It builds on previous training activities, including the deployment of B-1 Lancer aircraft from Base Darwin and B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers from Base Amberley.
In his first public comments since his promotion, Air Marshal Robert Chipman said it would be “business as usual” for Australia’s aircraft in the region.
The training program will be mostly based in Base Darwin and Tindal and is scheduled to last from 19 August until 8 September.
Australian Aviation’s Craig Murray has been on the ground taking photos since their arrival and has shot the departure of the final four aircraft.
To mark its participation in Excercise Pitch Black, the German Air Force painted one of its Eurofighters in a special livery that included the Australian and Japanese flags.
The modifications to the hangar, overseen by Defence industry partners Ventia and McMahons, also included installing “state-of-the-art” LED lighting, stands and aircraft access docking.