For the first time ever, Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) and Indian Air Force (IAF) fast-jets flew together over Australian soil at Exercise Pitch Black 2018 on Thursday. Before taking the maiden flight together, members of the Indian and Australian contingents trained alongside to build a cohesive combat team.
Tweeting a video of the exercise, the IAF wrote, “#ExPitchBlack18 : During the FIT week, RAAF & IAF trained together to build a cohesive combat team. Air to Air Refueling offers Rapid Response, Larger Ranges & Enhanced Loiter Time. Glimpses of AAR from Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) – RAAF’s KC30A to IAF’s SU-30MKI.”
#ExPitchBlack18 : During the FIT week, RAAF & IAF trained together to build a cohesive combat team.
Air to Air Refueling offers Rapid Response, Larger Ranges & Enhanced Loiter Time.
Glimpses of AAR from Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) – RAAF’s KC30A to IAF’s SU-30MKI. pic.twitter.com/epjXAboZGb
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) August 2, 2018
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“#PitchBlack2018: During the Flying Integration Training, IAF contingent interacted with the Crew of French Air Force. This International exercise contributes towards the operational training of our crew & reinforces military cooperation with the participating friendly Nations,” added the IAF.
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