07/16/2015: KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport with No. 33 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, refuels a variety of U.S. and Australian F/A-18 fighter’s during a training exercise that is part of Talisman Sabre 2015, 13 July 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly…
07/16/2015:In this video, the RAF is seen during some operational training with the USMC at the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin AFB. Group Squadron Leader Nichols explains the approach. Also shown in the video are the Dutch engage with the USAF on the F-35A. And as Nichols explained in our…
07/12/2015: In this video, the outgoing Chief of Staff of the RAAF talks about his look back and ahead. He highlights the evolving capability for global and regional operations as the RAAF has become a more sustainable force with global reach with the C-17s and the KC-30As and is looking…
07/12/2015: An acceptance ceremony was held at RAAF Base Richmond on 30 June 2015 for the first of ten C-27J Spartan battlefield airlifters to enter service with the Royal Australian Air Force. The aircraft, operated by No. 35 Squadron, will fulfill an airlift role between the Army rotary-wing fleet and…
2015-06-23 By Robbin Laird and Murielle Delaporte During our visit to 2nd MAW on May 18, 2015, we had a chance to talk with two members of VMAQ-3, an electronic warfare squadron flying EA-6B Prowler jets. It is part of Marine Aircraft Group 14 under the 2nd MAW. We interviewed…
2015-06-29 Air Marshal Geoff Brown, AO, Chief of Air Force talks about Air to Air refueling operations in the Middle East Region while flying aboard the KC-30A He highlighted the significant reliability of the tanker and its contribution. The Aussies have been operating 1 tanker from 33rd squadron and it…
06/28/2015: Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 showcases its flight operations during routine training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 30, 2015. Credit: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point:6/25/15 UASs were used in a land operation with many years of infrastructure put into place, and this infrastructure –…
2015-06-19 By Robbin Laird (with Murielle Delaporte) During May 2015, I had a chance to return to VMU-2 and to continue the discussion of the USMC approach to the evolution of unmanned aerial systems within the expeditionary force. In that interview, the importance of shaping a more flexible UAS for…
