Australian Defence Force participation in Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
This event is postponed
The 2020 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix has been postponed to a date to be determined. We will work with the event organisers to continue our support once new dates are confirmed.
The Australian Defence Force is proud to support this year’s Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix with aerial and ground displays by Air Force, Army, Navy, Defence Force Recruiting and the Australian Defence Force Academy and University of New South Wales Academy Racing Team.
Off the track entertainment will include aerial displays by the Air Force Roulettes, a No. 32 Squadron KA350 King Air formation flight and a No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules flypast.
The flying program for Air Force aircraft is:
Thursday, 12 March
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12.55 – 1.05pm
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Roulettes aerial display
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Friday, 13 March
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3.25 – 3.40pm
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Roulettes aerial display
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Saturday, 14 March
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11.45 – 11.58am
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Roulettes aerial display
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Sunday, 15 March
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2.23 – 2.25pm
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KA350 King Air formation flypast
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3.10 – 3.20pm
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Roulettes aerial display
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3.57 – 4.05pm
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C-130J Hercules flypast
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The Australian Defence Force exhibit, located in the Innovation and Technology Hub will host a range of additional interactive displays across the four day event including:
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ADF Drone Racing Team conducting races using mini-drones.
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Army vehicle display with a M1 Abrams Tank, ASLAV Recon Vehicle and a M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier.
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Army’s ‘Armygeddon’, a six-wheeled hotrod Land Rover and a blown 7.0-litre 1978 Ford LTD known as ‘Project Digger’.
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Australian Defence Force Academy and University of New South Wales Racing Team with an engineering display and a racing simulator.
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Navy Community Engagement Stand with a Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat.
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Performances by the Navy Rock Band.
DATE: Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 March 2020
TIME: 9.15am to 6pm
VENUE: Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Albert Park
For more information about the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix head to their website.
Key information
Event Date:
12/03/2020 - 9:15pm to 15/03/2020 - 6:00pm