Australian Government, Department of Defence
MinisterNavyArmyAir ForceDepartment
 
Defending Australia and its National Interests
Operation :: Falconer

Defence Home
Op Falconer Home
Frequent Questions
Media Centre
Images and Video
Fact Sheets
Support our Troops

 

 

 

 

 


16 April 2003
RAAF F/A-18 pilots and crew on operation

Royal Australian Air Force's F/A-18 Hornets are currently conducting operations in the Middle East. The F/A-18 deployment is part of the Australian contribution to enforce the elimination of weapons of mass destruction.

An Australian pilot returns to base after a day of combat flying over Iraqi airspace.
(Date taken: 19MAR 03)
Low-Res | Hi-Res
An Australian pilot pre-flights his FA/-18 aircraft prior to a day of combat flying over Iraq airspace.
(Date taken: 04APR 03 )
Low-Res | Hi-Res
An F/A-18 pilot signs an Australian flag he carried in operations over Iraq.
(Date taken: 23 MAR 03)
Low-Res | Hi-Res
Members of F/A-18 aircraft ground crew communicate above aircraft noise during Operation Falconer.
(Date taken: 21 MAR 03)
Low-Res | Hi-Res
Corporal Mick Cuerdin, an F/A-18 aircraft ground crew member works on the aircraft during the night shift on Operation Falconer.
(Date taken: 30 MAR 03 )
Low-Res | Hi-Res
RAAF Sergeant Julie-Anne Trundel covers up during a sandstorm during Operation Falconer.
(Date taken: 26 MAR 03)
Low-Res | Hi-Res
Twilight over the flight line as ground crews marshal in F/A-18 Hornets from the day's missions over Iraq.
(Date taken: 25 MAR 03)
Low-Res | Hi-Res
Light breaks over the flight line as ground crews prepare F/A-18 Hornets for the day's missions.
(Date taken: 25MAR 03)
Low-Res | Hi-Res
Aircraft leave the flight-line for night operations during Operation Falconer.
(Date taken: 30 MAR 03)
Low-Res | Hi-Res