File:75 Sqn.jpg

Australian Department of Defence photo JPAU27APR03WG01

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Caption: The Royal Australian Air Force's Corporal David Thomas and Corporal Craig Whiteman move in to launch their F/A-18 Hornets for their final combat mission in the Middle East. (Date taken: 27 April 2003)

Copyright: © Commonwealth of Australia 2003

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