USAF, RAAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RAAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force aircrew and observers from the U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group prepare to board the RAAF C-130J Hercules prior to a bilateral interfly with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RAAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules flies over the Great Barrier Reef during a bilateral interfly with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RAAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules flies over the Great Barrier Reef during a bilateral interfly with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. Executing airborne operations throughout Talisman Saber 2017, the dissimilar 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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A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force loadmasters look out the back of a RAAF C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 demonstrate the strength of the alliance between the United States and Australia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron combat systems operator flies as an observer on a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The development of dissimilar formation tactics, training and procedures enables greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RAAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RAAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work, forward air refueling point, and personnel and cargo airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RAAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RAAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force pilot looks out the window of a RAAF C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017 over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RAAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work, forward air refueling point, and personnel and cargo airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RAAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron combat systems operator flies as an observer on a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The development of dissimilar formation tactics, training and procedures enables greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RAAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The development of dissimilar formation tactics, training and procedures enables greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RAAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force pilot looks out the window of a RAAF C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017 over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RAAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work, forward air refueling point, and personnel and cargo airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RAAF Formation Flight at Talisman Saber 2017

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RAAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work, forward air refueling point, and personnel and cargo airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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USAF, RAAF 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 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)