RAAF Wedgetail Sets Flight Record on Islamic State Strike Mission

A Royal Australian Air Force aircraft set a new record by flying a 17.1 hour operational mission over Iraq and Syria. The E-7A Wedgetail aircraft performed an early warning, control and surveillance mission during the record flight.

The Wedgetail aircraft supported six RAAF Hornet jets on close air support and precision strike operations against Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria. Credit: YouTube/Royal Australian Air Force