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Army soldiers and officers from the 1st Aviation Regiment stand on parade in Gaza Lines at Robertson Barracks, NT. Story and photos by Captain Chloe Ellwood.

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Parades mark Army aviation milestones

10/12/202510/12/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 639 Views 0 Comments 16th Aviation Brigade, 1st Aviation Regiment, AH-64E Apache, Robertson Barracks

The 16th Aviation Brigade marked several key milestones at two ceremonial parades this month. CAPTION: Army soldiers and officers from

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An Australian Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter flies through Blacktown, NSW, during a training exercise. Story by Captain Chloe Ellwood. Photo by Private C.

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New Blackhawks conduct urban training

05/12/202507/12/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1021 Views 1 Comment 16th Aviation Brigade, counter-terrorism, UH-60M Black Hawk

Australian Army personnel conducted aviation training with UH-60M Black Hawks across the greater Sydney and Goulburn regions throughout October and

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Two CH47-F Chinooks from the 5th Aviation Regiment conduct a mission during the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal visit to Townsville, Queensland. Story and photos by Captain Chloe Ellwood.

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Pay review for Army aviation personnel

07/05/202510/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1787 Views 0 Comments 16th Aviation Brigade, Army Aviation Training Centre, CH-47F Chinook

Delegates from the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal recently visited 16th Aviation Brigade as part of an ongoing pay review for

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A parade signified the transfer of command of Army Aviation Training Centre and their subordinate units to 16th Aviation Brigade. Story by Major Carolyn Barnett. Photos by Craftsman Luc McLean.

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Parade marks milestone for Army aviation

12/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2702 Views 0 Comments 16th Aviation Brigade, Army Aviation Training Centre, RAAF Townsville

Army aviation’s command and control has been streamlined following the transfer of command of Army Aviation Training Centre and its

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An officer from Australian Army 16th Aviation Brigade speaks to visitors about the EC-135 at the Randwick Barracks Open Day. Story by Captain Katy Manning. Photos by Private Sarah Fisher.

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Randwick Barracks capabilities on display

03/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2375 Views 0 Comments 16th Aviation Brigade, 17th Sustainment Brigade, Army No. 176 Air Dispatch Squadron, EC-135, Open Day, Phalanx, Randwick Barracks

Randwick Barracks received a steady flow of visitors on its first open day in many years. CAPTION: An officer from Australian

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Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Janet Mulder from No. 452 Squadron Amberley Flight, in front of the Air Traffic Control Tower, during Exercise Vigilant Scimitar at Charters Towers Airport, Queensland. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Corporal Jarrod McAneney.

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Eyes in the sky for Exercise Vigilant Scimitar

17/06/202217/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2344 Views 0 Comments 16th Aviation Brigade, No. 44 Wing, No. 452 Squadron, Vigilant Scimitar

The Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 44 Wing deployed a mobile air operations team, including a transportable air operations tower,

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Australian Army MRH90 Taipan from the 5th Aviation Regiment prepares to land behind the CH-47F Chinook during Exercise Vigilant Scimitar at Ingham Airport, Queensland. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Corporal Jarrod McAneney.

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Battle group takes to the skies

08/06/202208/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3116 Views 0 Comments 16th Aviation Brigade, 5th Aviation Regiment, ARH Tiger, aw, CH-47F Chinook, MRH-90 Taipan, Vigilant Scimitar

Combined aviation mission sets were the focus of Exercise Vigilant Scimitar this year. CAPTION: Australian Army MRH90 Taipan from the

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