Spartan and Hercules in cockpit view - Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

Even though our crews are highly trained and professional, heavy smoke from bushfires means they’re not always able to complete the mission on the first try. The first clip shows the crew of a C-27J Spartan attempting to land at Mallacoota, Victoria, where civilians are waiting to be evacuated. Fortunately, our Spartans were eventually able to land and conduct evacuation flights over the weekend. The second clip shows the crew of a C-130J Hercules attempting to land at Merimbula, New South Wales, to deliv