From flight simulators to aircraft displays, the RAAF Base Darwin Open Day had it all! Thanks for joining us and making the day a blast. ✈️😃 A big shoutout to our #AusAirForce Air Shows team who spent the last two years planning this awesome event. #AusAirForce #PitchBlack24 | Royal Australian Air Force

A Royal Malaysian Air Force F/A-18D Hornet lands at RAAF Base Darwin in preparation for Exercise Pitch Black 24. | Defense Media

RAAF BASE TINDAL: It might be a slightly smaller air base, but RAAF Base Tindal still plays a crucial role in Exercise Pitch Black. Nine News was today taken behind enemy lines, on the ground just outside Katherine. Where the 'opposition' teams have been based throughout the exercise. | 9 News Darwin

DARWIN GET READY!! The Mindil Beach Flying Display and RAAF Base Darwin Open Day events are back for Exercise Pitch Black 24! 😍✈️🌅 🗓 Mindil Beach Flying Display Thursday, 18 July 2024: ➡️ Set against the stunning backdrop of the NT sunset, this free, non-ticketed event will coincide with the regular Mindil Beach Markets. ➡️ This year, over 45 military aircraft from Australia, Asia Pacific, Europe and the USA will perform flypasts and displays between 5:00pm and 6:30pm. 🗓 RAAF Base Darwin Ope

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force aircraft arrives at RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black 24. | Defense Media

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force aircraft arrives at RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black 24. | Defense Media

Royal Australian Air Force No.1 Squadron practicing their display routine over RAAF Base Amberley today, getting a little ecto forming. The F/A-18F Super Hornet from 1SQN will be performing a full aerial demonstration over Mindil Beach in City of Darwin on the Thursday the 18th of July to thank the local residents during Exercise Pitch Black 2024. #AusAirForce #RAAF #brisbane #darwinnt #PitchBlack24 #aviation | Aviation Photography Digest

Never seen our C-130J Hercules refuel a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey? Well here's your chance! This refuelling trial took place recently at RAAF Base Darwin as part of the Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) initiative. Through combined training and improved interoperability, EAC enhances the capabilities of both forces and enables us to better respond to emergencies and disasters. Find out more about the EAC here: http://bit.ly/2018_EAC #AusAirForce #USMC #EAC #AirPower #AvGeek Marine Rotational F