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9 Petroleum Platoon

Australian Army soldiers refuel a US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey at a refuelling point aviation during Operation Render Safe, Honiara, Solomon Islands. Story by Sergeant David Said. Photos by Corporal Sam Price.
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Fuelling success in Solomons for petroleum operators

04/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3127 Views 1 Comment 10 Force Support Battalion, 9 Petroleum Platoon, EOD, Operation Render Safe, Solomon Islands, US Marines

A refuelling point aviation (RPA) has been deployed to Solomon Islands for the first time in support of Operation Render

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