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By Greg Waldron2021-07-27T02:11:00+01:00
Canberra will redefine the mission of its Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transports to focus on the humanitarian and disaster relief mission.
According to Australia’s Department of Defence, the aircraft’s new role will support the humanitarian mission both in Australia and the surrounding region.
Source: Commonwealth of Australia
RAAF C-27Js have played a key role during Australian fire outbreaks
“The Spartan demonstrated its specific capabilities during the 2019/20 Australian bushfire crisis by safely evacuating 2,400 fire-affected community members and resupplying remote communities that were inaccessible by larger aircraft, which included moving 300,000 kilograms of cargo,” says Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) chief air marshal Mel Hupfeld.