Army to Get Ch-47f Chinooks the Former Federal Government Confirmed During the Election Campaign That the Army Will Order Three Ch-47f Chinooks to Complement the Six Ch-47ds Currently in Service. Then Defence Minister Dr Brendan Nelson Said “initial Approval” Had Been Granted for the Acquisition Prior to the Government Entering Caretaker Mode in the Lead

10 Years Ago • During heavy floods in the Northern Territory, a Eurocopter Super Puma operated by Bristow Helicopters on behalf of BHP Petroleum evacuated 41 women and children – a total load of 43 including crew on January 28. The normal passenger load is 18, and despite the number on board, the helicopter operated

Catalina Ferry Flight Delayed the Ferry Flight of the Catalina Flying Memorial’s (Cfm) Pby-6a Catalina, Vh‑cat, Previously Vh‑dul, Has Been Delayed Due to an Engine Problem. The Cat Was in the Final Stages of Preparation for Its Ferry Flight With Test Flights and Pilot Endorsements Carried Out. It Was Due to Depart Seia, Portugal, on

Where now for Defence under the new Labor government and new minister Joel Fitzgibbon? Up to the election, Labor’s defence policy lacked both initiative and substance, and with a few minor differences, echoes much of that of the former government. Labor says its Defence policy will be built around three fundamental pillars – Australia’s relationship