Flying schedule
- 25 November - 12 December 2024 - Exercise High Sierra 24 (Weekdays during daylight hours only)
- 2-11 December 2024 - Exercise Crimson Dawn 24-2 (Weekdays during daylight hours only)
RAAF Base Townsville will host two concurrent training exercises later this month and into December, which will include increased aircraft flying from the Base, including the use of high explosive air-delivered ordnance on Defence training areas in the North Queensland region.
Media Note
Media are invited to speak to the Commanding Officer of No. 1 Squadron Wing Commander Sean Hamilton (Exercise Crimson Dawn 24-2, F/A-18F Super Hornet) and the Commanding Officer of No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit Wing Commander Philip Eldridge (Exercise High Sierra 24, F-35A Lightning II) via phone interview only.
Flying is subject to variables including air traffic control requirements, weather and aircraft availability.
Noise reduction and potential impacts on the environment are vital considerations when planning and conducting military flying. Information on aircraft noise and current flying activities is available at www.defence.gov.au/aircraftnoise, or by calling 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362).
Further information about F-35A Lightning II can be found at: https://www.airforce.gov.au/aircraft/f-35a-lightning-ii.
Further information about F/A-18F Super Hornet can be found at: https://www.airforce.gov.au/aircraft/18f-super-hornet.
Media Contacts
Ken Wilson, Regional Manager Public Affairs – North QLD, 0409 175 148, ken.wilson1@defence.gov.au, comms.nqld@defence.gov.au.
Defence Media: media@defence.gov.au
For more information, visit the Defence Aircraft Noise website or call 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362).