U.S., Australian forces team up in realistic training
Three U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancers recently flew more than 7,000 miles and 16 hours to participate in the Royal Australian Air Force’s Aces South exercise.
During the exercise, the B-1 flew as simulated Red Air bombers conducting anti-ship strikes off the southeast Australian coast. The RAAF F/A-18 Hornets and F-111s flew as Blue Air.
For many aircrews, this is the first time they flew 16-hour plus missions.
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