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Episode 247: No Speedos were harmed in the production of this segment

Posted on May 8, 2013 by admin

The Australian Government released its latest Defense White Paper this week, outlining updates on planned future equipment acquisitions for the Army, Navy and Air Force. On the aviation side of things, the purchase of 12 EA-18G “Growler” aircraft was announced, … Continue reading →

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Episode 56: Aircrew Fatigue is a Major Factor (Launch of Plane Crazy Down Under)

Posted on July 13, 2009 by admin

This week’s stories include: The captain of the Emirates A340 that had a tail strike relates his story and yes, fatigue was a factor. The first of the RAAF’s F/A-18F Super Hornets has rolled off the assembly line. Tiger Airways … Continue reading →

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