Supporting Aussie F/A-18F Super Hornets in the Middle East

09/19/2017
09/19/2017: The essential support sections for the F/A-18F Super Hornet are key in ensuring the aircraft is prepared and ready to fly the next mission. In this video we take a look at the maintenance, armaments and life support sections and what happens between returning from a mission and getting the…

Refueling Wedgetail: KDC-10 from Royal Netherlands Air Force

09/19/2017
09/19/2017: The E-7A Wedgetail as part of the Air Task Group (ATG) recently completed an operational level clearance with a Royal Netherlands Air Force KDC-10 Multi-Role Tanker Transport while flying in support of Operation OKRA. Operational clearance used when short notice clearance is required for critical opertational requirments. The Wedgetail is…

RAAF Air Task Group Armament Technicians

07/06/2016
07/06/2016: The ordering, assembling, and loading munitions is a full time job at Australia’s main air operating base in the Middle East region. The assembly and loading of weapons is undertaken by Armament Technicians using the necessary ground support equipment. This activity is usually conducted at night to avoid the high…