Image Gallery: February 2010
28 June 2010
Exercise High Sierra 2010
Exercise High Sierra conducted from 14 June to 2 July represents the last three weeks of the F/A-18 operational conversion course, which converts fighter pilots from the Hawk Mk127 Lead-in-fighter aircraft to the F/A-18 Hornet.
Six pilots from No. 2 Operational Conversion Squadron, part of the RAAF’s Air Combat Group at RAAF Base Williamtown in New South Wales, are put through their paces during the Exercise prior to graduation.
More than 150 Air Force personnel, F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets, PC9 forward air control support aircraft and Mk127 Hawk lead-in fighters will be at RAAF Base Townsville supporting the Exercise.
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Three PC9 Forward Air Control aircraft from No.4 Squadron return to RAAF Base Townsville in formation.
(Date taken: 24 June 2010)
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Three PC9 Forward Air Control aircraft from No.4 Squadron return to RAAF Base Townsville in formation.
(Date taken: 24 June 2010)
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'In Support'
A No.4 Squadron PC9 forward air control aircraft follows a 2 Operational Conversion Unit (2OCU) F/A-18 Hornet onto the runway.
(Date taken: 24 June 2010)
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A Hawk 127 lead in fighter aircraft prepares to take off as an Army Chinook Helicopter conducts training in the distance.
(Date taken: 24 June 2010)
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'Good to go'
Captain Tim Hiddins from No.4 Squadron gives the all clear for his ground checks before entering the cockpit of the PC9 forward air control aircraft.
(Date taken: 24 June 2010)
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Corporal Sean Campbell an aircraft technician with No.4 squadron refills the forward air control PC9 during Exercise High Sierra.
(Date taken: 24 June 2010)
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Aircraft Technician Corporal Shane Marshall of No.4 Squadron reloads smoke canisters onto the wing of the PC9 forward air control aircraft.
(Date taken: 24 June 2010)
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Corporal Sean Campbell an Avionics Technician with No.4 Squadron checks for any chips along the Propeller of the PC9 forward control aircraft.
(Date taken: 24 June 2010)
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Operations Officer for No.4 Squadron, Officer Cadet Pat O’Neill keeps the flying roster up to date during Exercise High Sierra.
(Date taken: 24 June 2010)
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An F/A-18 Hornet from 2 Operational Conversion Unit prepares to leave the ordinance loading area to conduct a mission during Exercise High Sierra.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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Flying Officer Adam Rouessart a pilot with 2 Operational Conversion Unit prepares for another mission during the intense three week Exercise 'High Sierra' conducted out of RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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Flying Officer (FLGOFF) Tim Venz a pilot with 2 Operational Conversion Unit finalises his flight plans during Exercise High Sierra.
(Date taken: 25 June 2010)
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