Eight RAAF F/A-18 Hornets and six Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) F-16s are among the aircraft from both nations taking part in the bilateral Elang Ausindo 2011 exercise, which began on September 5.
The RAAF has deployed eight F/A-18A Hornets, two C-130 Hercules and one C-17A Globemaster to Bali’sNgurah Rai Airport, as they exercise with the six TNI-AU F-16s plus two C-130s.
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The RAAF contingent is led by Commander Air Combat Group, AIRCDRE Mel Hupfield, while the TNI-AU’s Colonel Emir Panji Dermawan heads the Indonesian force.
Good to see Australia keeping the relationship with Indonesia burbling along. I wonder how long it will be before(if ever) Australia`s F-18s get to play with the indonesian flankers. Would love to be a fly on the wall for that one.
Peter
says:
Allan – When you mentioned the Super Hornets aren’t an option, check out this website http://www.newaustralia.net/defence_airforce.html – Saving Billions on Air Force. You’ll see all the options and comparisons of different aircraft to suit the RAAFs requirements as an cancellation of the JSF etc.
Allan
says:
Hi Peter,
Thanks for the heads up on that site, It makes for interesting viewing. Even though there are some arguments to buy non US aircraft, I can`t see Australia jeopardising our good relations with the US to buy Russian planes do you? Although it would be an interesting choice.
Peter
says:
Allan – Thats a pleasure. I hope you enjoy reading it.
Allan
says:Good to see Australia keeping the relationship with Indonesia burbling along. I wonder how long it will be before(if ever) Australia`s F-18s get to play with the indonesian flankers. Would love to be a fly on the wall for that one.
Peter
says:Allan – When you mentioned the Super Hornets aren’t an option, check out this website http://www.newaustralia.net/defence_airforce.html – Saving Billions on Air Force. You’ll see all the options and comparisons of different aircraft to suit the RAAFs requirements as an cancellation of the JSF etc.
Allan
says:Hi Peter,
Thanks for the heads up on that site, It makes for interesting viewing. Even though there are some arguments to buy non US aircraft, I can`t see Australia jeopardising our good relations with the US to buy Russian planes do you? Although it would be an interesting choice.
Peter
says:Allan – Thats a pleasure. I hope you enjoy reading it.