date taken: 12 June 2007)
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