Riverfire flyovers rock Brisbane CBD

A C-17A Globemaster III flyover thrilled onlookers in Brisbane’s CBD this afternoon as it practiced for this weekend’s Riverfire. SEE THE VIDEO AND INCREDIBLE PICS

ADF practice flyovers started from noon this afternoon in preparation for Riverfire this weekend.

An RAAF C-17A Globemaster was the first aircraft to be seen flying across Brisbane.

The low-altitude C-17A flight took place just after 12 noon, while two Taipans and two Tiger helicopters will be in our skies from 2.30pm.

The aerial activity will precede the Sunsuper Riverfire event which begins at 6.45pm Saturday, ending three weeks of the Brisbane Festival 2021.

In pictures: RAAF C-17 Globemaster flying over Brisbane

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The RAAF C-17 Globemaster flying over Brisbane in preparation for its River Festival display this Saturday. Photo: Steve Pohlner

RAAF C-17 Globemaster pictured flying over Brisbane in preparation for its River Festival display this Saturday, Brisbane 23rd of September 2021. Image: Josh Woning

RAAF C-17 Globemaster pictured flying over Brisbane in preparation for its River Festival display this Saturday, Brisbane 23rd of September 2021. Image: Josh Woning

Boeing C-17A Globemaster III from RAAF Base Amberley flying into Kangaroo Point, Thursday, September 23, 2021 - Picture: Richard Walker

Alexis Coverdale (front) with (left to right) Jackson Cheyne, Ella Moseley and Liam Murphy at Captain Burke Park watching the practise flyover at Kangaroo Point on Thursday, September 23, 2021 - Picture: Richard Walker

Jets practice for Saturday’s Riverfire flyover. Pic: Toni Benson-Rogan

Jets practice for Riverfire. Pic: Toni Benson-Rogan

Originally published as Riverfire flyovers rock Brisbane CBD