Aviation News
In a developing story, an Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet has crashed in the Douglas Daly region, approximately halfway between Daly River Mission Airport (YDMN) and Anson Bay, south of the Daly River, during Exercise Pitch Black 2024. The information is according to a social media post by Darwin Aircraft Movements.
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Wing Commander Andrew Nelson, CO of the Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 75 Squadron, recently spoke about his squadron’s participation in Exercise Pitch Black. Here are some key takeaways from the interview at RAAF Tindal:
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The United States Air Force (USAF) has initiated a pilot program to test the effectiveness of a larger fighter squadron in South Korea. As part of this initiative, the 36th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base will receive nine F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, creating a temporary “Super Squadron” with a total of 31 aircraft.
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Multiple aircraft from the contingent of Pacific Skies 24 have touched down in Darwin, Australia, on Jul. 20th after a long journey from Japan. Marking another leg of a strategic deployment showcasing European cooperation and military capabilities.
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The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) successfully hosted the annual Exercise Pitch Black Flying Display at Mindil Beach yesterday, Jul. 18th. The free, non-ticketed event drew crowds eager to witness a spectacular showcase of international military aircraft.
