Search resumes for a missing MRH-90 Taipan helicopter that went down in waters off Whitsunday Islands with four crew onboard. Follow the day’s news live
Defence force personnel pulled in for rescue operation
Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell said Queensland authorities, members of the public and US personnel were taking part in the search.
Our focus at the moment is finding our people and supporting their families and the rest of our team.
This is indeed a terrible moment.
It’s always tough when you have accidents in training.
The reason why we train to such high standards is so that we can be successful – we can protect lives when we are called to answer any kind of crisis.
At this time we have located a number of items of debris that would appear to be from the missing helicopter.
Can I encourage if any members of the community are on those beaches and come across anything that they might think is debris related to this particular incident, if they can contact police immediately and don’t touch the items.
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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