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01 August 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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An F-111 aircraft on the ground at RAAF Curtin for Exercise Pitch Black.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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An F-111 aircraft being marshalled at RAAF Curtin for Exercise Pitch Black.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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Leading Aircraftman Drew Miller from 386 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron drilling a brass drift at RAAF Curtin's Mechanical Operational Mechanical Section.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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Corporal David Morris from 386 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron working on a John Deere Skid Steer Loader at RAAF Curtin.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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Leading Aircraftman Steven Myles from 386 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron loading gravel for bitumen repairs at RAAF Curtin.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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Airfield Defence Guards and Military Working Dog handlers on patrol at RAAF Base Curtin during Exercise Pitch Black.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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An F-111C aircraft taking off at RAAF Base Curtin during Exercise Pitch Black.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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An F-111C aircraft taking off at RAAF Base Curtin during Exercise Pitch Black.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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Corporal Tristan Gallagher instructs RAAF members as part of a morning physical training program organised for personnel at RAAF Curtin during Exercise Pitch Black.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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RAAF members performing weight training as part of a morning physical training program organised for personnel at RAAF Curtin during Exercise Pitch Black.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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Members from 44 Wing and 1 Combat Communications Squadron (1CCS) set up a mobile air traffic control tower and associated landing radar systems for excercise Pitch Black. Pictured is Leading Aircraftman James Reilly and Squadron Leader Andrew Bannister from 44 Wing in front of the TASR Radar at RAAF Base Curtin

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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Leading Aircraftwoman Casey Jayne Johnson represents one of the many different trades from 386 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron in force during Exercise Pitch Black.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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Sergeant Alex Smith, a works supervisor for Airfield Engineers, is one of the many diffrent trades represented during Exercise Pitch Black.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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Corporal Richard Barnett, an electrician from RAAF Base Richmond, represents one of the many different trades from 386 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron in force during Exercise Pitch Black.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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Corporal Peter Spook, a plumber from RAAF Base Richmond, is one of the many diffrent trades represented during Exercise Pitch Black

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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Electrician Leading Aircraftman Scott Wells, from 386 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron, represents one of the many different trades during Excercise Pitch Black.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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An F-111C from 1 Squadron departs RAAF Base Curtin during Exercise Pitch Black 06.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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A patrol of Airfield Defence Guards in front of a TASR radar. Pictured is Leading Aircraftmen Scott Doggett, Phil Boys and Shane Bush during Pitch Black 06 at RAAF Base Curtin.

(Date taken: 28 July 2006)
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