Australia Day Flypasts 2008, What to watch out for......
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Australia Day Flypasts 2008, What to watch out for......| Brendan Cowan |
Posted: Jan 24 2008, 10:23 AM
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Messageboard Co-ordinator  Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,458 Member No.: 48 Joined: 20-September 05  |
To All,
There are usually a bunch of flypasts for Australia day - so keep your eyes peeled and your cameras ready. Here are the details for anyone who will be in the ACT on Saturday. We look forward to seeing some snaps posted in here after the event! Department of Defence Media Mail List ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CPA 013/08 Thursday, 24 January 2008 AIR FORCE SUPPORT FOR AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE ACT What: Royal Australian Air Force aircraft will conduct an aerobatic display and a flypast over Canberra as part of Australia Day 2008 celebrations. Six Roulette PC-9/A aircraft from RAAF Base East Sale and three F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Number 77 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown near Newcastle will be participating. When: Friday 25 January 7.30 pm – A six aircraft formation from the RAAF Roulettes will conduct an aerobatic display over Federation Mall as part of the Australian of the Year awards. Saturday 26 January 10.30am – Three F/A-18 Hornets will fly over Regatta Point (on Lake Burley Griffin) as part of a flag raising and citizenship ceremony. Fast jet path: The three Hornets will approach Regatta Point from the south east at an altitude of approximately 300 metres. MEDIA NOTE: Assistance from the media is sought in notifying Canberra region residents of these activities. Media contact: Public Affair Operation Centre (02) 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664 |
  
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| darren.crick |
Posted: Jan 25 2008, 05:32 PM
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ADF Serials Webmaster Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 1,782 Member No.: 2 Joined: 29-May 05 |
I doubt I'll be around for these, someone else will have to have a shot at it...
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| Martin Edwards |
Posted: Jan 25 2008, 07:16 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,206 Member No.: 27 Joined: 25-June 05 |
...tell them there are people in Melbourne!!!!! :angry:
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| Brendan Cowan |
Posted: Jan 25 2008, 09:11 PM
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Messageboard Co-ordinator Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,458 Member No.: 48 Joined: 20-September 05 |
Martin,
Three F-18s did a sweep around the bay in Melbourne last year. I saw them as I was driving to Blackrock Beach - they went past low and fast - no time to pull over and get a shot. It was pretty spectacular though. I haven't got any intel for this year - but fingers crossed! BC |
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| Luig |
Posted: Jan 25 2008, 10:13 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 |
Roulettes over Canberra at 8pm this evening. Photo by Michael Sandberg.
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