Air System Development and Test Wing RAAF

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DTWG
Country Flag of Australia.svg Australia
BranchAir Force Ensign of Australia.svg  Royal Australian Air Force
Role Development and Test support
Part of Air Warfare Centre
Garrison/HQ RAAF Base Edinburgh
Commanders
Current
commander
Group Captain R. Bender

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Although under the command of the Air Force, the DTWG draws personnel from both the Australian Air Force and the Australian Army. In turn the DTWG develops and manages test, evaluation, development and research capabilities for aerospace vehicles and support equipment.

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Units

The Development and Test Wing contains the following units: [1]

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References

  1. "Aerospace Operational Support Group". Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 14 March 2012.