Increased flying operations at RAAF Base Townsville for Exercise Crimson Dawn 25-1

There will be an increase in flying operations at RAAF Base Townsville over the period 16 – 26 June 2025 as Royal Australian Air Force personnel and F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft from No. 1 Squadron conduct Exercise Crimson Dawn 25-1.

Exercise Crimson Dawn 25-1 is the culmination of a six-month Operational Conversion course, which aims to graduate the newest generation of F/A-18F Super Hornet Fast Jet Pilots and Weapon System Officers. Aircrew will conduct training sorties from RAAF Base
Townsville between 16 – 26 June 2025 during the exercise.

Aircraft will operate on weekdays during daylight flying hours for the duration of the exercise. Air Force appreciates the ongoing support of the local community during these essential training deployments.

Media note
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 3623).

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