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F/A-18A/B Hornet to conduct display practice over Pt Stephens

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Residents living in the Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens townships will be treated to an F/A-18A/B Hornet flying display on Wednesday afternoon, when fastjet aircraft from RAAF Base Williamtown use the airspace around the northern edge of Port Stephens as a designated display practice area.
 
All display practice activities are conducted within strict guidelines. Noise reduction and the environment are vital considerations in the planning and conduct of any military activity. Air Force appreciates the ongoing support of the local communities.
 
More information on the RAAF Base Williamtown flying program is available at the Ops Near Me site. Imagery of the Hornet is available from the Defence Image Gallery.
 
TIME AND DATE:     3:30–4:30pm – Wednesday, 25 September
 
VENUE:                      Port Stephens, near the Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens townships
 
The date and time for this activity are subject to due to weather conditions and operational availability.

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)