Issue 270: Tip of the Spear

3SQN

Nearly two dozen Hornets and Hawks launch from Williamtown into the gathering darkness, the noise and the Hornets’ glowing afterburners piercing the sky as the final wave of flying in ECADEX 09 gets underway.

This night wave of flying sees Hornets from 75 Squadron (visiting from RAAF Tindal) and 76 Squadron Hawks fly out over NSW’s east coast to meet up with 6 Squadron F-111s flying down from Amberley. They form the attacking ‘Red’ force, and will fly simulated strike missions against targets which are to be defended by ‘Blue’ force, comprising 3SQN Hornets.