Royal Australian Air Force personnel unload fire retardant at RAAF Base Pearce to assist civilian fire fighting services during the Western Australian bushfires. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Government, through the Australian Defence Force, is providing support to bushfires in Western Australia.

The Royal Australian Air Force is transporting fire retardant from RAAF Base Richmond to RAAF Base Pearce on Friday 6 February by C-17A Globemaster.

RAAF Base Pearce is supporting contracted civilian fire fighting aircraft with parking, refuelling and water for fire fighting efforts.