Australia's AFP are operating Rotary Wing Airframes?

[topendtorque]

We recently conducted helicopter marksman training in Australia for an asian police force.

had forgotten that one, another mate of mine was an instructor on that item, he said it was rather - interesting??

[ansettmick]

they got a eurocopter AS-350 single shaft buzzing around training keeping
awake at night with believe it or not there own crew scary

Media Release: AFP helicopter to be deployed in the ACT (30 December 2012 6 January 2013) - Australian Federal Police

AFP helicopter to be deployed in the ACT (30 December 2012 - 6 January 2013)
Release Date: Friday, December 28 2012, 08:38 AM

As part of ongoing Australian Federal Police (AFP) training activity, the AFP helicopter will be flying over Canberra airspace from 30 December 2012 to 6 January 2013.

The helicopter is being used by the AFP for operational and training purposes.

ACT residents should not be alarmed when seeing or hearing the helicopter. It will operate at various times (during day and night) and over various locations within the ACT.

Media enquiries
AFP National Media
Phone: [phone]

[misterbonkers]

Snipers aren't just for shooting people either! Engine blocks of cars and trucks are a popular target and a bit easier to hit than humans and watermelons.