Defence Minister Richard Marles has confirmed four crew members of an Australian Army helicopter are missing after the aircraft crashed into waters off Hamilton Island during joint military exercises. Read more:
Aircrew from the Australian Army Aviation Corps and the United States Army prepare for a late afternoon flight on an Australian MRH90 during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 at RAAF Base Townsville, in Queensland, on 21 July 2023.Four people are missing after an Australian Army helicopter crashed into waters off Hamilton Island in Queensland during joint military exercises.
Mr Marles said the missing helicopter was taking part in a mission that involved a second chopper, which immediately started a search and rescue operation. "As we desperately hope for better news during the course of this day we are reminded about the gravity of the act which comes with wearing our nation's uniform."
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