No. 285 Squadron RAAF
| 285 Squadron RAAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 24 August 1999 – current |
| Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Role | Air Mobility Group training |
| Part of | No. 84 Wing |
| Base | RAAF Base Richmond |
| Motto | Aspire |
No. 285 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) training squadron. Controlled by No. 84 Wing, the squadron was formed in 1999 and is responsible for providing training to Air Mobility Group's aircrew and ground support staff. While the squadron does not operate any flying aircraft it manages flight simulators used to provide training on C-130 Hercules aircraft. It is also allocated three decommissioned C-130 airframes for training purposes. Since its formation the squadron has been located at RAAF Base Richmond in the western suburbs of Sydney.
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