The Royal Australian Air Force aircraft will conduct flypasts over various NSW locations, including some in our region, in support of Anzac Day commemorations tomorrow, April 25.
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Anzac Day holds special significance for the air force this year, following the marking of its 100th birthday on March 31, 2021.
Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the contribution made by past and present service personnel who have displayed great courage, discipline and self-sacrifice in choosing a life of service to their country.
Flypasts in different aircrafts are planned to take place over Parkes, Boorowa, Wallendbeen and Cootamundra, as well as Orange and Lithgow.
Flying is subject to variables including air traffic control requirements, weather, and operational availability. As such, flypasts and displays may be subject to cancellation at short notice.
The flypasts scheduled:
- Wallendbeen at 9.20am-9.30am - No. 100 Squadron heritage aircraft.
- Boorowa at 9.30am-9.40am - No. 100 Squadron heritage aircraft.
- Parkes, over Cooke Park at 9.55am-10.05am - C-130J Hercules.
- Cootamundra, over Albert Park Cenotaph in Bourke Street at 10.50am-11am - No. 100 Squadron heritage aircraft.
Noise reduction and the environment are vital considerations in the planning and conduct of 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 the participating aircraft can be found at: http://www.airforce.gov.au/Technology/Aircraft and https://www.airforce.gov.au/about-us/history/historic-aircraft.