This is my first post (been an interested observer for years), so here goes.
glastar may have raised an interesting point - that of CASA licensing. It is my understanding that the awarding of RAAF wings does not automatically confer on the recipient a civil licence of any description. Therefore, are RAAF pilots permitted to pole a civil aircraft without having taken the appropriate examinations (especially if we are talking training in conjunction with revenue operations - do DJ have enough aircraft to have spares available for training flights?).
Additionally, I believe that the BBJs that the RAAF will operate are to remain on the civil register and be maintained using a civilian system of maintenance to maximise resale value for the leasing agent. Any ideas how the RAAF is planning to overcome this hurdle?