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F-35A Lightning II aircraft training at RAAF Base Amberley

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Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilots from No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit will conduct diversion training into RAAF Base Amberley, QLD.
 
DATE:                     Tuesday 20 July 2021
 
TIME:                      Between 2.30pm to 3.30pm
 
VENUE:                  RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland
 
Up to two aircraft will conduct circuits into RAAF Base Amberley, before departing to return to RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW.
 
Diversion training is an essential part of training on fast jet aircraft to enable pilots to land at different airfields.
 
Flying is subject to change, including short notice cancellation 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. 
 
Further information about the F-35A Lightning II can be found here.
 
F-35A Lightning II imagery is available here. 

Information on aircraft noise and current flying activities is available at http://www.defence.gov.au/aircraftnoise, or by calling 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362)

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