Royal Australian Air Force aircraft will conduct flypasts in various states and territories in support of Australia Day celebrations.
ACT
DATE: 26th January 2021
TIME: 9.29am
AIRCRAFT: A C-130J Hercules aircraft from Number 37 Squadron based at RAAF Base Richmond
LOCATION: Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra. The aircraft will fly overhead Parliament House towards Russell Offices before circling to the east and then flying over the lake from east to west.
NSW
DATE: 26th January 2021
TIME: 12.02pm
AIRCRAFT: Up to 2 F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Number 3 Squadron based at RAAF Base Williamtown
LOCATION: Sydney Harbour, NSW
NT
DATE: 26th January 2021
TIME: 11.30am – 12.10pm (see location details below)
AIRCRAFT: Up to two F/A-18A/B Hornet aircraft from Number 75 Squadron based at RAAF Base Tindal
LOCATION:
11.30am - Katherine
GYRAAC Amphitheatre, 3238 Stuart Highway, Katherine East
12.05pm - Darwin
Darwin City, with vantage points at the Darwin Bicentennial Park and Darwin Cenotaph.
12.10pm - Palmerston
Palmerston Recreation Centre, 11 The Boulevard
VIC
DATE: 26th January 2021
TIME: 12:10pm - 12.30pm
LOCATION: Shrine of Remembrance, Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne
AIRCRAFT: The Air Force aerobatic team, the Roulettes, will provide a display over Melbourne with up to six Pilatus PC-21 aircraft from the Central Flying School at RAAF Base East Sale.
WA
DATE: 26th January 2021
TIME: 8:15am
AIRCRAFT: A Pilatus PC-21 aircraft from Number 2 Flying Training School at RAAF Base Pearce will take part in the flypast.
VENUE: Subiaco City Council, 241 Rokeby Road, Subiaco.
IMAGERY: For Defence imagery associated with Australia Day activities, go to http://images.defence.gov.au
Australia Day is held annually on January 26th to reflect on our nation’s past and celebrate the Australian spirit, mateship and sense of community. The Royal Australian Air Force is proud to participate in Australia Day 2021 events in a special year for our service as we mark our 100th anniversary and would encourage anyone attending to adhere to local state COVID-19 social distancing advice.
MEDIA NOTE
Flying is subject to variables including air traffic control requirements, weather, and operational availability. As such, flypasts and displays may be subject to cancellation at short notice.
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).
