Yeah i have done the coast run on a C-130 a few times and its all eyes out looking for smaller aircraft as the crew maintain a height around 500ft. We were always glad to be allowed to do the run coming back from trips up north as it can be quite busy.
Radio listening is also crucial, as you point out Nigel having a C-130 on the coastal route is not something smaller aircraft pilots are used to and can cause some unverving moments for both parties.
On the Canberra fly by, 75m seems a bit low as i recall 250ft (84m) being minimums for a over fly unless at airshows. Maybe my memory is a bit hazy.
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