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simulation facility

The Blue Room is a mixed-reality simulator used to train Air Force medical staff in on board aircraft medical operations and emergency medical evacuation. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks. Photo by Aircraftwoman Nell Bradbury.
Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology Sovereign industry 

Augmented reality enhances medical training

08/11/202309/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2086 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley, simulation facility

Imagine a world where new mixed-reality technology could assist Royal Australian Air Force medical professionals in immersing themselves into training

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Brisbane Heat cricket players Usman Khawaja and Michael Neser with RAAF aviators during their visit to RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Brisbane cricketers hang with the fast jets

03/11/202303/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1893 Views 0 Comments EA-18G Growler, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 6 Squadron, No. 82 Wing, RAAF Amberley, simulation facility

Last month, aviators at RAAF Base Amberley welcomed two legends of cricket who have a special place in their heart

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Leading Seaman Maritime Technician Nathan Cook briefs Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett and the Matt Thistlethwaite MP. Photo by Able Seaman Bonnie Gassner.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

Navy Training Systems Centre opened at Randwick Barracks

08/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5944 Views 1 Comment Navy Training Systems Centre, simulation facility

A state-of-the-art simulation facility has been opened in Sydney today that will enhance training for Royal Australian Navy technical sailors.

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