Greg Hyde
26th October 2016, 12:15 PM
Warbirds Arrive For Centenary Celebrations
What:
Historic flight to mark the ‘Centenary of Australia’s first flying squadrons’ Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 Squadrons (1916 – 2016)
When:
3:30pm - 4:30pm, Thursday 27 October 2016
Where: Newcastle foreshore, NSW
Novocastrians will enjoy a rare sight as Royal Australian Air Force aircraft and historic warbirds join together for a formation flight over Newcastle to recognise the centenary of Australia’s first flying squadrons.
The aircraft will track at an altitude not below 500 feet along the Newcastle foreshore (near ANZAC Walk at Merewether) toward their final destination at RAAF Base Williamtown.
The warbirds and aircraft from Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 Squadrons will take part in the centenary celebrations to be held at RAAF Williamtown on Friday 28 October. The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-In-Chief, will review the parade.
Noise management and environment impact are vital considerations in the planning and conduct of military flying. Air Force appreciates the support it receives from the Williamtown community.
What:
Historic flight to mark the ‘Centenary of Australia’s first flying squadrons’ Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 Squadrons (1916 – 2016)
When:
3:30pm - 4:30pm, Thursday 27 October 2016
Where: Newcastle foreshore, NSW
Novocastrians will enjoy a rare sight as Royal Australian Air Force aircraft and historic warbirds join together for a formation flight over Newcastle to recognise the centenary of Australia’s first flying squadrons.
The aircraft will track at an altitude not below 500 feet along the Newcastle foreshore (near ANZAC Walk at Merewether) toward their final destination at RAAF Base Williamtown.
The warbirds and aircraft from Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 Squadrons will take part in the centenary celebrations to be held at RAAF Williamtown on Friday 28 October. The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Commander-In-Chief, will review the parade.
Noise management and environment impact are vital considerations in the planning and conduct of military flying. Air Force appreciates the support it receives from the Williamtown community.