There will be an increase in flying activity at RAAF Base Williamtown over the month of December.
- Monday 2 – Friday 20 December 2024: Exercise Lightning Ferry 24 will see an increase in F-35A operations throughout this period, aircraft may be landing at night outside usual flying hours.
- Wednesday 4 December 2024 - Number 76 SQN will conduct a Hawk flyover of RAAF Williamtown Airfield at approx. 3:00pm – 3:30pm.
- Friday 6 December 2024 - Number 76 SQN will hold the Initial Fighter Course Graduation for aircrew and weapons systems officers, flying activity will include:
- 11.05am – 11.15am - Overhead display of 11 x Hawks, 1 x P-40 Kittyhawk
- 11.35am - 2 x F-35As for a low pass and initial-and-pitch
- Thursday 12 December 2024 - Number 2OCU will re-deploy from Exercise High Sierra 24-1; F-35A aircraft will conduct low passes over the Base.
- Friday 13 December 2024 - Number 3 SQN Commanding Officer will handover Command, this will include an F-35A aircraft flyover between 12 noon to 1pm
Air Force appreciates the support and understanding of the local Williamtown community during these periods of increased activity.
For more information, visit the Defence Aircraft Noise website or call 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362).