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Off to the Gulf on Operation Bastille

 

  • A Special Forces Task Group of about 500 personnel, including one SASR squadron, a quick reaction support force from 4RAR (Cdo), a nuclear and chemical defence detachment from IRR and a troop from 1CSSB
  • CH-47D troop-lift helicopers and personnel from 5 Avn Regt
  • About 350 soldiers and sailors embarked on HMAS Kanimbla, including gunners from 16 AD Regt
  • About 250 airmen and women and support crews deployed with the squadron of Hornets
  • About 150 personnel deployed with the three Hercules
  • An Air Forward Command Element of about 70 personnel
  • A small RAAF reconnaissance team

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