US Navy Fighter Squadron In Townsville For Air Force Exercise Black Dagger

TOWNSVILLE, QUEENSLAND: Seen is a flag patch and rank insignia worn by an United States Navy pilot from the VFA-115 squadron during air operations on April 6, 2016 in Townsville, Australia. Exercise Black Dagger is a field training exercise held at RAAF Base Townsville and surrounding airspace from 1 to 15 April. The exercise aims to further enhance military co-operation with coalition partners and provides essential training to ensure Army and Air Force personnel are capable of coordinating close air support to soldiers on the ground. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)