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A RNZAF No.3 SQN NH90 helicopter is loaded onto a RAAF C-17, on its way to assist with the Australian bushfires. NZDF photo.
Australian New Zealand News Operations Royal Australian Air Force 

First RNZAF chopper on its way

06/01/202007/01/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3928 Views 0 Comments Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

The first of three Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopters and its crew departed for Nowra, New South Wales,

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Soldier from the Australian Army's 1st Brigade – mainly 7RAR – parade in Adelaide in preparation for departure to assist on Opertion Bushfire Assist 19-20.
Australian Australian Army News Operations 

1st Brigade joining bushfire operations

05/01/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4414 Views 0 Comments Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

Major elements of the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade are mobilising to assist on Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20. CAPTION: Soldier from

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A New Zealand Defence Force firefighter works to control bush fires near Wauchope, New South Wales. NZDF photo.
Australian New Zealand News Operations 

New Zealand sending helicopters, engineers to bushfires

05/01/202005/01/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2476 Views 0 Comments Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

Today, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that the New Zealand Defence Force force would assist Australia’s response to the

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A family boards an Australian Army Blackhawk helicopter at Omeo Showgrounds, Victoria for evacuation to RAAF Base East Sale, during Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.
Australian Australian Army News Operations 

Army’s choppers get stuck in to bushfire evacuations

05/01/202006/01/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2795 Views 0 Comments Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

Aircrews from 5th and 6th Aviation Regiments, Australian Army, are busy helping State emergency services to air evacuate dozens of people

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Evacuees from Mallacoota, Victoric, disembark HMAS Choules at Western Port. Photo by Petty Officer Nina Fogliani.
ADF Australian News Operations 

NZ and Singapore Defence Forces adding to Op Bushfire Assist

05/01/202007/01/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3566 Views 0 Comments Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20