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First sortie of the day for an AP-3C Orion from No. 11 Squadron as it taxis out from RMAF Butterworth during exercise Bersama Shield 2012, a Five-Power Defence Agreement joint and combined exercise being held in Malaysia and Singapore from 23 April to 04 May 2012. BS12 promotes a shared understanding of procedures for air and maritime operations, the protection of the marine environment, and disaster relief management. The Royal Australian Air Force is participating with F/A-18s from No. 3 Squadron, an Airborne Early Warning and Control Wedgetail from No. 2 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW and a King Air from No. 38 Squadron, RAAF Base Townsville, QLD. The Royal Australian Navy will be training in the South China Sea. (RAAF photo by CPL David Gibbs, 81TIF Combat Camera 87SQN) A larger, high-res version can be viewed or downloaded here: ? ? ? ?? ? ? ?? |
