Australia

[kiwi_2005]

Originally Posted by Torplexed

It's my understanding that New Zealand has pretty much disbanded their air force in terms of strike capability. It's pretty much down to just search and rescue, maritime patrol and transport. Almost all of the RNZAF's fighter pilots have left New Zealand to serve in the Royal Australian Air Force.

Things must be quiet down under.

Yep correct. Even our soldiers in Afghanistan are just on re-construction i think thats the name they call it, where Kiwis are there for one thing only to help rebuild/protect. Same for iraq. Iraq's a little different though as kiwis can make lots of money from iraqi. A ex truckie mate spent 12 months in iraq as a bodyguard for private company (he only was a territorial soldier here in NZ meaning he only was in the army for 6 months! But he could fire a gun and do a little arm to arm combat). Came home a very rich man. Thanks GWB.