Bombing of Katherine commemoration flypast

To commemorate the anniversary of the Bombing of Katherine, a single F-35A Lightning II Aircraft from No 75 Squadron at RAAF Base Tindal will conduct a flypast over the Katherine Museum.

Media Note

On 22 March 1942 during the Second Wold War, Katherine was attacked by the Japanese Navy, marking the southernmost point of the bombing raid on the Northern Territory. The Japanese targeted the Katherine airfield, dropping most of their bombs in and around the site where the Katherine Museum is located today.

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Further information about the F-35A Lightning II can be found at 

F-35A Lightning II | Royal Australian Air Force

Imagery of the F-35A Lightning II is available at http://images.defence.gov.au/S20221129

Media Contacts

Event contact
Ms Kate Hudspith
0419 534 700
kate.hudspith@defence.gov.au 

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