Australia commissions two CH-47Fs into service

At a ceremony held in Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville on May 5, Australia commissioned its first two Boeing CH-47F helicopters into service.

Australian Army Chinook helicopter commissioning
Photo: Corporal Mark Doran

The 5th Aviation Regiment, 16th Aviation Brigade will eventually have a total of seven CH-47Fs to replace six CH-47Ds.

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