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Welcome to the Defence Force Air Show Welcome to RAAF Amberley. Amberley enjoys the reputation of being the Air Force’s largest base and has a long history with the Ipswich community, dating back to the days when Mr James Edwin Collett arrived from England and named his 324 hectare dairy property ‘Amberley’ after his home village in West Sussex. From those early days Amberley has continued to move ahead, and has an exciting future.

I am immensely proud to lead the Air Force team. Throughout our history, our Air Force has produced outstanding operational outcomes delivering air and space power for Australia’s security as well as the provision of humanitarian assistance, domestically and overseas. As this is a Defence Air Show, we are also joined by our Navy and Army colleagues, along with the Defence civilians who all make a valuable contribution to Australia’s security.

We also welcome international forces who are here to display their aircraft and join in the opportunity to showcase their capabilities.

Your ‘hosts’ from RAAF Amberley invite you to come ‘behind the wire’ and engage with the Air Force team that makes it all happen. Every one of us is proud of what we do in the service of our country and the Australian people. Each has a story to tell, so I encourage you all to engage with the ADF members who are available over the Air Show weekend, ask them questions and listen to their stories. I trust that you will then have a greater understanding of your Australian Defence Force, and what it means for you.

Mark Binskin Air Marshal Chief of Air Force

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REMOTE CONTROL AIRCRAFT: Flying Display

8.15am - 5.00pm HELICOPTERS: Joy Flights

10.45 – 11.50am WINJEEL: Low level aerobatics WIRRAWAY: Flying Display RIPCORD SKY DIVERS: Parachuting Team Display RAYTHEON CT4F: Low level aerobatics PIP BORRMAN: Edge Aerobatic Aircraft, Low level aerobatics PAUL BENETT: Pitts Special Aircraft, Flying Display & Ribbon Cut MATT HALL: Giles Aerobatic Aircraft, Handling display with low level aerobatics

9.15am – 12.30pm

8.30am – 11.30am Helicopter Joy Flights: continuous

8.30am – 2.30pm

Military Aircraft Games Simulator: Grassed area adjacent to Food Court 8.30am – 9.00am 2 Wing Australian Air Force Cadet Band: Tarmac area under Canberra Aircraft adjacent to Entrance Gate 1 9.00am – 9.30am Amberley Brass Band: Outside Boeing Hangar 410 adjacent to Gate 2

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River City Express: Amberley Heritage Precinct adjacent to Food Court 9.20am – 9.40am Federation Guard Precision Drill Team: Tarmac area adjacent to Entrance Gate 1 9.30am – 9.45am RAAF Fire Section Jaws of Life Demonstration: Tarmac area adjacent to Warbirds and Heritage 9.30am – 9.50am National Servicemen’s Memorial Pipes & Drums: (Saturday only).

Amberley Pipes & Drums (Sunday only) Commencing opposite entrance to Corporate Precinct 9.30am – 10.00am RAAF Police Dogs: Grassed area adjacent to Fuel Tank Repair facility

9.30am – 10.00am

RAAF Ceremonial Band: Commencing area adjacent to static Military aircraft

10.00am – 10.30am

PACAF Band (USAF): Adjacent to Food Court

10.00am – 10.30am

2 Wing Australian Air Force Cadet Band: Tarmac area under Canberra Aircraft adjacent to Entrance Gate 1 10.00am – 10.30am Amberley Brass Band: Outside Boeing Hangar 410 adjacent to Gate 2 10.10am – 10.30am Federation Guard Precision Drill Team: Outside Boeing Hangar 410 10.30am – 10.45am RAAF Fire Section Jaws of Life Demonstration: Tarmac area adjacent to Warbirds.

12.05 - 1.30pm RAAF F-111: Fast low level pass RAN SQUIRREL HELICOPTERS: Flying Display TEMORA AVIATION MUSEUM: Hudson / F-111 / Canberra, Formation Display TEMORA MUSEUM HUDSON: Handling Display TEMORA MUSEUM CANBERRA: Handling Display RAAF AP-3C ORION: Handling display and submarine attack RAAF ROULETTES (PC-9A): Flying Display RAAF HAWK: Flying Display

1.45 - 3.30pm RAAF CARIBOU: Flying Display RAAF C-130J HERCULES: Flying Display RAAF HAWK, F/A-18 HORNET, TEMORA MUSEUM METEOR AND VAMPIRE AND CAC MUSTANG: Formation Display TEMORA MUSEUM VAMPIRE: Flying Display TEMORA MUSEUM METEOR: Flying Display RAAF F/A-18 HORNETS X 4: Formation display RAAF F-111: Handling Display ADF BASIC FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL CT4 TRAINING AIRCRAFT: Formation Display RAAF/USAF C17 GLOBEMASTER: Handling Display RAAF C-130H HERCULES: Flying Display and Parachute Drop RAAF F/A-18 HORNET: Handling Display

10.30am – 11.00am

RAAF Ceremonial Band: Commencing area adjacent to Corporate Precinct hangar

10.45am – 11.15am

National Servicemen’s Memorial Pipes & Drums (Saturday only). Amberley Pipes & Drums (Sunday only) Area adjacent to static aircraft 10.45am – 11.15am RAAF Police Dogs: Grassed area adjacent to 1 Airfield Defence Squadron display 11.00am – 11.30am PACAF Band (USAF): Adjacent to Food Court 3.40pm – 4.00pm RAAF Police Dogs: Grassed area adjacent to Fuel Tank Repair facility 3.45pm – 4.15pm 2 Wing Australian Air Force Cadet Band: Grassed area adjacent to Gate 3

3.40pm-4.00pm

National Servicemen’s Memorial Pipes & Drums: (Saturday only).

Amberley Pipes & Drums: (Sunday only) Area adjacent to Corporate Precinct 3.45pm – 4.15pm Amberley Brass Band: Outside Boeing Hangar 410 adjacent to Gate 2 3.45pm – 4.15pm RAAF Ceremonial Band: Commencing area adjacent to Entrance Gate 1 3.45pm – 4.15pm PACAF Band (USAF): Adjacent to Food Court 4.00pm – 4.20pm Federation Guard Precision Drill Team: Tarmac area adjacent to Warbirds and Heritage aircraft

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RAAF Base Amberley RAAF Base Amberley is home to the F-111 and C-17 Globemaster III airlifter, and soon the Airbus A330 MultiRole Tanker Transport. It is the largest Air Force base, with more than 3,500 people in Defence and Defence contractor jobs.

In the 1850s, James Edwin Collett, a farmer from England called his 324-hectare dairy property ‘Amberley’ after his home village at the foot of the South Downs in West Sussex.

Then in December 1938, the Government purchased the land as the site of the first permanent RAAF station in Queensland. The base became operational on 17 June 1940 with the formation of a Station Headquarters and No 24 Squadron. The squadron’s first aircraft (a De Havilland Moth Minor) arrived 4 July, followed six days later by four Wirraways and two Moth

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Minors – all built in Australia. In 1940, 24 Squadron re-equipped with Hudson bombers, and in December 1941 deployed to Rabaul, New Guinea to conduct bombing raids against Japanese forces. Until July 1942 the base was also home to No 3 Service Flying Training School operating 54 Wirraways.

Throughout 1942, US Army Air Force bomber and fighter squadrons assembled their aircraft at Amberley before moving north. With the formation of 3 Aircraft Depot in March 1942, Amberley became an important aircraft assembly and engineering base. 3AD reformed as 501 Wing in June 1992. The hangars and facilities are now home to the Boeing Aerospace Centre.

After World War II, Amberley became home to 82 Bomber Wing, flying Avro Lincoln bombers.

Today, 82 Wing operates the F-111, to be replaced from early 2010 with the F/A-18F Super Hornet. The base is home to 36 Squadron, with its four C-17 Globemaster III global airlifters – and next year, 33 Squadron will receive five new KC-30B multi-role tanker transport aircraft.

Also based at Amberley is Combat Support Group (CSG), which provides operational support services – such as security, rescue and

fire services, catering, and engineering – to RAAF bases when required. Importantly, CSG activates remote bare bases across Australia’s north to enable air operations to be conducted, and the Group supports deployments overseas and assists in humanitarian missions.

Amberley is also home to Airfield Defence Wing, which commands Nos 2 and 3 Airfield Defence Squadrons on-base and No 1 Airfield Defence Squadron at RAAF Edinburgh. These are the ground combat forces that protect Air Force bases in Australia and overseas, protecting an airfield against attack by ground forces, up to five kilometres from the perimeter.

RAAF Security and Fire School at Amberley trains firefighters for the RAAF and Australian Army, airfield defence guards for Airfield Defence Wing and Military Working Dog teams.

RAAF Security Police work with Military Working Dogs to provide security at RAAF bases.

The two breeds of dog currently used are the German Shepherd and the Belgian Shepherd Malinois. Their working environments can vary from modern air bases located near state capital cities, to bare bases located in remote regions of Australia.

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The Air Force trains more than just pilots.

If you take a closer look at the Air Force, you’ll soon discover that the majority of jobs on offer have nothing to do with becoming a Pilot. In fact the Air Force has over 57 jobs to choose from including Radiographer, Plumber and Armament Engineer to Air Combat Officer, Security Police and Clerk.

So if you enjoy working in an environment that actively encourages teamwork and have a desire to be your best, the Air Force will help you develop new skills and abilities and realise your goals in whatever career interests you.

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Welcome to Ipswich On behalf of the people of Ipswich, I extend a warm welcome to visitors to our city. This welcome also extends to the newly arrived members of our defence forces who have chosen to make Ipswich their new home.

Ipswich continues to share a strong relationship with the people working and living around the Base. It is an association which dates back to 1939 when a water main was laid from Leichhardt to facilitate the construction of the Base’s first buildings. From those humble beginnings, it has grown to become a major part of our community and one of which we as a City are immensely proud.

Late last year, Ipswich was named as the world’s most liveable mid-size city at the UN-endorsed LivCom Awards for Liveable Communities. The tremendous partnership between Ipswich and our hard-working defence personnel and families made a valuable contribution to the winning of this award.

Now we are firmly looking to the future with a booming aerospace precinct at RAAF Base Amberley, two universities, TAFE and many highly regarded public and private schools.

Masterplanned communities are now a feature of the newer areas of the city including Springfield and in the near future, the Ripley Valley. Our rural townships add value and diversity to the choice of lifestyle on offer. ‘City of centres’ planning provides for preservation of important heritage buildings, precincts and natural features, while allowing for sustainable growth across the city.

The city covers an area of just over 1,000 square kilometres with a population of 155,000. A few short years ago the city was growing by 400 people annually. In the last year we have grown by 5,000, or

around 100 people every week. These are incredible numbers by any measure and reinforce in our minds the need for proper planning and investment in critical infrastructure supported by all levels of government.

The latest predictions for growth have propelled Ipswich to the top of the local government list in Queensland with a forecast 4.6% average annual increase.

In the year 2031 our population will be 434,000.

Our fabulous city has much to offer residents and visitors including parks of regional significance, a wide variety of recreational opportunities, a vibrant cultural heart and a real sense of community pride.

Please enjoy the Air Show and don’t forget to tell your friends they missed an experience of a lifetime!

Mayor Paul Pisasale City of Ipswich

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Mayor Paul Pisasale and Councillors and the City of Ipswich congratulate RAAF Base Amberley for playing a vital role in the economic and social development of Ipswich and more importantly, for providing the vital defence and security for our nation.

We, as a community, salute RAAF Base Amberley and it’s times like the Air Show that remind all people of the important role we play together in supporting each other during these times. We also pay tribute to our armed forces, to the many military personnel who are serving overseas and to their families who are back home with us.

To find out more about the role we play together in the Ipswich community, please contact your local Councillor.

RAAF Base Amberley – more than flying planes - a vital part of the Ipswich and Australian community

Mayor Paul Pisasale: Office (07) 3810 6201 Email: ppisasale@ipswich.qld.gov.au Division 1 David Morrison: Office (07) 3818 3100 Email: dmorrison@ipswich.qld.gov.au Division 2 Paul Tully: Office (07) 3818 6900 Email: ptully@ipswich.qld.gov.au Division 3 Victor Attwood: Office (07) 3288 5899 Email: vattwood@ipswich.qld.gov.au Division 4 Trevor Nardi: Office (07) 3816 2444 Email: tnardi@ipswich.qld.gov.au Division 5 Heather Morrow: Office (07) 3281 8700 Email: hmorrow@ipswich.qld.gov.au Division 6 Cheryl Bromage: Office (07) 3810 6556 Email: cbromage@ipswich.qld.gov.au Division 7 Andrew Antoniolli: Office (07) 3810 6208 Email: aantoniolli@ipswich.qld.gov.au Division 8 Charlie Pisasale: Office (07) 3282 9600 Email: cpisasale@ipswich.qld.gov.au Division 9 Sheila Ireland: Office (07) 3810 6231 Email: sireland@ipswich.qld.gov.au Division 10 David Pahlke: Office (07) 5464 1088 Email: dpahlke@ipswich.qld.gov.au

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Operated by Air Combat Group’s (ACG) Nos 1 and 6 Squadrons, under the command of 82 Wing at RAAF Base Amberley, the F-111 is far more capable as a combat aircraft than when it was introduced to the Australian Air Force in June 1973.

Highly controversial during its development, the twinengine General Dynamics F-111 is a product of the space age, matching awesome firepower with state-of-the-art weapons, navigation and avionics technology. With numerous airframe, engine and avionics upgrades, the F-111 remains the fastest and longest-ranging combat aircraft in this region, and operates as an all-weather, day or night strike and reconnaissance platform.

The ‘Pig’ - as it is affectionately known because of its ability to hunt at night with its nose in the ‘weeds’ using wits terrain-following radar - is a swing-wing design aircraft. It can takeoff and land at relatively low speeds with the wings swept forward, then fly at more than twice the speed of sound with its wings back. It can fly close to the ground at supersonic speeds following the terrain to avoid detection. Its Pave Tack target detection system can

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locate targets in bad weather and at night and provides laser designation for laser-guided weapons. The radar warning system detects incoming radar emissions and alerts the crew to potential surface threats.

Air Force operates two versions of the F-111: the F-111C, and the unique RF-111C modified for photoreconnaissance. (The ex-USAF F-111Gs were withdrawn from RAAF service in 2007). The F-111 has a crew of two: a pilot and an Air Combat Officer (ACO) who operates the navigation, weapons and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.

1 Squadron, the oldest squadron in the Royal Australian Air Force dating back to World War 1, flies F-111 strike and reconnaissance operational missions, while 6 Squadron is the training squadron. All F-111 operations will transfer to 6 Squadron in 2009, with the F-111 planned to be withdrawn from ADF service in 2010.

The F-111 is a product of the space age, matching awesome firepower with state-of-the-art weapons, navigation and avionics technology.

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F-111 turns 40 On the eve of the Defence Force Air Show, the first Australian F-111 aircraft off the production line in the United States became the only F-111 in the world to fly continually for the past 40 years.

In September 1968, RAAF F-111 aircraft A8-126 flew from the General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) plant in Fort Worth, Texas to Edwards Air Force Base in California to undergo extensive flight testing. Sadly, it would be the only Australian F-111 to fly over the next five years, as concerns over the structural integrity of the wings forced major rework.

The decision by the United States government to design and build the F-111 was far reaching, with nine different variants designed for US and allied air forces. As it turned out, only the US Air Force and the Australian Air Force took up options to buy the F-111. Nevertheless, General Dynamics built 554 airplanes.

In October 1963, Prime Minister Robert Menzies, concerned about the instability in southeast Asia and the operational state of the aging Canberra bombers, announced that Australia would buy 24 of the world’s most modern strategic warplanes, to be delivered four years later.

This was a bold decision, to buy an aircraft ‘off the drawing boards’.

From an initial estimate of $100 million the cost blew out to $300 million in 1969, which had significant political and military ramifications. Australia had difficulty keeping up with increasing payments for the F-111 program.

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Coincidently, US President Lyndon Johnson pressured Australia to increase its forces in Vietnam. Secret Cabinet documents released 30 years later revealed that the decision to send a third battalion to South Vietnam was influenced by a need to renegotiate Australia’s payments for the F-111.

The F-111’s troubled development continued when, in December 1969, a US Air Force F-111A pulling up after a rocket pass on the Nellis range detached a wing. The aircraft crashed, killing the crew. All F-111s were grounded.

The media in Australia had a ‘field day’, with cartoons depicting the ‘F-Trouble-One’ and the ‘Flying Opera House’, which had its own share of cost blowouts. The Government was under enormous pressure, with widespread criticism of buying an “untried, untested white elephant.”

Australian crews already in the US to ferry the F-111s back to Australia came home, with no aircraft to fly. So, the Government leased 24 F-4 Phantom two-seat fighter-bombers from McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) as an interim capability until the 24 F-111s could be delivered in the latter half of 1973.

Nevertheless, the F-111 rose from adversity, and over the next three decades flew with impressive capability. Its roles evolved from single-ship, long-range, low-level ‘bomb truck’ missions to the precision strike and reconnaissance capability of today.

During this time eight F-111s crashed, with three successful crew module ejections. Sadly, in the remaining five the crews were killed.

Loss of these airframes encouraged the government to buy four ‘attrition’ aircraft in F111A configuration, delivered in 1982 and later modified to F-111C standard.

A8-126 also had the distinction of being the first F-111 to be modified in 1978 for photographic reconnaissance, also carried out by General Dynamics in Fort Worth, with the other three ‘recce’ jets modified at RAAF Amberley.

A major upgrade to the F-111 began in the mid-1980s, with the Pavetack weapons system, allowing the aircraft to carry the Harpoon seaskimming missile and Paveway laser-guided bombs. This was a quantum leap in capability for the F-111: able to ‘toss’ bombs without overflying the target and with greatly improved precision.

With Harpoon, F-111s finally had a chance in maritime strike. Previously, it was virtually a ‘suicide mission’, having to get inside two nautical miles to launch their bombs. As the F-111s came over the horizon within radar range they were shot down, but with Harpoon things were different, as the crews could launch [simulated] the missile beyond the horizon and outside missile range.

Acquisition of an additional 15 F-111G model aircraft in the early 1990s provided the airframe numbers that took the load off the F-111C fleet.

Other upgrades followed, such as the Avionics Upgrade Program and the first true standoff weapon, the rocket-powered AGM-142 missile with 340 kilograms of high explosive.

The role of the F-111 has changed significantly over the past three decades: from the single-ship ‘unarmed and unafraid’ bombing role to operating in large strike packages with fighter support, air refuelling and AWACS support with coalition allies.

The F-111 now has better self-protection systems, and with night vision goggles for aircrews operations at night can be below the level of the surrounding terrain, with crews wearing NVGs seeing in the almost-dark of night, improving survivability of aircraft and crew.

It’s ironic that the F-111 is at its most capable when it is about to be retired, which is unique in Australian military history.

Nevertheless, the F-111’s time is running out, with its aging airframe and high maintenance costs. While the sentiment for the F-111 is as strong as ever, it will be retired in November 2010. The process of transition has begun, and in early 2010 crews will begin flying the F/A-18F Super Hornet, heralding the end of the F-111 era.

Australia’s F-111s in storage in the late 1960s at General Dynamics, Forth Worth.

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Operated by the Air Lift Group’s (ALG) No 36 Squadron, under No 86 Wing, the C-17A Globemaster III brings a quantum leap to the Air Force’s air lift inventory by significantly enhancing Australia’s ability to support national and international operations, and major disaster relief efforts.

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Much like the C-130 Hercules, the Globemaster Operated by a crew of three (pilot, cois capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops pilot and loadmaster), the C-17 is capable of and oversized cargo to main operating bases meeting today’s demanding airlift challenges. or directly to forward bases in the deployment Cargo is loaded onto the C-17 through a large area. The aircraft can provide combat air aft door that accommodates military vehicles lift including airdrop missions and can also and palletised cargo. It has four times the transport litters and ambulatory patients carrying capacity of the current C-130 Hercules during aero-medical evacuations when and has the load capacity and range that will required. allow the ADF to rapidly deploy troops, combat The Globemaster possesses an vehicles, heavy equipment and helicopters. intercontinental range and high speed, This includes the M1A1 Abrams tank, as well providing the Australian Defence Force with its as Black Hawk, Seahawk, MRH-90 and Chinook own responsive global air lift capability. Each helicopters. Each C-17 has the capacity to engine is rated at 40,900 pounds of thrust, with the thrust reversers able to direct the flow of air transport five Bushmaster infantry vehicles, or three Black Hawk helicopters. upward and forward to avoid ingestion of dust The RAAF’s first C-17 aircraft arrived in and debris whilst operating on small, austere December 2006, with the fourth and final airfields. aircraft delivered in March 2008.

The Globemaster’s wings are especially The fleet of four aircraft based at RAAF designed for allowing the aircraft to takeoff Base Amberley already provides Australia a and land on runways as short as 3,500 feet strategic airlift capability that has supported a (1,064 metres) and only 90 feet wide (27.4 number of ADF operations overseas, including metres).

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The F/A-18 Hornet is a multi-role fighter. It is designed for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions and is one of the most potent fighters and accurate strike attack aircraft in the world.

It is capable of air interception, air combat, close air support of ground troops and interdiction of enemy supply lines including shipping.

The F/A-18 is equipped with precision weapons including a wide range of air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, laser-guided and conventional bombs, and a 20mm nose-mounted cannon for ground and airborne targets. It has the ability to strike virtually any target under nearly any conditions.

The F/A-18s are also capable of air-to-air refuelling from tanker aircraft such as the new KC-30B Multi-Role Tanker

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Transport when operational from 2009 plus allied forces’ tankers.

The fleet is operated by 81 Wing within Air Combat Group, with three operational squadrons and a training squadron: Nos 3 and 77 Squadrons at Williamtown, NSW and No 75 Squadron at Tindal, NT, and No 2 Operational Conversion Unit also at Williamtown. The fleet has undergone a major upgrade to ensure effective operations for the next 10 to 15 years. Developed for use by the US Navy and Marine Corps, the F/A-18 is also operated by Canada, Spain, Kuwait, Switzerland, Finland and Malaysia.

F/A-18 Hornet The F/A-18 is equipped with precision weapons including a wide range of air-to-air and air-tosurface missiles...

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specifications MANUFACTURER: McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) ROLE: Multi role fighter ENGINES: Two low bypass F404-GE-400 turbofans each 7,258kg thrust AIRFRAME: Length: 17.1m Height: 4.7m WINGSPAN: 12.4m WEIGHT: 10,660 basic, 20,412kg maximum SPEED: MACH 1.8 (2,200km/h) RANGE: (without refuelling) ferrying 2,700km, combat radius 740km, interdiction over 1000km

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CEILING: Above 45,000 feet WEAPONS: AIM-120 AMRAAM active radar guided missiles, AIM-132 ASRAAM infra-red seeking missiles, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, conventional and laser guided bombs, JDAM, M61 20mm nose-mounted cannon AVIONICS: Hughes AGP73 multi-mode radar, inertial navigation system, VHF omni-directional range instrument landing system, two mission computers, head-up cockpit display, multifunctional hi-res active matrix LCD colour displays CREW: Pilot

KC-30B Tanker Transport This time next year two of the new KC-30B Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) assigned to No 33 Squadron at RAAF Amberley are expected to be operational, air-refuelling F/A-18 Hornets, F-111s, and later the F/A-18F Super Hornet, B737 AEW&C aircraft and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

The first aircraft is expected to arrive at Amberley later this year.

Under a $1.4 billion contract, EADS CASA will supply the Air Force with five new KC-30Bs to replace the Boeing 707, recently withdrawn from service.

With a fuel capacity 50 per cent greater than the B707, the KC-30B will be able to offload up to 90,000 litres of fuel while on station 1000 nautical miles from base. Two KC-30s will be able to escort a squadron of F/A-18s with the required support personnel and equipment from the east to west coasts of Australia.

Each MRTT will be fitted with an advanced ‘boom’ refuelling system as well as a hose and drogue system, similar to that employed on the B707. The ‘boom’ will enable the KC-30B to refuel the Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control, Joint Strike Fighter and F-111, while the hose will support the F/A-18. It also enables the KC-30B to refuel coalition aircraft, increasing opportunities for joint exercises and international operations.

The KC-30B increases the ADF’s passenger/ troop transport capability, carrying up to 272 passengers, compared with 152 passengers for the B707. The lower holds of the aircraft can carry cargo in either military pallets or commercial containers.

Based on the Airbus A330-200 civil airliner, the A330 MRTT is being modified for air-toair refuelling, military avionics and electronic warfare self-protection systems.

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MANUFACTURER: EADS CASA ROLE: Air refuelling and airlift ENGINE: Two Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6-80 turbofans, 316 kN (71,000 lbf) each Performance AIRFRAME: Length: 59.69 m (195 ft 10 in) Height: 17.89 m (58 ft 8 in)

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The first of Australia’s 24 F/A-18F Super Hornets is under construction in the United States. The Super Hornet will replace the F-111 from 2010.

Australia planned to replace the F-111 and the existing F/A-18A/B fleets with the F-35 Lightning II, or Joint Strike Fighter, but an earlier than planned retirement of the F-111 and an expected delivery of the F-35 from about 2014 potentially created a capability gap from 2010.

The Government decided to purchase the Super Hornet as a means of maintaining its air combat capability edge through the next decade. The Super Hornet has proven to be a highly capable, battle proven, multi-role aircraft through its service with the US Navy, and is seen as a logical transition to the F-35 in the coming decade.

While Australia will pay $3.9 billion for 24 aircraft, weapons, facilities upgrades and aircrew training, the total program cost will be $6.6 billion over 13 years.

Australian personnel will begin Super Hornet training in the United States in 2009. The withdrawal of the F-111

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MANUFACTURER: Boeing ROLE: Multi-role attack and fighter aircraft

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turbofan engines rated at 22,000 lb (9,977 kg) static thrust each AIRFRAME: Length: 60.3 feet (18.5m)

Height: 16 feet (4.87 m) WINGSPAN: 44.9 feet (13.68m) WEIGHT: 29,932kg maximum takeoff SPEED: MACH 1.8+ RANGE: Combat 1,275 n miles (2,346km), clean plus two AIM-9s CEILING: 50,000 feet WEAPONS: One M61A1/A2 Vulcan 20mm cannon; External payload: AIM 9 Sidewinder, AIM-9X (projected), AIM 7 Sparrow, AIM-120 AMRAAM, Harpoon, HARM, SLAM, SLAM-ER (projected), Maverick missiles; Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW); Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM); Data Link Pod; Paveway Laser Guided Bomb; various general purpose bombs, mines and rockets.

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is scheduled for November 2010, which is expected to coincide with Initial Operating Capability for the Super Hornet.

The RAAF regards the Super Hornet as a low risk option – one that allows a relatively low-risk transition, having operated the F/A-18A/B fleet for more than 20 years.

The initial package offered to the RAAF includes: 48 installed engines and six spares, APG-79 AESA radar in each plane, Link 16 connectivity with the AN/USQ-140 Multifunctional Informational Distribution System (MIDS), LAU-127 guided missile launchers, AN/PVS-9 night vision goggles, Joint Mission Planning Systems (JMPS), and AN/ALE-55 fibre-optic towed decoys.

The Government has also indicated that some of the Super Hornets may be EF-18G EA-18G ‘Growler’ aircraft – an electronic warfare version of the F/A-18F.

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Allied air force aircraft at the Air Show include the F-15 Eagle, KC-135 Stratotanker and MC-130E Combat Talon from the US Air Force and the F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

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KC-135 Stratotanker

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F-16D Fighting Falcon

The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refuelling capability for the US Air Force. It also provides aerial refuelling support to Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft.

Four turbofans, mounted under 35-degree swept wings, power the KC-135 to takeoffs at gross weights up to 322,500 pounds. Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the flying boom, the KC-135’s primary fuel transfer method. A special shuttlecock-shaped drogue, attached to and trailing behind the flying boom, refuels aircraft fitted with probes. The KC-135 can carry up to 83,000 pounds of cargo.

The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refuelling capability for the US Air Force. It also provides aerial refuelling support to Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft.

Four turbofans, mounted under 35-degree swept wings, power the KC-135 to takeoffs at gross weights up to 322,500 pounds.

Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the flying boom, the KC-135’s primary fuel transfer method. A special shuttlecock-shaped drogue, attached to and trailing behind the flying boom, refuels aircraft fitted with probes.

The KC-135 can carry up to 83,000 lbs of cargo.

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F-15E Eagle The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather tactical fighter enabling the US Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield.

The Eagle’s air superiority is achieved through a mixture of maneouvrability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. It can penetrate enemy defence and outperform and outfight potential enemy aircraft. The F-15 has the electronic systems and weaponry to detect, acquire, track and attack enemy aircraft while operating in friendly or enemy-controlled airspace.

The F-15’s superior performance is achieved through high engine thrust-to-weight ratio and low wing loading, which enables the aircraft to turn tightly without losing airspeed.

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The Royal Australian Air Force maintains an elite formation aerobatic team, known as the Roulettes, to showcase Air Force flying skills.

With as many as 50 spectacular shows every year, the Roulettes have taken aerobatic flying to new heights, stunning crowds across the country and overseas.

Based at the Central Flying School at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria, the Roulette pilots are experienced fulltime Qualified Flying Instructors, training Air Defence Force pilots to be Flying Instructors. They spend 12 to 18 months in the Roulettes juggling a demanding schedule of performances, display training and routine flying instruction every week.

Most of the team have in excess of 3000 hours flying experience but even so there is a considerable amount of training required before a pilot is considered ‘safe solo’ for Roulette routines. At first the pilot will become competent in two plane aerobatics consisting of loops and barrel rolls, with harder manoeuvres and more aircraft being introduced progressively over a series of flights.

The manoeuvres are first practised at height and gradually stepped down until they reach the display height of 500ft. New team members start off as Roulette 2, 3 or 4.

Roulette 5 and 6 are the synchronised pair and pilots move into these positions after at least one season (6 months).

The Roulettes flying display is about 15 minutes or so long and requires a very high level of concentration and determined effort. It is particularly demanding on the pilots in hot weather! The aircraft fly at speeds of up to 460 km/h and occasionally up to 590 km/h depending on the type of manoeuvre, and fly as close as 3m apart. All aircraft may ‘pull’ up to 4.5 ‘G’ with Roulette 5 pulling as much as 6 ‘G’.

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The C-130J continues the half-century legacy of service held by Lockheed Martin’s Hercules air lift aircraft. Entering service with the Royal Australian Air Force in 1999, the ‘Jmodel’ replaced the ageing C-130E fleet that had been in service since 1966.

The C-130J is operated by No 37 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, approximately 50kms north-west of Sydney.

Featuring a comprehensive update over previous models, the C-130J features a new cockpit design with two headup displays (HUDs) in the cockpit, four large multi-function displays and five monochrome displays. This glass cockpit technology also includes an automatic flight control system, auto-throttle, heads-down display, traffic collision avoidance system, ground collision avoidance system and a stickpusher to prevent inadvertent aircraft stall.

Much like previous models of the Hercules, the C-130J has built on a legacy of air lift support to the ADF throughout the world...

Integrated navigation equipment provides the pilots with an automatic navigation solution from inertial navigation system and global positioning system, as well as regular ground based navigation aids. All automation has multiple levels of redundancy for the tactical environment. The aircraft is night-vision goggle compatible.

Externally, the C-130J can be distinguished from earlier RAAF Hercules by its new turboprop engines that drive six-blade propellers, as well as ‘fuselage plugs’ that stretch the fuselage length and allow greater

cargo capacity. This increase in automated control has allowed the minimum crew to be reduced from five in the C-130H to just three (two pilots and a loadmaster) in the C-130J, removing the requirement for a Flight Engineer and Air Combat Officer.

Much like previous models of the Hercules, the C-130J has built on a legacy of air lift support to the ADF throughout the world, fulfilling roles such as search and survivor assistance, aero-medical evacuation and aid to Australian and neighbouring civil communities.

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Entering RAAF service with No 36 Squadron in 1978, the C-130H Hercules is an integral part of Australia’s air lift fleet.

Today the C-130H is part of No 37 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, approximately 50kms north west of Sydney.

Now 30 years old, these aircraft are still amongst the most capable combat airlift aircraft in the world due to a series of upgrades and modifications. The ‘H’ can provide a valuable combination of medium to long range transport with an excellent short dirt runway performance.

The primary role of the C-130H is the movement of personnel and equipment within a combat zone, known as combat air lift. This includes special forces insertion, parachuting (both static-line and free-fall) and the airdrop of equipment. A variety of equipment may be airdropped, ranging from 4WD vehicles to inflatable boats and artillery pieces. With large low-pressure tyres and an excellent short takeoff and landing capability, the H is able to operate into remote areas on unpaved airstrips without support equipment. This flexibility is a great asset, particularly when operating in the north of Australia.

A number of C-130H aircraft are fitted with self-protection systems to improve survivability in hostile areas. The self-protection system consists of a radar warning receiver (RWR), along with chaff and flare dispensers. The RWR identifies and locates the radar emissions of anti-aircraft artillery (AAA), surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) and fighter aircraft. If an aircraft is engaged by one of these threats, chaff and flares can be ejected to defeat them. Chaff comprises bundles of metallic micro-fibres which when deployed confuses an enemy radar. Flares are designed to fool heat-seeking missiles and lead missiles away from the aircraft. Tactical operations at night require C-130H crews to utilise night vision goggles (NVGs) for terrain avoidance.

These goggles amplify the low levels of ambient light at night, allowing the aircraft to operate close to the ground.

The H has also demonstrated its ability to fulfil a number of important peace-time roles. These include search and survivor assistance (SASA), disaster relief and medical evacuation. SASA covers such operations as assisting a yacht in distress or locating a downed aircraft. During these operations the crew will either search at low level or home in on a distress beacon. Once located, an Air-Sea Rescue Kit (ASRK) containing life rafts, radios, water and emergency equipment may be airdropped to the survivor until further assistance can arrive. The H can also be converted into an ‘air ambulance’ for aero-medical evacuation (medevac), such as during the Timor conflict in 1999 and the Bali bombing in 2002.

The primary role of the C-130H is the movement of personnel and equipment within a combat zone, known as combat air lift.

C-130H Hercules MANUFACTURER: Lockheed Martin ROLE: Medium tactical and multi role transport ENGINES: Four Allison turboprops - each 4,190 shaft horsepower, driving four-blade propellers AIRFRAME: Length 29.7m Height 11.6m WINGSPAN: 40.4m WEIGHT: 70,450kg maximum PAYLOAD: 19,500kg

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DHC-4 Caribou MANUFACTURER: de Havilland Canada ROLE: Light tactical transport ENGINES: Two Pratt and Whitney radials – each 1450 brake horsepower AIRFRAME: Length: 22.5m Height: 9.5m WINGSPAN: 29m WEIGHT: 13,000 kg PAYLOAD: 2,800 kg SPEED: 260 km/h normal cruise operations. Max 360 km/h RANGE: 2,000km CEILING: 21,500 feet or 10,000 feet with passengers ACCOMMODATION: 3 tonnes cargo including 4WDs or light artillery pieces. Can seat 31 equipped troops or 20 stretcher patients plus one medical attendant CREW: Two pilots, Flight Engineer

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The Caribou is a versatile tactical transport aircraft, introduced into the Royal Australian Air Force in 1964 and employed on active service in Vietnam.

The aircraft is capable of very short takeoff and landings on unprepared runways and is still recognised as one of the most capable shorthaul transport aircraft in the world.

The Caribou is operated by Air Lift Group’s No 38 Squadron at RAAF Base Townsville, in north Queensland, under the command of No 86 Wing. Its main operational role is tactical air transport in support of the Australian Army.

The Caribou is a twin-engined, high-wing monoplane with full-span double-slotted Fowler flaps and fully-reversible propellers, which allows it to achieve its trademark steep approach and very short takeoff and landing rolls. The high wing and distinctive high placement of the tail provide easy access to a large cargo compartment, while the low pressure tyres permit operations on very soft surfaces and unprepared runways.

Although not pressurised or fitted with autopilot or weather radar, the aircraft is equipped

with GPS satellite navigation system and night vision equipment, giving it the capability to operate in all weather, both day and night, to either land or drop soldiers and equipment by parachute with pinpoint accuracy.

The Caribou is the last piston-engined aircraft in the Air Force and is our only aircraft to employ the Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System (LAPES), which permits very accurate delivery of up to a 1800kg of cargo, mounted on a sled, which is extracted from the aircraft by a parachute from a height of approximately one metre above the ground.

Although operating an ageing aircraft, the Caribou force has been on continuous active service, participating in the famine relief operations in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Irian Jaya during Operations SIERRA PLES DRAI and AUSINDO JAYA, as well as the tsunami relief operation in PNG in 1998, operations in East Timor and most recently the Solomon Islands.

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The Hawk 127 is a two-seat aircraft, primarily used for initial cost-effective fighter training to prepare aircrew for operational conversion to the F/A-18 Hornet fighter or F-111 strike aircraft.

Operated by No 76 Squadron, located at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, and No 79 Squadron located at RAAF Base Pearce, Western Australia, under the command of No 78 Wing since 1999, the Hawk 127’s through-life support programs have been designed for a 25-year life of type.

Its design ensures system upgrades can be incorporated to reflect evolving training requirements.

The Hawk 127 is a low-wing, all metal aircraft, fitted with an integrated navigation and attack system, and powered by a single Adour Mk-871 turbofan engine, which has a two-stage low-pressure (LP) compressor driven by a single-stage LP turbine, and a five-stage high-pressure (HP) compressor driven by a single HP turbine. The avionics system is integrated via 1553 multiplex database. The principal components are two display and mission computers (DMCs), which coordinate, process and command the display of information from the communications, navigation and attack sub-systems.

Each cockpit has Hands On Throttle And Stick (HOTAS) control. The head-up display (HUD) in the front cockpit and three colour Multi-Function Displays (MFD) in each cockpit present a range of flight information ranging from aircraft performance and attitude through to equipment status reports. Mission-specific data can be preprogrammed by the pilot and downloaded into the system using a data transfer system.

Equipment performance, aircraft fatigue and engine life data is monitored and recorded by a health and usage monitoring system (HUMS).

The Hawk 127 armament system provides for the carriage, aiming and release/fi ring of practice and Mk-82 series bombs, AIM-9M missiles and a 30mm cannon. The stores are carried on two wing-tip missile stations and pylons mounted on four underwing and one centreline hardpoints. A 30mm Aden cannon carried in a gunpod can be installed on the centreline station in place of the pylon.

Stores are controlled by the integrated stores management system (SMS).

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AP-3C Orion The AP-3C Orion is the Royal Australian Air Force’s primary airborne Surveillance and Response Platform.

It is an exceptionally versatile aircraft, conducting roles including: • Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), • Anti Surface Vessel Warfare (ASuW), • Naval Direct Support, • Peacetime Maritime Surveillance and Intelligence Collection (MSIC), • Search and Rescue (SAR); and • Overland Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (OISR).

The RAAF first saw operational service from the Orion when it received its first Lockheed Martin P-3B on the 13th May 1968. Over ten years later, on the 26th May 1978, the improved P-3C was introduced and saw operational service until 2002. These airframes then undertook a major avionics and sensor suite upgrade to become the AP-3C Orion currently in service.

The AP-3C is arguably the world’s most capable Maritime Patrol aircraft, fitted with: • digital multi-mode imaging radar; • electronic support measures; • electro-optics, both Infra Red and Visual; • magnetic anomaly detector; • an acoustic detection and processing suite; • identification friend of foe capability; • electronic warfare self protection; • an extensive communications suite, including satellite communications and data-links; and • a highly capable mission management system.

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training at 292 Squadron, before joining either 10 or 11 Squadron, the AP-3C’s operational workforce. Formed in 1977, 92WG was the RAAF’s first Maritime Patrol Wing. 10 and 11 Squadrons have colourful histories including wartime service in World War II, where they operated successfully throughout Europe, Australia and the Pacific.

Each AP-3C operational Air Crew is a small, highly professional team consisting of: • 2 x Pilots (an Aircraft Captain and Co-pilot); • 2 x Flight Engineers; • 3 x Air Combat Officers (a Tactical Coordinator, Navigator Communicator and a Sensor Employment Manager); • 6 x Airborne Electronics Analysts (Skilled sensor operators) Aircrew conduct flight training airborne, in the Advanced Flight Simulator or the Operational Mission Simulator. Traditionally, the Orion’s wartime mission is to protect Australia’s coastline and naval assets, that if required would involve locating and destroying enemy submarines and surface forces. The introduction of the AP-3C’s upgraded sensors has increased 92WG’s capability to include Overland Intelligence and Surveillance and Reconnaissance, stretching their ability to support not only naval, but ground forces.

Both 10 and 11 Squadrons have been deployed to the Middle East Area of Operations since 2003. During peacetime Orion monitors Australia’s coastal approaches, often to locate and render assistance to stricken vessels and downed aircraft in Australia’s massive Search and Rescue area of responsibility.

MANUFACTURER: Lockheed Martin ROLE: Anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti surface vessel warfare (ASUW), naval direct support, peacetime maritime surveillance and intelligence collection (MSIC), search and rescue (SAR); and overland intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (OISR) ENGINES: Four Allison T56-A-14 - 4,600 shaft horsepower each AIRFRAME: Length: 35.6m Height: 10.44m WINGSPAN: 30.8m WEIGHT: 61,200kg maximum SPEED: 750km/h (405 kts) maximum, 650km/h (350 kts) cruise at 26,000 ft ENDURANCE: Up to 15hrs ARMAMENT: Up to six MK 46 torpedoes, up to six AGM 84 Harpoon air-to-surface missiles ORDNANCE: Acoustic sonobuoys, maritime marker devices, air sea rescue kit (ASRK), and survival aid heliboxes

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The Royal Australian Air Force’s Pilatus PC-9/A two-seat single engine turboprop aircraft is the major advanced training aircraft of the Australian Defence Force.

It is flown by: • Central Flying School at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria, where ADFs fixed-wing flying instructors are trained • No 2 Flying Training School at RAAF Base Pearce, Western Australia, where ADF pilots are trained to ‘Wings’ stage • Forward Air Control Development Unit (FACDU) at RAAF Base Williamtown, near Newcstle, to train Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) • Aircraft Research and Development Unit at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.

The PC-9/A is best known to the public as the aircraft flown by the Air Force Roulettes in aerobatic displays at major events throughout Australia. Central Flying School pilots fly six aircraft that comprise the team.

At RAAF Base Pearce trainee Air Force and Navy pilots undertake the RAAF Advanced Pilots’ Course with No 2 Flying Training School, during which they fly 120 hours in the PC-9/A. Upon successful completion, graduates are awarded their Wings and posted to a flying squadron for operational conversion.

FACDU fly four modified PC-9/A (F) aircraft in grey paintwork fitted with smoke grenade dispensers and external tanks, to train ADF JTACs, who coordinate air support to troops on the ground.

The PC-9/A, designed by Pilatus Switzerland and built under license by Hawker de Havilland in Sydney was introduced to the Royal Australian Air Force in 1987.

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MANUFACTURER: Pilatus ROLE: Two seat advanced trainer; forward air control and aerobatics ENGINE: Pratt and Whitney PT6A-62 turboprop - 950 shaft horsepower AIRFRAME: Length: 10.18m Height: 3.28m WINGSPAN: 10.24m WEIGHT: 2,250kg basic, 2710kg maximum (PC-9/A(F) max 3210kg) RANGE: (with two underwing tanks) 1,850km, combat radius 650km CEILING: 25,000 feet WEAPONS: Two underwing smoke grenade launchers AVIONICS:VHF Omni directional range/instrument landing system, two multi-functional cathode ray tube displays CREW: Pilot, Observer

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Two 737 Boeing Business Jets joined the Air Force VIP fleet in July 2002, along with several smaller Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft, replacing five Falcon 900As and two Boeing 707 jets.

The BBJ combines the fuselage of the 737-700 aircraft including a strengthened aft section, with the centre section, wing and landing gear of the 737-800 aircraft.

Both BBJs are permanently converted to VIP configuration for 30 passengers, comprising two conference tables and accompanying seating.

Crewing is two pilots and up to four crew attendants.

These aircraft are used for transport of the Governor General, Federal ministers, dignitaries and heads of state, but can also be used in times of emergency to provide rapid deployment of personnel such as medical teams.

Air Force’s No 34 Squadron, based at Fairbairn in Canberra, ACT, operates and crews the VIP fleet, with aircraft servicing and maintenance contracted to Qantas Defence Services.

The Challenger CL-604 aircraft joined the Air Force VIP fleet in July 2002.

The Bombardier Challenger 604 (CL-604) aircraft is a derivative of the Challenger 600, which has been progressively updated to improve range, performance and reliability.

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The crew consists of two pilots and one crew attendant.

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MANUFACTURER: Bombardier ROLE: Special purpose aircraft ENGINES: Two General Electric CF34-3B turbofans each rated at 9,220 lbs AIRFRAME: Length: 20.86m Height: 6.3m WINGSPAN: 19.61m (incl. winglets) WEIGHT: 21,863kg (max takeoff), 17,236kg (max landing) SPEED: 870km/h normal operations RANGE: 5,600km (with max fuel and reserves) CEILING: 41,000 feet ACCOMMODATION: Seating 9 passengers CREW: Two pilots and one crew attendant

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The Super King Air KA-350, built by Raytheon Aircraft Corporation, was designed for multi-purpose general aviation.

This basic design principle allows the aircraft to fly diverse profiles and achieve a number of objectives not normally accomplished by a single aircraft design.

No 32 Squadron (32SQN) at RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria, operates the US-built Super King Air KA-350 as a School of Air Warfare training aircraft, with the Air Combat Officer (ACO) student in the co-pilot’s seat so they can experience multi-crew operations. The students selected to train in the KA-350 are groomed for low level tactical fast jet operations.

Additionally, the KA-350 can be fitted with Air Combat Officer (ACO) training consoles in the fuselage and two students can be trained for maritime operations.

Maximum seating in the King Air allows for six passengers plus two crew in the current configuration.

Standard configuration for ACO and naval observer training is six passenger seats plus two crew seats. In this configuration a jump seat is placed centrally behind the pilot and co-pilot seat. This allows the ACO or observer instructor to monitor the student’s actions and assist the pilot in multi-crew operations if required. If the aft navigation training consoles are fitted, there are only four seating positions for passengers.

Since its introduction into 32SQN in 2003, the KA350 has been used for tactical low level and low level maritime training sorties, usually 250 to 500 feet above ground level. However, the King Air is not limited to low level operations and is frequently tasked for transport duties around Australia. These duties include transport of Air Force, Army, Navy and in certain circumstances civilian personnel from places such as Hobart, Darwin, Broome and Sydney.

Typically the transport profile involves two pilots and six passengers. High altitude routes between 25,000 feet up to its service ceiling of 35,000 feet when transiting, for optimum fuel performance. The Super King Air KA-350 has a utilitarian use in the Air Force and the ADF. Due to its basic operational design and projected capability it will have a long and distinguished career in the service of Australia.

...the KA-350 has been used for tactical low level and low level maritime training sorties, usually 250 to 500 feet above sea level.

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Tiger ARH Helicopters play an important role within the Australian Defence Force, adding firepower with the Tiger ARH, mobility for land forces with the Black Hawk, and utility airlift across the three Services.

Leading the Australian Army contingent at the Air Show will be the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter. The introduction of the first three Tigers into operational service at Robertson Barracks in Darwin in late June marked an important milestone for the Army, as the Tiger will provide Armed Reconnaissance as part of the ‘Combined Arms Team’ approach to warfare, having more of a ‘cavalry’ role than the traditional Close Air Support role.

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It’s fitting that the Hudson bomber and Canberra bomber will be part of the warbirds display at the Air Show, with both types having a long history with RAAF Amberley.

The RAAF ordered an initial batch of 50 Twin Wasp-powered Lockheed Hudsons in late 1938, which flew in a number of squadrons, including Nos 1 and 6 Squadron that are still operational today at RAAF Amberley.

The Hudson served with distinction in World War II, deployed to Papua New Guinea to conduct raids on Japanese naval and land forces. The last Hudson was phased out of RAAF service in 1949.

The RAAF entered the jet age with the English Electric Canberra jet bombers. Forty-eight aircraft were ordered in 1950, built under licence in Australia. The first two Canberras arrived in Australia in 1951/52 and after testing, were assigned to 82 Wing.

Canberras from No 2 Squadron became the first Australian jet bombers to perform a combat sortie in September 1958, attacking against terrorists in Northern Malaya.

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