KC-30A operating over Iraq Australia’s Air Task Group (ATG) consisting of six RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornets, an E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft and a KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft continue to support Operation OKRA with missions in Iraq. The ATG comprises around 400 RAAF personnel who have deployed to the Middle East. Australia’s efforts are in response to a request for assistance by the Iraqi Government in combating ISIL terrorists. Operation OKRA is the Australian Defence Forces contribution to the international effort to combat the ISIL terrorist threat in Iraq. Australias contribution is being closely coordinated with the Iraqi government, Gulf nations and a broad coalition of international partners.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 05:30:00 +0000
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