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A busy week to end the flying year at Royal Australian Air Force Base Williamtown!On Thursday 12th December, 2OCU return...
14/12/2024

A busy week to end the flying year at Royal Australian Air Force Base Williamtown!

On Thursday 12th December, 2OCU returned from Exercise High Sierra 24-1 — the final phase of the F-35A operational conversion course for the newest generation of fast jet pilots. This marked the largest formation flypast of the type in Australian service.

On Friday 13th December, 16 F-35As took to skies as part of the 3SQN change of Command with an impressive elephant walk on their taxi out. With 69 of 72 F-35A now delivered to Australia, the final three are set to arrive over the coming days.

Certainly not an everyday sight at Sunshine Coast Airport with two Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growlers stopping b...
12/11/2024

Certainly not an everyday sight at Sunshine Coast Airport with two Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growlers stopping by today. This aircrew familiarisation flight is part of a wider defence initiative as part of the 2024 National Defence Strategy with the Air Force utilising regional airports, private aerodromes and airstrips within northern Australia.

An additional pair of Growlers were simultaneously on the ground at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport drawing large crowds to both airports. In recent months, F/A-18F Super Hornets have also made appearances in Cairns, Hobart, Mildura and Mount Isa.

Didn't get the chance to see them today? Another pair will be visiting the Sunshine Coast tomorrow arriving at 11:30am and departing at 2pm.

The 2024 iteration of San Francisco Fleet Week comes to a close! With a much clearer day today, the U.S. Navy Blue Angel...
14/10/2024

The 2024 iteration of San Francisco Fleet Week comes to a close! With a much clearer day today, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels put on a brilliant show. Supported by several acts such as the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B, the Patriots Jet Team and the F-22 Raptor Demo Team, Fleet Week is one of the most impressive West Coast airshows on the calendar.

That's a wrap on Saturday of San Francisco Fleet Week with some great representation from United, F-22 Raptor Demo Team,...
13/10/2024

That's a wrap on Saturday of San Francisco Fleet Week with some great representation from United, F-22 Raptor Demo Team, U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Marine Corps!

Today marks the end of an era with the final flight of the KC-10A Extender by the United States Air Force. Affectionatel...
26/09/2024

Today marks the end of an era with the final flight of the KC-10A Extender by the United States Air Force. Affectionately known as the 'Big Sexy', the KC-10 has served for 43 years following the type's first flight in 1980.

No stranger to Australia, the KC-10 was a common sight at Brisbane Airport during large scale exercises such as Talisman Sabre and for coronet missions in support of fast jet deployments across the Pacific.

The final active airframe from the 60th Air Mobility Wing, 79-1948, will be making its final flight today from Travis Air Force Base to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for divestment at AMARG.

Rare - Japan Maritime Self Defence Force Kawasaki P-1 as "Japanese Navy 1-3" arriving into RAAF Base WIliamtown on Frida...
20/09/2024

Rare - Japan Maritime Self Defence Force Kawasaki P-1 as "Japanese Navy 1-3" arriving into RAAF Base WIliamtown on Friday afternoon.

防衛省　海上自衛隊　(Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force)

Day two of AIRPOWER24 with another fantastic lineup of demonstration teams and displays to huge crowds at Zeltweg Air Ba...
08/09/2024

Day two of AIRPOWER24 with another fantastic lineup of demonstration teams and displays to huge crowds at Zeltweg Air Base. Check out the last photo for a small glimpse at the crowds in front of part of the static lineup!

Rainy skies did little to deter large crowds from descending on Zeltweg Air Base for day one of AIRPOWER24! It was a fan...
07/09/2024

Rainy skies did little to deter large crowds from descending on Zeltweg Air Base for day one of AIRPOWER24! It was a fantastic day of flying in the mountains of Sytria with a range of demonstration teams on display from across Europe alongside a first visit from the U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team!

The Royal Australian Air Force's 82nd Wing, stationed at RAAF Base Amberley, is currently hosting a deployment of three ...
04/09/2024

The Royal Australian Air Force's 82nd Wing, stationed at RAAF Base Amberley, is currently hosting a deployment of three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers. These aircraft are undertaking a Bomber Task Force (BTF) deployment from their home base of Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The B-2 Spirits are assigned to two distinguished units: the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing.

This deployment exemplifies the ongoing strategic partnership and operational collaboration between the United States and Australia, showcasing the advanced capabilities of the B-2 bombers.

The heat didn't stop crowds from flocking to the Brisbane CBD this afternoon for a series of thrilling displays today by...
31/08/2024

The heat didn't stop crowds from flocking to the Brisbane CBD this afternoon for a series of thrilling displays today by the Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army!

The countdown is now on for next year's Riverfire performances! What was your favourite display from today?

The Royal Australian Air Force putting on a lunchtime display with two F/A-18F Super Hornets lighting it up over the Bri...
30/08/2024

The Royal Australian Air Force putting on a lunchtime display with two F/A-18F Super Hornets lighting it up over the Brisbane CBD in preparation for Riverfire tomorrow evening!

Flying displays kick off from 4:55pm tomorrow afternoon with fireworks at 7:00pm.

A thrilling first day of practice displays in the Brisbane CBD today for this year's Riverfire as part of the Brisbane F...
29/08/2024

A thrilling first day of practice displays in the Brisbane CBD today for this year's Riverfire as part of the Brisbane Festival! Both the Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army graced the skies today with their C-17 Globemaster III and ARH Tigers!

Tomorrow the F/A-18F Super Hornet will be on show at 12:30pm!

This year's Bomber Task Force deployment to RAAF Base Amberley is in full swing with all three B-2 Spirits getting into ...
19/08/2024

This year's Bomber Task Force deployment to RAAF Base Amberley is in full swing with all three B-2 Spirits getting into the air throughout the day. 'Banjo 82' is seen here on recovery this evening just after sunset on return from off the coast of New South Wales.

Third and final day of the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast for 2024! The day drew to a close with approximately 250,000 atten...
18/08/2024

Third and final day of the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast for 2024! The day drew to a close with approximately 250,000 attendees visiting Surfers Paradise across the weekend. All eyes are now on the 2025 edition expected to be held yet again in August!

Day two on the Gold Coast for the Pacific Airshow! Clear skies and perfect temperatures brought a packed out crowd to Su...
17/08/2024

Day two on the Gold Coast for the Pacific Airshow! Clear skies and perfect temperatures brought a packed out crowd to Surfers Paradise.

Only one more day to go with another packed flying program in store for tomorrow! What was your favourite moment from today's display?

Spirits return to Australia!Under the cover of darkness last night a pair of B-2 Spirits arrived into RAAF Base Amberley...
16/08/2024

Spirits return to Australia!

Under the cover of darkness last night a pair of B-2 Spirits arrived into RAAF Base Amberley as 'Clone 11' and 'Clone 13'. This is the second deployment to Australia in recent times following their last visit in 2022 supporting the Enhanced Cooperation Initiative between Australia and the United States.

Day one of the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast for 2024! A fantastic array of aircraft on with a number of firsts including t...
16/08/2024

Day one of the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast for 2024! A fantastic array of aircraft on with a number of firsts including the F-22 Raptor from the United States Air Force and Greg Colyer's T-33 Shooting Star.

Two more days to go with large crowds expected to descend on the Gold Coast over the weekend. Gates open from 9am tomorrow with performances commencing from 10am!

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds escorting the Coulson Aviation - Next Gen Firefighting Martin JRM Mars on a flypast of Pat...
13/08/2024

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds escorting the Coulson Aviation - Next Gen Firefighting Martin JRM Mars on a flypast of Patricia Bay prior to her final landing. Originally delivered to the U.S. Navy in 1946 with the name 'Hawaii Mars', this aircraft was later converted to an aerial firefighter in Vancouver Island. For 47 years, 'Hawaii Mars' was used to defend communities from wildifires in British Columbia. It's no surprise that tens of thousands of people came out to say one last thank you and goodbye as she arrives at her forever home in the British Columbia Aviation Museum!

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Airside Action at Exercise Pitch Black 2024
Airside Action at Exercise Pitch Black 2024

Ever wondered what it's like to stand alongside the runway during Exercise Pitch Black? Join us for nearly fifty arrivals and departures from RAAF Base Darwin during a busy morning of flying activity. Prefer to watch on YouTube? Check it out there using the link below: https://youtu.be/N2SCVd_wRts

Mindil Beach Flying Display | Exercise Pitch Black 2024
Mindil Beach Flying Display | Exercise Pitch Black 2024

Highlights from the Mindil Beach Flying Display as part of Exercise Pitch Black 2024. A fantastic array of aircraft were on show from 16 nations, with a total of 50 aircraft lighting up the Northern Territory skies against a fiery sunset and packed crowd. The Marina Militare AV-8B+ Harrier and F-35B Lightning II hovering display and Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet handling display were noted as crowd favourites with every country offering their own unique flair to the lineup. Tomorrow morning, RAAF Base Darwin will be open to the public as part of a free open day with the ticket allocation already exhausted. Gates will be open from 9:00am till 4:00pm, with a shuttle bus running to and from the Darwin Showgrounds.

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