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A F/A-18F Super Hornet from 1 Squadron conducts a low-level flypast over Cairns Esplanade, enthralling the local community during Exercise Crimson Dawn. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photo by Jonathan Williams.

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Air power on display in north Queensland

12/07/202414/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1166 Views 0 Comments Exercise Crimson Dawn, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 1 Squadron

Air power has been on display in north Queensland, with additional flying activity taking place through the region, including on

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Armament technicians from 1 Squadron load a GBU-16 on to an F/A-18F Super Hornet at RAAF Base Tindal during Exercise Crimson Dawn 23-2. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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Having a blast on Crimson Dawn

06/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1057 Views 0 Comments Delamere Air Weapons Range, Exercise Crimson Dawn, F/A-18F Super Hornet, GBU-16, GBU-31v4 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), No. 1 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Tindal

Aircraft armament technicians known as “gunnies” from 1 Squadron loaded the F/A-18F Super Hornet with weapons during Exercise Crimson Dawn

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An F/A-18F Super Hornet from 1 Squadron takes off from RAAF Base Tindal during Exercise Crimson Dawn. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photos by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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Crimson Dawn fills Tindal skies

05/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1048 Views 0 Comments Exercise Crimson Dawn, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 1 Squadron, RAAF Tindal, Weapon Systems Officers (WSO)

Exercise Crimson Dawn brought 1 Squadron Training Flight to RAAF Base Tindal, graduating Weapon Systems Officers (WSO) on the F/A-18F

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82 Wing Training Flight instructor Flight Lieutenant Scott conducts pre-flight checks in an F/A-18F Super Hornet prior to departing from RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory, for Exercise Crimson Dawn. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. All photos by Sergeant Pete Gammie.

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NT challenges newest Super Hornet aircrew

01/03/202301/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1402 Views 0 Comments Exercise Crimson Dawn, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 82 Wing Training Flight, RAAF Tindal

Exercise Crimson Dawn brought 82 Wing Training Flight to RAAF Base Tindal, using one of the world’s best airspaces in

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