F-35A Lightning II flypasts overhead RAAF base’s Darwin and Tindal

Up to four Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft from No. 75 Squadron will conduct flypasts over RAAF Base’s Darwin and Tindal, NT. The aircraft will fly in a Missing Man ceremonial formation in support of memorials for Flight Lieutenant Ian Davidson and Flying Officer Cameron Conroy.

Media note

All display activities are conducted within strict safety and operational guidelines.

Residents are advised this activity will be conducted on Thursday 12 June 2025 at approximately 11.00am.

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).

Further information about the F-35A Lightning II can be found at F-35A Lightning II | Royal Australian Air Force

Media Contacts 
Event contact: Regional Manager Public Affairs NT, Ms Kate Hudspith, 0419534700 kate.hudspith@defence.gov.au  
Defence Media: media@defence.gov.au 
 

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