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Exercise Arnhem Thunder

Aircrew from No. 6 Squadron run system checks as part of the pre-flight routine on an EA-18G Growler at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Arnhem Thunder 21. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould
15 June 2021
Air Force Exercises

Exercise Arnhem Thunder completes in the Top End

Air Force has successfully completed Exercise Arnhem Thunder 21 in the Northern Territory.
Senior Australian Defence Force Officer of RAAF Base Tindal Wing Commander Shane Smith, right, with Air Base Executive Officer, Squadron Leader Lauren Guest and the F-35A Lightning II at Tindal. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould
8 June 2021
Air Force

First F-35A touches down at Tindal

On May 20, a lone F-35A Lightning II touched down at RAAF Base Tindal for the first time.
An F-35A Lightning II takes off with its payload of GBU-12 bombs from RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Arnhem Thunder 21. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould
7 June 2021
Air Force

F-35A makes history on Exercise Arnhem Thunder

For the first time, Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft have taken to the skies with a full complement of weapons.
Air Force's F35A Lightning II aircraft touch down for the first time at RAAF base Darwin for exercise Arnhem Thunder 21. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould
17 May 2021
Air Force Exercises

Arnhem Thunder takes off in the Top End

Air Force has deployed approximately 50 aircraft and over 500 personnel to the Northern Territory for Exercise Arnhem Thunder 21.

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