Australian Air Force top guns will test their air combat skills against six United States Air National Guard F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft tomorrow, said the Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon.
The aircraft, from Air National Guard elements in Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, will be based at RAAF Williamtown from 20 August to 20 September 2008 to support Number 30 Fighter Combat Instructor's course.
The course, which began on 30 June and will conclude on 22 December 2008, will provide participating Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 and F-111 pilots and Air Combat Officers with the highest possible level of fighter combat skills.
"The course represents fundamental training for experienced aircrew, providing the opportunity to engage in highly complex air combat training missions," Mr Fitzgibbon said.
"The involvement of the Air National Guard will provide not only vital training opportunities, but a chance to further strengthen our already strong ties with the US," he said.
The F-15C Eagle aircraft will provide Dissimilar Air Combat Training, with support provided by C-17 transports and a KC-10 air-to-air refueller from the Oregon Air National Guard, a KC-135 air-to-air refueller from the Washington Air National Guard, and C-17 transports from the Hawaii Air National Guard.
As part of the deployment, the Adjutant-General of the Oregon National Guard, US Army Major General Raymond Rees, will visit Australia with US Defence Attache, Colonel Andrew Britschgi.
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