Luscombe, NSW (YSHW) Holsworthy AAF | ||||||
RWY 11/29 POS 33°59'42"S 150°57'09"E ELEV 103 ft | ||||||
Regiment | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge | ||
6th Aviation Regiment (AVN)![]() |
171 Aviation Squadron | S-70A-9 | Spartan | ![]() |
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173 Aviation Squadron | S-70A-9 | Red Back | ![]() |
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Oakey, Qld. (YBOK) AAF | ||||||
RWY 05/23, 09/27, 09L/27R, 09R/27L, 14/32, grass strips POS 27°24'41"S 151°44'07"E ELEV 1335 ft | ||||||
Regiment | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge | ||
Army Aviation Training Centre |
School of Army Aviation | Tiger ARH S-70A-9 MRH90 |
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The Black Hawk is primarily used to provide air mobility for troops and equipment. Secondary roles are aerial reconnaissance, observation, direction of artillery fire, medevac, aerial fire support, search and rescue and community support.
Darren Mottram
Robertson Barracks (YRBK) Darwin | ||||||
RWY HEL POS 12°25'32"S 130°58'23"E ELEV 105ft | ||||||
Regiment | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge | ||
1st Aviation Regiment (AVN)![]() |
161 Recce Squadron | Tiger ARH | Possums | ![]() |
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162 Recce Squadron | Tiger ARH | Marlins | ![]() |
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Townsville/Intl, Qld. (YBTL) RAAF; Garbut Barracks | ||||||
RWY 01/19, 07/25 POS 19°15'09"S 146°45'55"E ELEV 18 ft | ||||||
Regiment | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge | ||
5th Aviation Regiment (AVN)![]() |
A squadron | MRH90 AW139? See remarks. |
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B squadron | MRH90 AW139? See remarks. |
Buccaneers | ![]() |
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C squadron | CH-47F AW139? See remarks. |
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Three civilian registered AW139s fly from Townsville, on lease to the Australian Army. For the moment it is not clear for which of the three squadrons they operate. |