A Royal Australian Air Force MC-55A Peregrine aircraft will conduct a flypast over Adelaide city in support of No. 24 (City of Adelaide) Squadron’s Freedom of Entry march.

Following a parade at Torrens Parade Ground, approximately 120 Squadron personnel will march to Adelaide Town Hall to exercise their right to Freedom of Entry to the City of Adelaide. The squadron first exercised this right in 1979.

The Freedom of Entry tradition began when trusted military units were officially welcomed to walled towns, enabling them ‘freedom of entry’ to replenish food and arms.

Media Note

Commanding Officer of No. 24 (City of Adelaide) Squadron, Wing Commander Craig Keane, will be available for interview after the march.

All low-level 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 aircraft noise and current flying activities is available at www.defence.gov.au/aircraftnoise or by calling 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362).

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