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1977/09 - Exercise Artic Ruler

Exercise Artic Ruler

1977

Exercise Arctic Ruler marked the RSAF's first overseas training detachment in Australia with 142 Squadron.

Exercise Arctic Ruler was launched on 16 September 1977 in Australia and marked the RSAF’s first short-term overseas training detachment. It was also the RSAF’s first Australian detachment for its fighter aircraft, which were deployed by 142 Squadron.

Black-and-white photo of 7 pilots posing in front of an aircraft after a mission.

142 Squadron, which participated in the RSAF’s first short-term overseas training detachment, Exercise Arctic Ruler.

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