5th C-17 for RAAF?

Peter Agatsiotis · #1 1st March 2011, 08:25 PM

Watching ABC24 this morning, Defence Minister Stephen Smith did comment that in view of the recent workload of the current fleet of 4 (floods, Christchurch earthquake and operational demands) there is a need for a 5th aircraft which I gather is about to be initiated.

Did anybody else see this interview or heard similar rumblings?

Dan Hammond · #2 1st March 2011, 08:43 PM

Hi Peter,

This link may be of interest.

http://www.minister.defence.gov.au/S...urrentId=11538

Peter Agatsiotis · #3 1st March 2011, 08:49 PM

thanks Dan, interesting release.

This possibility was briefly discussed in another thread which I tried to find but failed!

A McLaughlin · #4 8th March 2011, 08:05 PM

Already in production and will be here in August!

Shayne G · #5 8th March 2011, 08:41 PM

I remember the proposal for a 5th C-17 for the RAAF a few years ago because they needed to decide before the production of C-17's ends in 2009! It's nice to see they're in production and it's definately good to see the RAAF getting one more, I personally thought we didn't get enough. Oh how times change!

Nigel C · #6 8th March 2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Agatsiotis

thanks Dan, interesting release.

This possibility was briefly discussed in another thread which I tried to find but failed!

That thread was the Avalon Airshow thread Peter.

Brenden S · #7 8th March 2011, 10:07 PM

Should get a couple more really. They would certainly get used.

Peter Agatsiotis · #8 8th March 2011, 10:08 PM

Thanks Nigel, that's what I thought but damned if I could find it and i recall yourself and Andrew discussing this; must have skipped a page or two!

Nigel C · #9 8th March 2011, 11:43 PM

Have a squiz at page 8

damien b · #10 9th March 2011, 04:21 AM

Speaking to some of the 36 Sqn guys at the airshow, more C-17s are required but space to park them at RAAF Amberley is the biggest problem. With 4 home its already a bit crowded.