Workhorse - RAAF C-130s

Workhorse - RAAF C-130s - E17 - HADR and ABNOPS in the 1965-75 Era

November 30, 2023 Bill 'K9' Kourelakos Episode 17
Workhorse - RAAF C-130s - E17 - HADR and ABNOPS in the 1965-75 Era
Workhorse - RAAF C-130s
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Workhorse - RAAF C-130s
Workhorse - RAAF C-130s - E17 - HADR and ABNOPS in the 1965-75 Era
Nov 30, 2023 Episode 17
Bill 'K9' Kourelakos

This episode covers Airborne Operations training and development in the 1965-75 era. Of note, the Australian Army's return to mass airdrop was initiated by 6RAR and supported by 36SQN in this era. 

Also covered is the role of Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief, along with a look at some of the HADR Operations of that era in places like Indonesia and PNG.

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This episode covers Airborne Operations training and development in the 1965-75 era. Of note, the Australian Army's return to mass airdrop was initiated by 6RAR and supported by 36SQN in this era. 

Also covered is the role of Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief, along with a look at some of the HADR Operations of that era in places like Indonesia and PNG.