Pitch Black 2010
23 July 2010 The Royal Australian Air Force's iconic F-111's are undertaking their last Exercise Pitch Black. The venerable long range strike bombers will remain an integral part of Australia's defence, and maintenance of regional air superiority, up until they are retired at the end of 2010. |
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| 20100722raaf8540652_0045 No.6 Squadron Avionics Technician, Leading Aircraftman Thomas Coppin sits on a tow motor with two F-111 Aircraft on the tarmac during Exercise Pitch Black 2010. (Date taken: 22 July 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100722raaf8540652_0049 No.6 Squadron Avionics Technician, Leading Aircraftman Thomas Coppin climbs up into the cockpit of a F-111 on during Exercise Pitch Black 2010 at RAAF Base Darwin. (Date taken: 22 July 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100722raaf8540652_0059 From the left; Flight Lieutenant Daniel Mills, Flight Lieutenant Andrew Kloden, Flight Lieutenant Jonathon Harrington and Commanding Officer of No.6 Squadron, Wing Commander Michael Gray walks along the tarmac during Exercise Pitch Black 2010 at RAAF Base Darwin. (Date taken: 22 July 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100722raaf8540652_0061 From the left; Flight Lieutenant Daniel Mills, Flight Lieutenant Andrew Kloden, Flight Lieutenant Jonathon Harrington and Commanding Officer of No.6 Squadron, Wing Commander Michael Gray walks along the tarmac during Exercise Pitch Black 2010 at RAAF Base Darwin. (Date taken: 22 July 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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