A last chance to see the FA/18F Super Hornets being put through their paces out of RAAF Base Amberley today.
The exercise is part of a flying display rehearsal by the Number One squadron.
The fighter aircraft will go through low level aerobatic manoeuvres during the practice run.
These displays may see flares deployed.
The aircraft first began rehearsals out of Amberley on Tuesday.
Interesting Facts
Air Force has 24 F/A-18F Super Hornets which, in conjunction with F-35A Lightning II’s and EA-18G Growlers, ensure that Australia’s air combat capability edge is maintained.
The F/A-18F Super Hornets achieved Final Operational Capability (FOC) in December 2012 and are based at Number 1 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley.
The twin seat F/A-18F Super Hornet can undertake:
- air interception
- air combat
- close air support of ground troops
- interception of enemy supply lines including shipping
For more information click the following link https://www.airforce.gov.au/aircraft/18f-super-hornet
