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What: Up to nine Hawk 127 jets from Number 76 Squadron will conduct a flying and tactical display, followed by a simulated airfield attack profile. These activities are part of the graduation ceremony for Number 148 and 149 Introductory Fighter Course.
Where: RAAF Base Williamtown, Medowie Road, Williamtown, NSW.
When: Midday – Wednesday, 16 December.
Background:
The Introductory Fighter Course prepares trainee fighter pilots for the step-up to RAAF’s operational fighter jet variants, the F/A-18A Hornet, F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler.
A significant part of the Introductory Fighter Course is conducted by 76 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown using the Hawk 127 aircraft. The 76 Squadron phase of the course consists of six months’ intensive fighter pilot and weapon system officer training.
Wednesday’s display will consist of three aircraft conducting an aircraft flying and tactical display followed by 6 aircraft conducting a low level airfield attack profile. All flypasts are subject to change due to operational requirements.
Noise reduction and the environment are vital considerations in the planning and conduct of military flying. Air Force appreciates the support it receives from the Newcastle community during this flypast.
Information on aircraft noise and current flying activities is available at www.defence.gov.au/aircraftnoise or by calling 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362) and asking to be connected to RAAF Base Williamtown.
Introductory Fighter Course graduation flypast (file photo)