Image Gallery: November 2007
Exercise Northern Challenge
22 November 2007
Air Force is once again putting its military air power into practice during Exercise Northern Challenge. Up to six F-111 aircraft from No. 6 Squadron will deploy to RAAF Base Townsville for this vital training activity, from 13 November until 01 December 2007.
Exercise Northern Challenge represents the final phase of the Operational Conversion Course for the training of F-111 aircrew; providing comprehensive instruction in all aspects of F-111 operations by day and by night.
To achive exercise objectives, more than 120 personnel deployed to support flying operations.
| 20071115raaf8164229_007 Leading Aircraftman Jay Ruddell takes a break from No. 6 Squadron Operations to watch an F-111 aircraft taxi for take-off over Townsville on Exercise Northern Challenge 07. (Date taken: 15 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071115raaf8164229_010 Clerks at No. 6 Squadron Corporal Gail Hunt (left) and Sergent Kym Weaver are deployed to Townsville in support of Exercise Northern Station 07. (Date taken: 15 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071115raaf8164229_014 Aircraftman LeeVan Antalan is employed as a supplier with No. 6 Squadron during Exercise Northern Challenge 07. Originally from Groote Eylandt, LeeVan has been in the Air Force for 18 months and has been posted to No. 6 Squadron for six months. (Date taken: 15 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071115raaf8164229_027 An F-111 pilot of No. 6 Squadron returns to Townsville after a night vision sortie on Exercise Northern Challenge 07. (Date taken: 15 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071115raaf8164229_031 An F-111 pilot and Air Combat Officer of No. 6 Squadron demonstrate the use of night vision equipment on Exercise Northern Challenge 07. (Date taken: 15 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071119raaf8164229_029 An F-111 aircraft of No. 6 Squadron taxis for take off on Exercise Northern Challenge 07. (Date taken: 19 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071119raaf8164229_032 Leading Aircraftman Chris Gelston, an aircraft technician from No. 6 Squadron, performs pre-flight checks on an F-111 aircraft. (Date taken: 19 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071119raaf8164229_036 Leading Aircraftman Graham Turner, a ground support equipment fitter from 323 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron, refuels an F-111 aircraft. (Date taken: 19 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071119raaf8164229_041 Flight Lieutenant Christina Riley, an armament officer at No. 6 Squadron, supervises loading bombs onto an F-111 aircraft. (Date taken: 19 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071119raaf8164229_046 Corporal Aaron Stalling, an armament technician from No. 6 Squadron, loads bombs onto an F-111 aircraft. (Date taken: 19 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071120raaf8164229_005 Military working dog handler Corporal Tricia Reynolds with military working dog Duke, patrolling the ordnance loading area at RAAF Base Townsville during No. 6 Squadron's Exercise Northern Challenge 07. (Date taken: 20 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071120raaf8164229_015 Military working dog handler Corporal Tricia Reynolds conducts continuation training with military working dog Duke at the ordnance loading area at RAAF Base Townsville during No. 6 Squadron's Exercise Northern Challenge 07. (Date taken: 20 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071120raaf8164229_031 Military working dog handler Corporal Tricia Reynolds with military working dog Duke, patrolling the ordnance loading area at RAAF Base Townsville during No. 6 Squadron's Exercise Northern Challenge 07. (Date taken: 20 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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