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Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) at the RAAF Base in Darwin
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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A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon on approach to land at RAAF Base Darwin in preparation for Exercise Pitch Black 2006. The F-16 aircraft is from the 143rd Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

(Date taken: 24 July 2006)
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Ground crew members from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) assist the F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots out of their aircraft as an Australian Quarantine member inspects the aircraft shortly after landing at RAAF Base Darwin.

(Date taken: 24 July 2006)
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Ground crew members from the 143rd Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), complete after flight checks on the F-16 Fighting Falcons shortly after landing at RAAF Base Darwin.

(Date taken: 24 July 2006)
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A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon on approach to land at RAAF Base Darwin in preparation for Exercise Pitch Black 2006. The F-16 aircraft is from the 143rd Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

(Date taken: 24 July 2006)
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A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon on approach to land at RAAF Base Darwin in preparation for Exercise Pitch Black 2006. The F-16 aircraft is from the 143rd Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

(Date taken: 24 July 2006)
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A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon on approach to land at RAAF Base Darwin in preparation for Exercise Pitch Black 2006. The F-16 aircraft is from the 143rd Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

(Date taken: 24 July 2006)
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A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon on approach to land at RAAF Base Darwin in preparation for Exercise Pitch Black 2006. The F-16 aircraft is from the 143rd Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

(Date taken: 24 July 2006)
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A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis into place shortly before taking off from RAAF Base Darwin. The F-16 aircraft is from the 143rd Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force and is conducting a practice sortie in preparation for Exercise Pitch Black 2006.

(Date taken: 24 July 2006)
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A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis into place shortly before taking off from RAAF Base Darwin. The F-16 aircraft is from the 143rd Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force and is conducting a practice sortie in preparation for Exercise Pitch Black 2006.

(Date taken: 24 July 2006)
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A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis into place shortly before taking off from RAAF Base Darwin. The F-16 aircraft is from the 143rd Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force and is conducting a practice sortie in preparation for Exercise Pitch Black 2006.

(Date taken: 24 July 2006)
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A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from RAAF Base Darwin for a practice sortie in preparation for Exercise Pitch Black 2006. The F-16 aircraft is from the 143rd Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

(Date taken: 24 July 2006)
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A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from RAAF Base Darwin for a practice sortie in preparation for Exercise Pitch Black 2006. The F-16 aircraft is from the 143rd Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

(Date taken: 24 July 2006)
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A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis into place shortly before taking off from RAAF Base Darwin. The F-16 aircraft is from the 143rd Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force and is conducting a practice sortie in preparation for Exercise Pitch Black 2006.

(Date taken: 24 July 2006)
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A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from RAAF Base Darwin for a practice sortie in preparation for Exercise Pitch Black 2006. The F-16 aircraft is from the 143rd Squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

(Date taken: 24 July 2006)
low-res | high-res