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:
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.
The 36th Fighter Squadron Flying Fiends centennial F-16 Fighting Falcon parks with two other F-16s at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 19, 2017. U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew P. Hansen, 51st Fighter Wing commander, flew the freshly painted jet for the first time during his final flight at Osan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)
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.
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.