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Two 37SQN C-130J Hercules take off from the RAAF Base Richmond during Exercise Teak Action 21.

Americans return for Exercise Teak Action

27 July 2021

By Eamon Hamilton

The return of Exercise Teak Action has strengthened ties between Air Force’s No. 37 Squadron and its United States Air Force (USAF) counterparts.

Held from RAAF Base Richmond over June 24 to July 2, the bilateral exercise focused on airborne operations training to airfields across regional New South Wales.

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Air Force fast jet operations at Evans Head Air Weapons Range - July to November 2021

22 Jul 2021

Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircrew from RAAF Base Amberley, and F-35A Lightning II pilots from RAAF Base Williamtown utilise the Evans Head Air Weapons Range (EVDAWR) south of Evans Head, NSW for gunnery

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F-35A Lightning II aircraft, A35-026, flies over the Northern Territory

F-35A Lightning II aircraft training at Tamworth Regional Airport

19 Jul 2021

Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilots from No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit will conduct diversion training into Tamworth Regional Airport, NSW.

DATE: Monday 19

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