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Fire fighters at RAAF Base Tindal undergo 'winch' training
18 August 2006
Exercise Pitch Black 2006, the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) largest exercise, will run from 28 July 2006 until 18 August 2006. Conducted on a biennial basis, this year's exercise will be held 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 it's major forward operating base located at RAAF Bases Darwin and Curtin, and 'Redland', operating from RAAF Base Tindal
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Leading Aircraftman Joshua Melville (fire fighter) is winched into the CHC Helicopter by Mr Charles McGregor-Shaw. As part of ongoing training, fire fighters at RAAF Base Tindal are required to undergo 'winch' training with the CHC helicopter crew. This training enables them to be winched in and out of otherwise inaccessable areas to perform their duties, and to better support Exercise Pitch Black.
Date taken: 09 August 2006)
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Leading Aircraftman Joshua Melville (fire fighter) is winched into the CHC Helicopter by Mr Charles McGregor-Shaw. The training exercise enables them to be winched in and out of otherwise inaccessable areas and to better support Exercise Pitch Black.
Date taken: 09 August 2006)
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Leading Aircraftman Derek Lambert (fire fighter) is winched into a CHC Helicopter is Mr Charles McGregor-Shaw. The training exercise enables them to be winched in and out of otherwise inaccessable areas and to better support Exercise Pitch Black.
Date taken: 09 August 2006)
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Leading Aircraftman Derek Lambert (fire fighter) gets set for winching by Mr Mick Gablonski (rescue crewman). Winch operator is Mr Charles McGregor-Shaw. The training exercise enables them to be winched in and out of otherwise inaccessable areas and to better support Exercise Pitch Black.
Date taken: 09 August 2006)
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Mr Charles McGregor-Shaw (winch operator) feeds winch line to the ground as part of ongoing training for fire fighters at RAAF Base Tindal. This enables them to be winched in and out of otherwise inaccessable areas and to better support Exercise Pitch Black.
Date taken: 09 August 2006)
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As part of their ongoing training, fire fighters at RAAF Base Tindal are required to undergo 'winch' training with the CHC helicopter crew. This enables them to be winched in and out of otherwise inaccessable areas and to better support Exercise Pitch Black. Pictured is Leading Aircraftman David Stark (fire fighter) being winched into the CHC Helicopter by Mr Charles McGregor-Shaw.
Date taken: 09 August 2006)
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As part of their ongoing training, fire fighters at RAAF Base Tindal are required to undergo 'winch' training with the CHC helicopter crew. This enables them to be winched in and out of otherwise inaccessable areas and to better support Exercise Pitch Black. Pictured here Leading Aircraftman Derek Lambert (Fire Fighter) is winched into the CHC Helicopter by Mr Charles McGregor-Shaw.
Date taken: 09 August 2006)
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As part of their ongoing training, fire fighters at RAAF Base Tindal are required to undergo 'winch' training with the CHC helicopter crew. This enables them to be winched in and out of otherwise inaccessable areas and to better support Exercise Pitch Black. Pictured here Leading Aircraftman Derek Lambert (Fire Fighter) is winched into the CHC Helicopter by Mr Charles McGregor-Shaw.
Date taken: 09 August 2006)
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As part of their ongoing training, fire fighters at RAAF Base Tindal are required to undergo 'winch' training with the CHC helicopter crew. This enables them to be winched in and out of otherwise inaccessable areas and to better support Exercise Pitch Black. Pictured here Mr Mick Gablonski (rescue crewman) gives the "thumbs up" to Mr Charles McGregor-Shaw (winch operator) to let him know they are clear to leave.
Date taken: 09 August 2006)
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