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Old 24th April 2008, 02:32 PM
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Default ANZAC Day - Fly pasts

any fly pasts on ANZAC day over Sydney??
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Old 24th April 2008, 07:29 PM
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Default ANZAC Day Fly past information

Here is some information on fly pasts.
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RAAF FA/18 HORNET AND HAWK AIRCRAFT FLYPASTS OVER ANZAC DAY SERVICES

What: Royal Australian Air Force FA/18 Hornet and Hawk aircraft, from RAAF Base Williamtown, near Newcastle, will be involved in flypast activities across NSW and ACT as part of the 2008 ANZAC Day commemorations.

The flypasts will be conducted over the locations below at a height of 1,000-1,500 feet and at speeds between 350-400kts.

When: Friday, 25 April 2008.

Flight Paths and Timings:

3 x FA/18 Hornet aircraft from Number 2 Operational Conversion Unit
09:30 Doyalson Wyee: Doyalson RSL Club, Pacific Highway
09:40 Belmont: corner of Pacific Highway and Ada Street
10:00 Newcastle: Newcastle Civic Park
10:35 Kempsey-Macleay: Belgrave Street, over Pacific Highway Bridge
10:48 Tea Gardens: Tea Gardens Memorial, Marine Drive
10:50 Nelson Bay: Nelson Bay Marina

4 x Hawk aircraft from Number 76 Squadron
11:00 Kangaroo Valley: Main Street (11:30-1200 Showground)
11:54 Canberra: War Memorial

1 x FA/18 Hornet from Number 2 Operational Conversion Unit
11:50 Catherine Hill Bay: Pacific Hwy and Swansea Channel intersection
12:15 The Entrance-Long Jetty: The Cenotaph, The Entrance
12:30 Old Bar Beach: Old Bar Beach Road to Club Old Bar

1 x FA/18 Hornet from Number 2 Operational Conversion Unit
15:15 Sydney: ANZ Stadium – Vertical Climb over stadium prior to NRL game kick-off.

MEDIA NOTE:
Assistance from the media is sought in notifying residents of this activity.

Media Contact:
Flight Lieutenant Justine Harman (RAAF Base Williamtown): 02 492 86818 or 0408 608386
Defence Media Liaison: 02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664




Issued by Coordination and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6265 3343 Fax: 02 6265 6946
Media releases area available by email if you register at the Online Media Room Homepage
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Old 24th April 2008, 09:49 PM
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Bit of a bummer we're not going to get a hell of a lot over the CBD.

Cheers for the info, Andrew!

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