Air Force aerial display to support the Royal Queensland Show (EKKA) opening ceremony

An Air Force Pilatus PC-21 aircraft from Central Flying School will fly from RAAF Base East Sale to conduct an aerial display in support of the Royal Queensland Show (EKKA) Opening Ceremony.

More information about the Pilatus PC-21 aircraft is available on the Air Force Pilatus PC-21 page.

Flying is subject to variables including air traffic control requirements, weather, and operational availability. As such, flypasts and displays may be subject to cancellation at short notice.

Information about significant aircraft movements, flypasts, exercises and training activities is available on the Flying Activity page.


For more information, visit the Defence Aircraft Noise website or call 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362).

Flying schedule

  • An Air Force Pilatus PC-21 aircraft will conduct an aerial display in support of the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Show (EKKA) Opening Ceremony
  • 12 August 2023 - 5:00 PM