Fast jet flypast to celebrate the Newcastle Jets' opening home game

A Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter aircraft from No 76 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown, will conduct a flypast of McDonald Jones Stadium New South Wales, to celebrate the Newcastle Jets’ opening home game.

Media note

All flying activities are conducted within strict safety and operational guidelines.<

Flying is subject to change due to variables such as air traffic control requirements, weather, and other aviation considerations.

Noise reduction and the environment are vital considerations in the planning and conduct of military flying.;

Information on flying activities is available at https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/flying-activity

Further information about the Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter aircraft can be found at 
Hawk 127 | Air Force 

Imagery of the Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter aircraft is available at 
Defence Images: Search: A27 HAWK 127 

Media Contacts

Benjamin Wickham - Event contact, RMPA NSW 
benjamin.wickham@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).

Flying schedule

  • Flypast at Approximately 4:55pm