Tuesday, 15 March 2011

Police field complaints about Black Hawk chopper din





THE sound of Black Hawk choppers flying overhead has buzzed off residents.

The South Melbourne police station received more than 30 complaints about the noise last week.

The choppers are part of a month-long Australian Defence Department training exercise in counter-terrorism operations that started at the end of February.

6th Aviation Regiment spokesman, Major Gerard Longley, said pilots and aircrew were well trained for flying in all conditions across urban and rural areas.

“The Army will aim to minimise disruptions during the training, which has been designed to have as little impact on residents as possible, however there will be some noise,” Major Longley said.

The officers have been undergoing an advanced flying techniques course in daylight and at night.

Two Black Hawk helicopters landed on Moran Reserve in Elwood on March 8, with 10 Army personnel on hand.

State Defence Force spokeswoman Kate Kennedy said it was essential for defence personnel to remain ready to respond to security-related incidents in Australia and overseas to “ensure the highest level of capability against a range of contingencies”.



By
Monika Jain



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