RAAF Base Pearce in Western Australia is basically the only Air Force with RAAF units within range of Perth. Of these, Hawk Lead in Fighters can be armed with missiles and bombs but it is a trainer and not designated a fighter or bomber aircraft. Perth is thousands of kilometres away from the nearest squadrons that can provide Air Defence to WA. In my newest correspondence to the Defence Department I will be inquiring whether or not the RAAF should be brought up to suitable strength, otherwise a few quick sorties could totally evade our Air Force in Western Australia.
China is now attaining Aircraft Carriers and if Taiwan becomes a flash point, there is no telling what can happen since we are closer than we think.
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