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28 July 2006

Exercise Pitch Black 2006, the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) largest exercise, will be conducted from 28 July 2006 until 18 August 2006. Conducted on a biennial basis, this year's exercise will be conducted in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

Exercise Pitch Black 2006 will provide an important opportunity for the men and women of the RAAF to train with a multinational force that will include Air Force representatives from France, Singapore, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States.

The scenario for this exercise will focus on both the operational and tactical levels of air warfare, as well as providing RAAF personnel with a valuable learning experience in a multinational environment. The exercise will have three areas of operation: Blueland with its major forward operating base located at RAAF Bases Darwin and Curtin, and Redland, operating from RAAF Base Tindal.

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Group Shot of Airfield Defence Guards, Leading Aircraftmen Scott Doggett,Phil Boys and Shane Bush , with Military Working dog "Rambo" and his handler Aircraftman Adam Schaffer during Pitch Black 06 at RAAF Curtin.


(Date taken: 26 July 2006)
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During Pitch Black 06 members from Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron provided security and airfield protection at RAAF Curtin W.A.

(Date taken: 26 July 2006)
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Pictured is Leading Aircraftman Scott Doggett during Pitch Black 06.

(Date taken: 26 July 2006)
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During Pitch Black 06 members from Number 2 Airfield Defence Squadron provided security and airfield protection at RAAF Curtin W.A.

(Date taken: 26 July 2006)
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Pictured is Leading Aircraftman Scott Doggett and Leading Aircraftman Shane Bush during Pitch Black 06.

(Date taken: 26 July 2006)
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Military Working Dogs are deployed to RAAF Curtin to patrol the vast area that the base covers, as well to help protect the vital assets on the base. The exercise provides an opportunity for combined training by members from various bases.

(Date taken: 26 July 2006)
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Pictured is Corporal Brad Winkler wrestling with "Rambo" a Military Working Dog and his handler Aircraftman Adam Schaffer during a training session at RAAF Curtin.

(Date taken: 26 July 2006)
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Military working Dogs are deployed to RAAF Curtin to patrol the vast area that the base covers as well to help protect the vital assets on the base. The exercise provides an opportunity for combined training by members from various bases.

Pictured is Corporal Brad Winkler wrestling with Rambo a Military Working Dog and his handler Aircraftman Adam Schaffer during a training session at RAAF Curtin.

(Date taken: 27 July 2006)
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Military Working Dogs are deployed to RAAF Curtin to patrol the vast area that the base covers, as well to help protect the vital assets on the base. The exercise provides an opportunity for combined training by members from various bases.

Pictured is Corporal Brad Winkler wrestling with Rambo a Military Working Dog and his handler Aircraftman Adam Schaffer during a training session at RAAF Curtin.

(Date taken: 27 July 2006)
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A military working dog and his handler stand guard as a United States B-2 Bomber taxies onto the Military Hard Stand at RAAF Base Darwin during an 'engines running' crew change.
Pictured with "Rambo" a Military Working Dog is Aircraftman Adam Schaffer at Raaf Curtin.

(Date taken: 26 July 2006)
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Military Working Dogs are deployed to RAAF Curtin to patrol the vast area that the base covers, as well to help protect the vital assets on the base. The exercise provides an opportunity for combined training by members from various bases.

Pictured with "Rambo" a Military Working Dog is Aircraftman Adam Schaffer at Raaf Curtin.

(Date taken: 27 July 2006)
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Military Working Dogs are deployed to RAAF Curtin to patrol the vast area that the base covers, as well to help protect the vital assets on the base. The exercise provides an opportunity for combined training by members from various bases.

Pictured with "Rambo" a Military Working Dog is Aircraftman Adam Schaffer at Raaf Curtin.

(Date taken: 27 July 2006)
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