Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No – it’s up to ten Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18F Super Hornets from 82WG Training Flight, who will conduct two separate low-level approaches on return from Exercise Crimson Dawn, into RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Exercise Crimson Dawn is the final phase of the F/A-18F Operational Conversion Course.
Air Force has 24 F/A-18F Super Hornets, which ensure that Australia’s air combat capability edge is maintained until the full introduction of the F-35A Lightning II.
The F/A-18F Super Hornets achieved Final Operational Capability (FOC) in December 2012 and are based at Number 1 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley.
The twin seat F/A-18F Super Hornet can undertake:
- air interception
- air combat
- close air support of ground troops
- interception of enemy supply lines including shipping
DATE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 16 February 2023
TIME:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Approximately 1500-1600
VENUE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland
Flying is subject to variables including air traffic control requirements, weather, and operational availability. As such, flypasts and flying displays may be subject to cancellation at short notice.
Noise reduction and the environment are vital considerations in the planning and conduct of military flying. Information on aircraft noise and current flying activities is available at www.defence.gov.au/aircraftnoise or by calling 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362).
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