Major (U) Mohamad Azmi Afflon (left), and Major (U) Mohammad Aliff Zulkifli from the Royal Brunei Air Force on the Darwin flight line during aircraft take-offs for night flying missions as part of Exercise Pitch Black 24.
02 Aug 2024
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Keen observers from Brunei

Two members of the Royal Brunei Air Force observe flying operations during Exercise Pitch Black.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
French Air and Space Force artist, Lapin, sketches a Royal Australian Air Force Dassault Mirage III aircraft at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black.
02 Aug 2024
Air Force
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Artist drawn to Darwin for Pitch Black

From around the world, Exercise Pitch Black was recorded by 117 official military photographers and one professional artist.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Imagery specialists from 464 Squadron during a live cross with the Italian commander of the Exercise Pitch Black team to Sky News and RTL on July 14.
01 Aug 2024
Air Force
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Live, camera, action

A game-changing live broadcast kit has been used for the first time during Exercise Pitch Black.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Angus, from the Starlight Children’s Foundation, tries on an F-35A helmet with the help of Corporal Daniel Lake, a 3 Squadron life support fitter, at the Pitch Black open day at RAAF Base Darwin.
01 Aug 2024
Air Force
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Air Force helps make aviation dream come true

RAAF has teamed up with international partners and the Starlight Children’s Foundation to provide an amazing experience for a 12-year-old boy.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Firefighters from the Royal Air Force, RAAF and Royal New Zealand Air Force at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
01 Aug 2024
Air Force
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Triple fire power

Firefighters from RAAF, New Zealand and UK train together at the RAAF Base Amberley fire section during Exercise Pitch Black.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Air Surveillance Operator Corporal Mikayla Dows from 114 Mobile Control and Reporting Unit monitor the airspace inside the Mobile Control Reporting Centre during Exercise Pitch Black 24.
01 Aug 2024
Air Force
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End of an era

Air battle managers and air surveillance operators bring control and calm to any exercise or operation.

Exercises & training | People & service
An Army ARH Tiger helicopter from 1st Aviation Regiment is refuelled from an Air Force C-130J Hercules by ground maintenance personnel in a remote region of the Northern Territory during Exercise Diamond Storm.
31 Jul 2024
Army, Air Force
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Refuel capability develops new skills

Army and Air Force worked side by side to supply aviation fuel and sustain flying operations in a remote region of the Northern Territory.

Exercises & training
Royal Thai Air Force pilot Squadron Leader Toranin Metananta departs RAAF Base Darwin for a sortie in a JAS-39 Gripen C during Exercise Pitch Black.
31 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Celebrating 20 years of cooperation

The Royal Thai Air Force marks two decades of participation in Exercise Pitch Black, a multinational air combat training exercise.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An Italian Navy F-35B Lightning II prepares to land on ITS Cavour while underway at sea during Exercise Pitch Black 24.
31 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Cavour makes waves at Pitch Black

Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour sailed through week two at Exercise Pitch Black, enhancing interchangeability with its international allies.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A 16th Aviation Brigade member provides a capability brief on the CH-47F Chinook to the Women Leaders Study Tour attendees at RAAF Base Townsville.
31 Jul 2024
Army, Air Force
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Study tour reaches new heights

Civilian female leaders experience the roles that women in Defence do to help keep an aviation base operational.

Industry & partnership | People & service
ADFA RAAF trainee officers visit Exercise Diamond Storm 2024 in Darwin.
30 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Inspiring future aviators at Diamond Storm

A trip up to the Top End for the ADF’s newest aviators proved to be a learning opportunity to remember.

Exercises & training
Staff Sergeant Ian McLain from the United States Air Force monitors the E-7A Wedgetail from 2 Squadron before its next mission during Exercise Pitch Black 24.
30 Jul 2024
Air Force
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International perspective on commanding the battlespace

An Australian squadron's airborne and ground teams have a definite American and British flavour on Exercise Pitch Black.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training