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19 November 2010
Exercise High Sierra Mid-air Refuelling

Air Force’s next breed of fighter pilots are about to undertake three of the most intensive weeks of their lives as they head to Townsville for Exercise High Sierra. High Sierra represents the final three weeks of the F/A-18 operational conversion course, which converts fighter pilots from the Hawk Mk127 Lead-in-fighter aircraft to the Hornet. The pilots from No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit at RAAF Base Williamtown will be put through their paces prior to graduation as qualified Hornet pilots, as they focus on air-to-surface weapons training during the exercise. Exercise High Sierra is the culmination of six months of intensive training on the F/A-18 for the students and should result in the graduation of seven new operational fighter pilots. The exercise will be conducted over the Shoalwater Bay and Townsville training areas from 22 November until 10 December.

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An FA-18 Hornet during a refuelling mission with an Omega 707 Tanker.

(Date taken: 17 November 2010)
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An FA-18 Hornet during a refuelling mission with an Omega 707 Tanker.

(Date taken: 17 November 2010)
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An FA-18 Hornet during a refuelling mission with an Omega 707 Tanker.

(Date taken: 17 November 2010)
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An FA-18 Hornet during a refuelling mission with an Omega 707 Tanker.

(Date taken: 17 November 2010)
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FA-18 Hornets during a refuelling mission with an Omega 707 Tanker.

(Date taken: 17 November 2010)
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An FA-18 Hornet during a refuelling mission with an Omega 707 Tanker.

(Date taken: 17 November 2010)
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FA-18 Hornets during a refuelling mission with an Omega 707 Tanker.

(Date taken: 17 November 2010)
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FA-18 Hornets during a refuelling mission with an Omega 707 Tanker.

(Date taken: 17 November 2010)
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An FA-18 Hornet during a refuelling mission with an Omega 707 Tanker.

(Date taken: 17 November 2010)
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