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Exercise Bushido Guardian

Exercise Bushido Guardian participants on the flightline at Chitose Air Base in Japan. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
Air Force Exercises

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.
No. 77 Squadron F/A-18 Hornet pilot Flight Lieutenant Jess conducts after-flight paperwork following her flight in the back seat of a Koku-Jieitai F-15J on Exercise Bushido Guardian. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
Air Force International engagement

Exchanging cockpit views in Japan

Australian and Japanese fighter pilots swapped aircraft during an important exercise in Japan.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku-Jieitai) Captain Kurita Hidekazu and RAAF Flight Lieutenant Stephanie Gartshore discuss the flight regulations of Chitose Air Base in Japan during Exercise Bushido Guardian. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
Air Force Exercises

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. 
Leading Aircraftman Nick Brown conducts pre-flight services on F/A-18 Hornet pilot's helmets during Exercise Bushido Guardian, Japan. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
Air Force Exercises

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.
The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, is strapped in and ready for his exchange flight in the Koku-Jieitai F-15J during Exercise Bushido Guardian. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
Air Force Chief of Air Force

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.
A RAAF F/A-18A Hornet approaches Mount Fuji on its way to Chitose Air Base, Japan, for Exercise Bushido Guardian.
Air Force Chief of Air Force

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.

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