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Four ACG F-111s in 2006

The Royal Australian Air Force's Air Combat Group (ACG) is the air force group which commands the RAAF's fighter and bomber aircraft. The ACG was formed in February 2002 by merging Tactical Fighter Group with Strike Reconnaissance Group. The ACG comprises No. 78, No. 81 and No. 82 Wings of the RAAF. Since the Group's formation, ACG aircraft have deployed to Diego Garcia during Operation Slipper and formed part of the Australian contribution to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Aircraft from the Group have also performed domestic security tasks and participated in overseas exercises. ACG's headquarters is located at RAAF Base Williamtown.