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Exercise Bushido Guardian

Four good reasons to smile for service mum
Squadron Leader Renee Burke has four reasons to smile this Mother’s Day.

Thank you from Japan as exercise ends
Members of the RAAF have returned to Australia after completing the first air combat exercise on Japanese soil.

Exchanging cockpit views in Japan
Australian and Japanese fighter pilots swapped aircraft during an important exercise in Japan.

A vital bridge in the air
Taking off from an aerodrome that is comparable to Sydney airport means smooth integration with local air traffic is essential.

Right fitter for the job
Preparing a fighter jet for one of the Japanese air force’s top officers was a memorable day for Leading Aircraftman Nick Brown.

Air Force chief flies like an eagle
Japan and Australia’s defence cooperation was evident when the Chief of Air Force took to the air in a Japanese fighter jet.

Chief looking forward to Japanese air combat exercise
The Chief of Air Force greeted participants of Exercise Bushido Guardian 2019 with a confident “konnichiwa” in Japan.