Arnhem Thunder flights to roar through the night
The Royal Australian Air Force’s top jet aircraft hardware will roar through the night from Monday as part of a key of exercise Arnhem Thunder.
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THE Royal Australian Air Force’s top jet aircraft hardware will roar through the night from Monday as part of a key element of exercise Arnhem Thunder.
The jets will take off from 7pm with all aircraft expected to return to RAAF Base Darwin by 10.30pm.
But a RAAF spokesman moved to reassure Top Enders that noise reduction and the environment were vital considerations in the planning and conduct of military flying so as not to unduly disturb residents’ evenings.
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All flights are subject to change due to variables including air traffic control requirements, weather, operational availability and other aviation considerations.
Approximately 40 aircraft, and more than 500 personnel have deployed to take part in Exercise Arnhem Thunder 2021 with flights due to continue until Friday.
The F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, unveiled during Arnhem Thunder, are the newest high tech aircraft on the block and are using the Top End airspace to train alongside the Air Force’s other aircraft.
The last flight is scheduled for between 9.30am and 1.45pm on Friday.
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