Smokey conditions for RAAF airlift crews during Operation Bushfire Assist

Cockpit vision from RAAF transport aircraft during Operation Bushfire Assist. The smoke generated from bushfires impedes visibility when attempting to land at small airfields. 0:00 - 0:19 - C-27J Spartan crew from No. 35 Squadron attempting to land at Mallacoota in Victoria to conduct civilian evacuation. The aircraft was unable to land on this mission, but subsequent flights were able to evacuate civilians from Mallacoota. 0:19 - 0:31 - C-130J Hercules crew from No. 37 Squadron attempting to land at Merim
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