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07 April 2009
Red Flag 09

Red Flag 09-03 is a multinational exercise conducted by PACAF from Nellis Air Force Base from 21 Feb to14 Mar 2009.

RAAF aircraft and personnel deployed from RAAF Base Amberley and RAAF Base Richmond to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada to participate in the US led exercise.

Participating in Red Flag 09-03 are aircraft and personnel from the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.

Australian Squadrons have participated in the Red Flag exercise series since 1980.

Red Flag provides the highest level of combat training in the most realistic War scenarios available to be simulated.

No.6 Squadron from Amberley is leading the push with 6 F-111 jet aircraft conducting high level coalition training at the purpose designed Red Flag facilities.

Two C-130 Hercules from No.37 squadron at Richmond transported equipment and personnel to the United States and are also participating in the exercise.

Red Flag provides a level of operational simulation not available in Australia or the surrounding regions. Regular participation is a major contribution to Australia’s higher standard of air combat capability.

The opportunity to participate in Red Flag allows Air Force personnel to hone their skills to the highest level, together with our closest ally, at one of the world’s best air combat training facilities.

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No.6 Squadron F-111s taxi toward the runway and the desert landscape for a mission during exercise Red Flag 09-03.

(Date taken: 25 February 2009)
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An Australian F-111 follows the taxi line to the runway at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada during exercise Red Flag 09-03.

(Date taken: 25 February 2009)
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A Unites States F-15 Eagle taxis past an Australian F-111 on its way to a mission during exercise Red Flag 09-03.

(Date taken: 28 February 2009)
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Four No.6 Squadron f-111's wait for their turn to use the runway at Nellis Air Force Base and conduct their mission as part of exercise Red Flag 09-03.

(Date taken: 28 February 2009)
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Flying Officer Carina Geradini (Left) a logistics officer with No.6 Squadron inspects the contents of a deployment trunk at Nellis Air force Base flight line with members of her team, Corporal Jason Bond (middle) a supplier from No.82 Wing and Leading Aircraftman Nicolas Sheriff a supplier from No.6 Squadron.

(Date taken: 02 March 2009)
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Squadron Leader Steven 'Rooster' Bradley stands in front of the F-15C Eagle that he is now flying as part of his three year attachment to the United States Air Force 65 Aggressor Squadron.

(Date taken: 03 March 2009)
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Captain Scott Link (foreground) a Flight Surgeon with the United States Air Force along with (L-R) Staff Sergeant Tiffany Ryan an Aerospace Medical Technician (USAF), Flight Lieutenant Carolyn Jack an Aviation Medical Officer (RAAF) and Staff Sergeant Omar Hernandes an Independent Duty Medical Technician (USAF) help keep the men and women healthy during their time at exercise Red Flag 09-03 by running the Flight surgeons Clinic on the flight line.

(Date taken: 03 March 2009)
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Avionics Technician Corporal Shaun Ironmonger from No.6 Squadron Amberley talks with a Royal Air Force Technician about the inner workings of a Royal Air Force F3 Tornado cockpit.

(Date taken: 04 March 2009)
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A C-130 Hercules glides in over the Las Vegas skyline to land at Nellis Air Force Base were exercise Red Flag 09-03 is in full swing.

(Date taken: 05 March 2009)
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An Australian C-130 Hercules taxis back to the hardstand after a mission in support of exercise Red Flag 09-03 held at Nellis Air Force Base Nevada USA.

(Date taken: 05 March 2009)
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No.37 Squadron Flight Engineer Sergeant Shane Thornton secures the side door on a C-130 Hercules just below 'Miss Behavin' who travelled with No.37 Squadron to Nellis Air Force Base for exercise Red Flag 09-03.

(Date taken: 10 March 2009)
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A No.6 Squadron Maintenance crew work together to make sure the their aircraft is structurally ready for its next mission during exercise Red Flag 09-03.

(Date taken: 11 March 2009)
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A couple of 'pigs' (F-111s) keep close in formation before breaking off to land at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada during exercise Red Flag 09-03.

(Date taken: 11 March 2009)
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Members of the Royal Australian Air Force deployed to Nevada for exercise Red Flag 09-03 line the hardstand of Nellis Air Force Base.

(Date taken: 11 March 2009)
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Members of the Royal Australian Air Force deployed to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada for exercise Red Flag 09-03 outside the main Red Flag building.

(Date taken: 11 March 2009)
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A United States F-15 Eagle takes off for a sortie from Nellis Air Force Base during exercise Red Flag 09-03.
(Date taken: 12 March 2009)
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A United States F-16 soars toward the snow capped peaks around Nellis Air Force Base during exercise Red Flag 09-03.

(Date taken: 12 March 2009)
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No.6 Squadron Aircraft Technician, Leading Aircraftwoman Alana Divett inspects and cleans the inside of an F-111 wheel well after its return from a sortie during exercise Red Flag 09-03.

(Date taken: 12 March 2009)
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