No 395 Expeditionary Combat Support Wing (395 ECSW) is a ground support wing of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Part of the Combat Support Group, it is responsible for the provision of combat and base support services, including command and control of airbases and airspace, force protection, communications and logistics. Consisting of 11 sub units, it is one of the largest RAAF units and is made up of one Combat Communications Squadron, two Expeditionary Combat Support Squadrons, two Airfield Defence Squadrons and seven Combat Support Units which are based at various locations around Australia.
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“the embattled flaming multitude
Who rise, wing above wing, flame above flame,
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A rapturous music, till the morning break....”
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