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18 June 2007
Air-to-air refueling at Exercise Talisman Saber
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 as Australia's defence and intelligence capabilities, including in relation to terrorism, of which exercises such as TS07 is a critical part.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) conducts a diverse range of military operations to support national interests. These include joint operations with the Navy, Army, Air Force and Special Forces, combined operations with allies and coalition partners, and engagement with armed forces of regional countries.
Activities vary from daily activities to larger biennial operations. All exercises are an important component of maintaining operational readiness and capability, including joint combined exercises, comprising all ADF services and foreign armed services.
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Corporal Chantal Reid, a crew attendant on 33 Squadron's Boeing 707 tanker, travels to the back of the aircraft to serve light refreshments before the planned mission to refuel four RAAF F/A-18s.
(Date taken: 16 June 2007)
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A RAAF F/A-18 refuels from the drouge of the 33 Squadron Boeing 707 tanker aircraft which departed RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007.
(Date taken: 16 June 2007)
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A RAAF F/A-18 refuels from the drouge of the 33 Squadron Boeing 707 tanker aircraft which departed RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007.
(Date taken: 16 June 2007)
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Three RAAF F/A-18s are ready to refuel from the 33 Squadron Boeing 707 tanker aircraft which departed RAAF Base Townsville to participate in an air-to-air refuelling mission during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007.
(Date taken: 16 June 2007)
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Two RAAF F/A-18 Hornets fly close to a 33 Squadron Boeing 707. The Boeing 707 departed RAAF Base Townsville to participate in an air-to-air refueling mission during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007.
(Date taken: 16 June 2007)
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