That’s fare enough!

AC Kevin Boitean receives compliments from Singaporeans WOFF Chiang Sung Meng and CAPT Aldrin Tan after their meal.

Photo by CPL Crissy William

AN INTERNATIONAL Night showcased the traditional fare of Pitch Black participants.

Royal Thai Air Force chefs brought mussamun beef curry, fish cakes, and chicken wings to the table at the RAAF Base Darwin airmen’s mess. Diners enjoying the flavours of Singapore savoured curry chicken, spring rolls and fried noodles.

The Aussie tucker prepared by Air Force chefs included tiger prawns and crocodile in a garlic cream sauce and barbecued kangaroo sausages. Those less game were able to try more traditional Aussie fare of battered barramundi and griddled fillet of beef, as well as French quiche. Social drinks included the famous Thai “mekhong” whiskey, French kir and white wine, Singapore’s Tiger beer and Australian ales .

“Every time we hold one of these exercises, each international participant brings a little bit of their country to us,” said event organiser Squadron Leader Lindsay Guerin. “Being able to reciprocate this hospitality ... is really important for us to develop our relationships at the working level with these Air Forces.”

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