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One of two new Australian Army CH-47F Chinooks is unloaded from a United States Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at RAAF Base Townsville. Photo: Corporal Lisa Sherman
24 June 2022
Army

Additional helicopters give Defence capability a lift

Defence’s aviation capability has been given a lift with the arrival of two CH-47F Chinooks.
Former Army technician Greg Maiden, left, is congratulated by Commanding Officer 5th Aviation Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Christopher McDougall after completing 5000 flying hours in the CH-47. Photo: Private Emily Mann
4 June 2021
Army

Milestone for Chinook aircrewman

Former Army aviator and Boeing aircrewman Greg Maiden clocked up 5000 flying hours in CH-47 Chinooks on March 15.
Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion exit a CH-47 Chinook during air mobile and stability operations training at the Combat Training Centre - Jungle Training Wing, Tully, Queensland. Photo: Corporal Brandon Grey
31 March 2021
Army

Jungle tests readiness for operations

Soldiers took on the north Queensland jungle while conducting air mobile and stability operations on Exercise Ready Fist.

Lieutenant Patrick Omodei, of 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, calls out enemy target indications during the Infantry Regimental Officers Basic Course. Photo: Corporal Brodie Cross
3 August 2020
Army

Jungle trial for new infantry officers

For the first time in a generation, infantry lieutenants have completed jungle operations as a part of their course package. 
Victorian CFA firefighters arrive on an Australian Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Mallacoota. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
23 January 2020
Defence Disaster relief

Providing a big lift in times of emergency

Chinooks have proven their worth helping move people and supplies from isolated communities.

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