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| E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C Aircraft (File Photo) |
The RAAF Air Task Group (ATG) has completed its first operational missions over Iraq.
A RAAF E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft and KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport conducted missions on 1 October 2014 in support of coalition forces.
The E-7A conducted a support mission over central Iraq while the KC-30A conducted a support flight over Iraq.
The missions were completed without incident and the aircraft have returned safely to Australia’s main support base in the Middle East.
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| KC-30A MRTT Tanker Aircraft (File Photo) |
The ATG is operating within an Iraqi Government-approved and US-led international coalition assembled to disrupt and degrade the operations of ISIL.
Australia’s efforts are in response to a request for assistance by the Iraqi Government in combating ISIL terrorists.
Imagery is available HERE