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Air Force emergency services- Wednesday Warning
A full-scale emergency exercise will be conducted at RAAF Base Richmond, in a vital test of Air Force emergency services this Wednesday, 29th June .
Air Force reassures the local community that this is a training activity and there is no threat or danger to our people or aircraft.
DATE: Wednesday, 29th June
TIME: Between 9am and 2pm
VENUE: RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.
The simulated scenario of a returning C-130J Hercules aircraft experiencing catastrophic engine failure and landing while on fire will form the exercise backdrop for a multi-agency response.
Airbase services will provide immediate response supported by NSW emergency services.
Air Force regularly conducts situational emergency training to continue to develop the skills of our highly trained personnel.
