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RAAF at Red Flag 16-1

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The Royal Australian Air Force deployed 14 aircraft to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada for Red Flag 16-1. Here are some of the images taken by the camera team.

A Royal Australian Air Force No 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet departs on a training mission from Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet departs on a training mission from Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1.
*** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end war fighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).


A Royal Australian Air Force No 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet (left) taxis on the Nellis Air Force Base flightline during Exercise Red Flag 16-1. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet (left) taxis on the Nellis Air Force Base flightline during Exercise Red Flag 16-1. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end war fighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

The Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets from No 1 Squadron on the Nellis Air Force Base flightline during Exercise Red Flag 16-1. This image has been digitally modified. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
The Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets from No 1 Squadron on the Nellis Air Force Base flightline during Exercise Red Flag 16-1.
This image has been digitally modified.
*** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
The Royal Australian Air Force No 75 Squadron F/A-18A Hornets on the Nellis Air Force Base flightline during Exercise Red Flag 16-1. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
The Royal Australian Air Force No 75 Squadron F/A-18A Hornets on the Nellis Air Force Base flightline during Exercise Red Flag 16-1. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 75 Squadron F/A-18A Hornet departs on a mission out of Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 75 Squadron F/A-18A Hornet departs on a mission out of Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1.
*** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

A Royal Australian Air Force No 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet departs on a mission out of Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end war fighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet departs on a mission out of Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1.
*** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 75 Squadron F/A-18A Hornet departs on a mission out of Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 75 Squadron F/A-18A Hornet departs on a mission out of Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1.
*** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 75 Squadron F/A-18A Hornet departs on a mission out of Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end war fighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 75 Squadron F/A-18A Hornet departs on a mission out of Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1.
*** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet departs Nellis Air Force Base on a training mission during Exercise Red Flag 16-1. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end war fighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet departs Nellis Air Force Base on a training mission during Exercise Red Flag 16-1.
*** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

A Royal Australian Air Force pilot prepares to head out on a mission from Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force pilot prepares to head out on a mission from Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1.
*** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 75 Squadron F/A-18A Hornet departs on a mission from Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end war fighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 75 Squadron F/A-18A Hornet departs on a mission from Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1.
*** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 75 Squadron F/A-18A Hornet departs on a mission from Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end war fighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
A Royal Australian Air Force No 75 Squadron F/A-18A Hornet departs on a mission from Nellis Air Force Base during Exercise Red Flag 16-1.
*** Local Caption *** Exercise Red Flag 16-1 is an air combat training exercise which centres on the large force employment of aircraft in a high-end warfighting environment. RF16-1 is being conducted from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, United States, from 25 January to 12 February 2016. The aircraft will participate in the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and involve participants from the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

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