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New colours for RAAF aerobatic team
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The RAAF’s Roulettes have unveiled the new colour scheme for their Pilatus PC-21 aircraft.
THE RAAF selected a noticeably different colour scheme for the Roulettes to “clearly distinguish them from other aerobatic display teams.”
“The new colour scheme is a visually striking 21st century image for the RAAF training aircraft and Roulettes, that is unique to the RAAF and Roulettes,” Minister for Defence Christopher Pyne said.
“While pursuing a 21st century look, the new colour scheme retains the traditional colours of Air Force and the Australian flag, the Roulettes ‘R’ logo and incorporates the Southern Cross.”
The Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft will replace the RAAF’s current PC-9/A and CT-4B aircraft as part of the Air 5428 project.
“The project spans all phases of pilot training for the three Services, from basic flying training at RAAF Base East Sale through to advanced flying training at No 2 Flying Training School at RAAF Base Pearce,” Minister Pyne said.
The new-look RAAF Roulette PC-21s.
“The update to the Pilot Training System will deliver signifi- cant efficiencies and is key to a 5th generation Air Force.
“The new Pilot Training System will ensure undergraduate pilots develop the necessary knowledge and skills prior to progressing onto advanced military aircraft such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter and MH-60R Seahawk.”
Australia is acquiring 49 Pilatus aircraft and seven simulators known as Flight Training Devices. To date, 22 PC-21s have been delivered and six simulators are either in use or undergoing installation – four at RAAF East Sale in Victoria and two at RAAF Pearce in WA.
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