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F/A-18F Super Hornets deploy to Townsville for military exercise

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The Royal Australian Air Force will deploy up to eight 1SQN F/A-18F Super Hornets to RAAF Base Townsville for Exercise Nigrum Pugio for the period 1 – 16 October 2020.
 
Exercise Nigrum Pugio is an ADF Joint Terminal Attack Controller requalification activity held at the Townsville Field Training Area.

 

Exercise flying schedule

Thursday 1 October
11.45am - 12.15pm
Aircraft will arrive in two waves, approaching the city from the South.
Monday 5 October  - Thursday 8 October
8.00am - 6.00pm
Friday 9 October
8.00am - 1.00pm
Monday 12 October 8.00am - 1.00pm
Tuesday 13 October - Wednesday 14 October 10.00am - 10.00pm
Thursday 15 October 8.00am - 5.00pm

 

Noise reduction and the environment are vital considerations in the planning and conduct of military activities, and Air Force appreciates the ongoing support of the Townsville community during this training.

All flying is subject to change due to weather and operational requirements.
 
Information regarding the F/A-18F Super Hornet 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)