Image Gallery: November 2009
24 November 2009
East Coast Air Defence Exercise 2009
Up to 28 fast jets from Amberley, Williamtown and Tindal have taken to the skies for the East Coast Air Defence Exercise (ECADEX 09). The exercise began on Monday 16 November and will run until Friday 4 December.
ECADEX 09 is a vital training exercise for Air Force personnel to maintain operational capability and to practice key air defence skills. The exercise also provides an opportunity for Air Force personnel to practice their skills at maintaining the integrity of Australian air space and protecting vital infrastructure, such as a shipping port or an airfield.
The majority of the aircraft assets and personnel are operating out of their home bases at RAAF Williamtown (NSW) and RAAF Amberley (QLD) for the duration of the exercise. Exercise flying will be conducted over water from Newcastle to Evans Head.
The exercise scenario is designed to test both passive and active air defence capabilities where a ‘Blue’ or friendly force will protect the integrity of Australian air space and vital infrastructure against attack from a ‘Red’ or opposing force.
Red Forces include RAAF Amberley's F-111 strike aircraft and RAAF Williamtown's MK-127 Hawks, whilst Blue Forces located at RAAF Williamtown include F/A-18 Hornets.
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Life Support Fitter Sergeant Matthew Swan from No. 3 Squadron conducts life support equipment checks on a mannequin.
(Date taken: 19 November 2009)
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Life Support Fitter Corporal Scott Slade from No. 3 Squadron conducts life support equipment checks during Exercise ECADEX 09.
(Date taken: 19 November 2009)
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Life Support Fitter Corporal Scott Slade from No. 3 Squadron conducts life support equipment checks during Exercise ECADEX 09.
(Date taken: 19 November 2009)
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Leading Aircraftwoman Kyra Healy from No. 381 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron prepares for a busy days refuelling for Exercise ECADEX 09.
(Date taken: 20 November 2009)
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Leading Aircraftwoman Kyra Healy from No. 381 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron examines fuel prior to refuelling aircraft for Exercise ECADEX 09.
(Date taken: 20 November 2009)
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No.3 Squadron pilot Flight Lieutenant Michael Leonard takes the final step into his F/A-18 Hornet before taking to the skies for Exercise ECADEX 09.
(Date taken: 20 November 2009)
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No.3 Squadron Pilot, Flight Lieutenant Michael Leonard conducts final aircraft clearance procedures before heading out on a mission during Exercise ECADEX 09.
(Date taken: 20 November 2009)
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Members participating in Exercise ECADEX 09 are run through the days proceedings during a mass brief held at No.3 Squadron Headquarters.
(Date taken: 20 November 2009)
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(L-R) Orderly room Sergeant, Angela Smylie and Administrations Officer Flying Officer Emma Craven-Griffiths from No.3 Squadron are kept busy with the Administrative side to Exercise ECADEX 09.
(Date taken: 20 November 2009)
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A No.3 Squadron pilot, Flying Officer Bryan Thomson conducts some final flight path checks for Exercise ECADEX 2009.
(Date taken: 20 November 2009)
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FLTLT Chris Baker briefs No.3 Squadron pilot on the days flying program during the morning brief in the lead up to Exercise ECADEX 2009.
(Date taken: 20 November 2009)
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(L-R) Military Working Dog Handlers Aircraftman Andrew Tompkins with MWD 'Puma' and Aircraftwoman Celia Monahan keep a close eye on some of the hardware located at RAAF Base Williamtown during Exercise ECADEX 09.
(Date taken: 23 November 2009)
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(L-R) Military Working Dog 'Puma' and his Military Working Dog Handler, Aircraftman Andrew Tomkins take advantage of utilising four wheels during Exercise ECADEX 09.
(Date taken: 23 November 2009)
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Aircraftman Matthew Parr of No. 381 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron is seen here reeling out a fire hose to carry out an equipment test in support of the East Coast Air Defence Exercise 2009.
(Date taken: 23 November 2009)
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(L-R) Flight Lieutenant Daniel Lee and fellow Air Traffic Control member from No. 44 Wing at RAAF Base Williamtown conduct aircraft movements for Exercise ECADEX 09.
(Date taken: 23 November 2009)
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