Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets and one C-17A Globemaster III will conduct rehearsal flights in the lead-up to the Brisbane Festival’s annual Riverfire, on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 September 2026.

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Further information about the F/A-18F Super Hornet and C-17A Globemaster III can be found at: https://www.airforce.gov.au/aircraft/18f-super-hornet https://www.airforce.gov.au/aircraft/c-17-globemaster 

Following Brisbane Riverfire, rehearsal flights imagery can be found at http://images.defence.gov.au/S20262164

Media Note

Defence spokespeople are available for interview on request. 

Low-level flying activities are conducted in accordance with 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.

Defence is committed to balancing the efficient and responsible use of fuel while ensuring our people remain trained, ready and prepared to conduct operations in support of Australia’s national interests.

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 use is prohibited before and during the flypasts due to the safety risk posed to aircraft operations.

Media Contacts

Defence Media:media@defence.gov.au