USAF, RNZAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group member looks out the back of a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during a dissimilar formation flight with No. 40 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training event represented the first time a 17th SOS MC-130J and 40 SQN C-130H (NZ) flew a dissimilar formation flight together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RNZAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron and No. 40 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force loadmasters prepare for take-off prior to a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II and RNZAF C-130H(NZ) July 12, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. The bilateral training event demonstrated the strength of the alliance between the United States and New Zealand (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RNZAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A No. 40 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force loadmaster looks out the back of a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during a dissimilar formation flight with a RNZAF 40 SQN C-130H(NZ) July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RNZAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RNZAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group members look out the back of a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during a dissimilar formation flight with No. 40 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training event demonstrated the strength of the alliance between the United States and New Zealand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RNZAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group members look out the back of a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during a dissimilar formation flight with No. 40 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. Executing airborne operations throughout Talisman Saber 2017, the formation flight symbolized the strength of a partnership that has evolved over the years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RNZAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron pilots looks out the window of a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during a dissimilar formation flight with No. 40 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. Executing airborne operations throughout Talisman Saber 2017, the bilateral training event symbolized the strength of a partnership that has evolved over the years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RNZAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A No. 40 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H(NZ) flies in dissimilar formation with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training event represented the first time a 17th SOS MC-130J and 40 SQN C-130H(NZ) flew a dissimilar formation flight together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RNZAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron combat systems officer watches the No. 40 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H take the lead during a dissimilar formation flight July 12, 2017 over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RNZAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RNZAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron pilot looks out the window of a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during a dissimilar formation flight with No. 40 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force July 12, 2017 over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RNZAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RNZAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A No. 40 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H(NZ) flies in dissimilar formation with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017 over Queensland, Australia. Executing airborne operations throughout Talisman Saber 2017, the bilateral training event symbolized the strength of a partnership that has evolved over the years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RNZAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron and No. 40 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force loadmasters discuss dissimilar formation tactics, training and procedures during a formation flight July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training event represented the first time a 17th SOS MC-130J and 40 SQN C-130H(NZ) flew a dissimilar formation flight together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RNZAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

Published Aug. 3, 2017
By Capt. Jessica Tait, 353rd Special Operations Group Public Affairs
353rd Special Operations Group

ROCKHAMPTON, Australia -- A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group member looks out the back of a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during a dissimilar formation flight with No. 40 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training event represented the first time a 17th SOS MC-130J and 40 SQN C-130H (NZ) flew a dissimilar formation flight together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)