Operation Christmas Drop 24 ran from 4 to 17 December and involved a RAAF C-130J Hercules and 35 Australian Defence Force personnel.
The iconic Chinook can trace its history all the way back to the 1960s, with its primary role including troop transportation, artillery emplacement and battlefield resupply.
Defence said Australia’s first official astronaut would share her knowledge of space technologies with her fellow recruits alongside her expertise on how a team brings its unique skills to a common goal.
The “Air Force treasure” remained Down Under as a symbol of the connection between the two sister divisions, but originally belonged to UK's 601 Squadron before it was disbanded in 1957.
A New Age of Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Platforms Rapidly changing environments and geopolitical landscapes have governments and militaries around the world focused on adapting their technologies and operations. In order to preserve national security, airborne platforms are being upgraded to offer long operational ranges and improved overall performances. Due to their versatility
The planes landed at RAAF Base Williamtown between November and December as part of Operation Lightning Ferry, bringing the Air Force’s total F-35A contingent to 72.