The WA bases outside Derby and Exmouth respectively will receive improvements including upgraded runways, taxiways and aeronautical ground lighting.
War Thunder forum user Poman_Barinov apparently posted the technical manual of the AH-64D Apache Longbow online to prove his point.
Lyall Ellers was given a framed image of a 100 Squadron Boomerang with a message of congratulations from the current commanding officer of the squadron, Jason Easthope.
The aircraft were already due to be withdrawn in December next year but will now remain grounded because an investigation into the crash that killed four will continue well into 2024.
The gala event – held by Australian Aviation’s sister brand Defence Connect – saw 30 trophies presented and included an address by the Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko.
The approved acquisition includes a fourth Triton and anti-submarine warfare, maritime strike and intelligence collection enhancements for Australia’s fleet of 14 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft with an estimated combined value over $1.5 billion.