Brisbane Festival’s Riverfire

A Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growler, C-17A Globemaster III and for the first time at Brisbane Riverfire, a C-27J Spartan will conduct flypasts and flying displays for the Brisbane Festival Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust.

Imagery

Further information about the EA-18G Growler, C-17A Globemaster III and C-27J Spartan can be found at https://www.airforce.gov.au/aircraft/ea-18g-growler

https://www.airforce.gov.au/aircraft/c-17-globemaster

https://www.airforce.gov.au/aircraft/c-27j-spartan

Following Brisbane Riverfire imagery can be found at http://images.defence.gov.au/S20252065

Media note

Low-level flying activities are conducted within strict safety and operational guidelines.

Flying is subject to change, including short notice cancellation, due to variables such as air traffic control requirements, weather, and operational availability.

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).

Drone flying is prohibited prior to and during the flypasts and flying displays because of the dangers this poses to low-flying aircraft.

Media Contacts
Defence Media: media@defence.gov.au 
 


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

Flying schedule

  • C-17A Globemaster III @ approximately 4:50pm on 6 September 2025
  • C-27J Spartan @ approximately 5:05pm on 6 September 2025
  • EA-18G Growler @ approximately 5:20pm on 6 September 2025