| Accession Number | F08152 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 61 min 36 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | DVCPRO-25 |
| Maker |
Department of Defence |
| Place made | Iraq |
| Date made | 3 February 2004 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright |
Ops Bastille and Falconer - F/A-18 Operations
Description
75 Squadron RAAF F/A-18 Hornet operations including: takeoffs and landings; loading of weapons, AIM-9 and AMRAAM air to air guided missiles; refuelling; night operations, ground crew; pilots donning flight suits and going over pre flight checks; aerial refuelling from McDonnel Douglas DC10 and USAF Boeing 707 tanker aircraft; F/A18 armed with 500lb GBU-12 smart bomb; RAAF security police; extreme weather conditions.