2OCU conducts a formation flight, in the shape of a number 2 over RAAF Base Williamtown. CPL Melina Young

2OCU conducts a formation flight, in the shape of a number 2 over RAAF Base Williamtown. CPL Melina Young

Classic Finale

The last Classic Hornet course

2OCU conducts a formation flight, in the shape of a number 2 over RAAF Base Williamtown. CPL Melina Young

‘The last Hornet course concluded in December 2019’

In the 35 years that the F/A-18 ‘Classic’ Hornet has been Australia’s frontline combat aircraft, some 450 pilots have trained to fly the type, all undertaking initial training with Number 2 Operational Conversion Unit (2OCU) at RAAF Williamtown. 

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