Essential supplies airlifted to Tonga

The Australian Defence Force is supporting the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)-led effort to support the Government of Tonga following the eruption of Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai underwater volcano on 15 January.

The Australian Defence Force contribution, named Operation TONGA ASSIST 22, includes air reconnaissance using P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, airlift support using C-17A Globemaster III and C-130J Hercules transport aircraft, as well as the deployment of HMAS Adelaide with embarked supplies, helicopters and Army engineer contingent.

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[davidking]

The C130's and C17's are some of the best platforms we have for this work - the RAAF are a professional team with good equipment, helping others in need - this is the Australian way... Well done team, proud of the work and how you represent us to the world.

[djewynne]

I copied the URL from a Google search of what an actual C-17 looks like, and it was removed 9 times in a row, in less than thirty seconds each time. C-17's have JET engines, and see-through GLASS windows!

[joking]

To our military. Thank you for your service. To our political leaders. Double the defence budget.

[kelly]

Awesome maybe you could supply australia with freedom next 😂👌🏻

[djewynne]

Why did they show a scale model of a C-17? The props are barely turning, and the windows are painted black. Stop going through life drunk and in a dream people. LOOK! 0:43