Anthony Albanese says our nation's “thoughts and prayers are with the families” of the four military personnel missing after an MRH90 Taipan chopper crashed into the ocean off the Whitsundays.
Speaking during a press conference, Mr Albanese said Australia's “thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and colleagues” of the four military personnel missing.
Specialist divers have joined the search for four who are feared dead after a MRH90 Taipan crashed during Exercise Talisman Sabre just before 11pm on Friday. Picture: Getty Images. “These Australians were taking part in a exercise Talisman Sabre -bringing together 13 nations and up to 30,000 personnel,” Mr Albanese said.
The helicopter involved in the crash is in the process of being phased out by the defence force due to significant reliability issues. Mr Albanese Australians are indebted to the “brave” military personnel who protect our Australian “way of life.”
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