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Pitch Black 2010

22 July 2010
Refueling RSAF E-2C Hawkeye

Both air-to-air and ground refuelling is a vital component for aircrews operating during Exercise Pitch Black.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force KC-135 tanker is providing the air-to-air refuelling capability for the jets operating during the exercise.

Members from both the RAAF Base Darwin and Tindal Fuel Farms provide ground refuelling after each mission with the assistance of augmentees from the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
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Leading Aircraftman Carol McCauley of the Royal New Zealand Air Force speaks with ground crew from the Republic of Singapore prior to refuelling an E-2C Hawkeye during Exercise Pitch Black 2010.

(Date taken: 21 July 2010)
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Leading Aircraftman Carol McCauley of the Royal New Zealand Air Force keeps a watchful eye over the goings on during refuelling operations on Exercise Pitch Black 2010.

(Date taken: 21 July 2010)
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Leading Aircraftman Carol McCauley of the Royal New Zealand Air Force checks dials while Military Expert 3 Thilagaraj from 111 Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force looks on during refuelling operations on Pitch Black 2010.

(Date taken: 21 July 2010)
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Leading Aircraftman Carol McCauley of the Royal New Zealand Air Force checks dials while Military Expert 3 Thilagaraj from 111 Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force looks on during refuelling operations on Pitch Black 2010.

(Date taken: 21 July 2010)
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Leading Aircraftman Carol McCauley of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) speaks with Military Expert 3 Thilagaraj from 111 Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as they refuel an RSAF E-2C Hawkeye from a Royal Australian Air Force refuelling truck.

(Date taken: 21 July 2010)
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A ground crew member from the Republic of Singapore Air Force E-2C Hawkeye stands ready at the fire extinguisher during refuelling operations at Exercise Pitch Black 2010.

(Date taken: 21 July 2010)
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A KC-135 from the Republic of Singapore Air Force taxis past a refuelling truck from the Royal Australian Air Force during Exercise Pitch Black 2010.

(Date taken: 21 July 2010)
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Military Expert 3 Thilagaraj from 111 Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force and Leading Aircraftman Carol McCauley of the Royal New Zealand Air Force share a laugh while refuelling an E-2C Hawkeye at Exercise Pitch Black 2010.

(Date taken: 21 July 2010)
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Leading Aircraftman Carol McCauley of the Royal New Zealand Air Force keeps a watchful eye over the team effort of refuelling a Repubic of Singapore E-2C Hawkeye on Exercise Pitch Black 2010.

(Date taken: 21 July 2010)
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Military Expert 3 Thilagaraj from 111 Squadron Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) goes over the paperwork with Leading Aircraftman Carol McCauley of the Royal New Zealand Air Force after refueling RSAF E-2C Hawkeye at Exercise Pitch Black 2010.

(Date taken: 21 July 2010)
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Military Expert 3 Thilagaraj from 111 Squadron Republic of Singapore Air Force speaks with Leading Aircraftman Carol McCauley of the Royal New Zealand Air Force as they refuel a RSAF E-2C Hawkeye from a Royal Australian Air Force refueling truck.

(Date taken: 21 July 2010)
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Leading Aircraftman Carol McCauley of the Royal New Zealand Air Force calls in the finnished job after refueling a Republic of Singapore Air Force E-2C Hawkeye at Exercise Pitch Black 2010.

(Date taken: 21 July 2010)
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Military Expert 3 Thilagaraj from 111 Squadron Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) goes over the paperwork with Leading Aircraftman Carol McCauley of the Royal New Zealand Air Force after refueling RSAF E-2C Hawkeye at Exercise Pitch Black 2010.

(Date taken: 21 July 2010)
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