AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE AT WINGS OVER ILLAWARRA 2018

February 28, 2018

While we are still waiting on confirmation of some of the civilian aircraft for Wings Over Illawarra 2018, we can now confirm the majority of Australian Defence Force assets scheduled to attend (subject to serviceability and operational requirements). 5th and 6th May 2018

2018 will see the largest collection of RAAF aircraft ever to participate at the event.

Visitors on Saturday 5th May, 2018 will be treated to spectacular flying displays by:
• RAAF Roulettes
• Hawk 127 Lead-in fighter
• F/A-18A/B Hornet
• C-17 Globemaster III
• C-27J Spartan

And Sunday 6th May, 2018. visitors will see amazing flying displays by:
• RAAF Roulettes
• Hawk 127 Lead-in fighter
• F/A-18A/B Hornet
• C-130J Hercules
• P-8A Poseidon

In addition, there will be a Hawk 127 and F/A-18 Hornet on static display for both days.

We are still awaiting final confirmation from RAN and Army, but it is expected that we will have flying displays by MH60R Seahawk Romeo and Army Blackhawk on both days and static displays will include MRH-90, B429 and EC135-T2+ from the RAN and a S70 Blackhawk from Army.

Please note: As expressed above these aircraft are scheduled to attend but are subject to serviceability and operational requirements.