More than 100 Japanese, American, French and RAAF aircraft will fly 1,200 sorties in operations overseen by the command and control multinational task force from 8 to 24 February.
RNZAF No. 5 Squadron flew in “V’ formation from RNZAF Base Auckland in Whenuapai over the North Island with close formation fly overs to Ohakea, Wellington and Auckland harbours on 24 January.
The fifth-generation fighter jet flew from Circular Quay in the city up to North Head in Manly as onlookers gathered by the water.
The contract with Marand is the latest purchase order between the two longstanding partners and will be delivered from the company’s Bankstown facility.
The RAAF will be out in force on Thursday to celebrate Australia Day around the country. All the details are here.
Hawk two-seater jet aircraft prepare student pilots to master the controls of combat aircraft and progress towards fast attack aircraft such as the Super Hornet, Growler and F-35.