Military Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 - Open Day This Saturday at Rockhampton Showgrounds

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 (TS11) will be conducted over a three week period from 11 to 29 July 2011.

TS11 is scheduled to involve up to approximately 30,000 Australian and US personnel, with 8000 troops to be based around Rockhampton in Central Queensland.

The TS11 Open Day will be held at the Rockhampton Showgrounds this Saturday 9 July from 1.00 - 4.00pm.

This is the public's opportunity to get up close to a vast display of military equipment such as: Recovery Vehicles, Armoured Vehicles, Kalmar Container Handler, Abrams Tank, APC, LARCV, Sea King Helicopter, Blackhawk Helicopter, and more!

There is a gold coin entry fee with all proceeds donated to Legacy. Food and drinks will be avaiable as well.