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A Boeing CH-47F Chinook has been deployed for an emergency response drill as part of Exercise Kangaroo Down.
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Approximately 25 crew and passengers were deployed aboard the Australian Army 5th Aviation Regiment CH-47F Chinook from RAAF Base Townsville for an emergency response exercise.
Participants included 27 Squadron, 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron, other base units and Army, joined by Queensland Police, Ambulance Services, and Air Services Australia Rescue Fire Fighting Service.
The training drill, which formed part of Exercise Kangaroo Down, simulated a crash, in which Army personnel took on the role of injured casualties.
Townsville’s emergency services then coordinated a response form the base operations room.
Base aviation safety officer Flight Lieutenant Peter Simms said the exercise helped improve collaboration between the ADF and first respondents.
“Holding crash exercises accomplishes many outcomes,” FLTLT Simms said.
“It allowed us to validate our airfield emergency plan and highlights any areas within the plan that need amendments and changes.
“It also tested the response of on-base and civilian emergency services.
“… It was a great opportunity to test how military and civilian services work together at RAAF Base Townsville.”
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