RAAf f-35a Display

Forefront of Air Combat technology

The F-35A Lightning II is the Australian Defence Force’s first fifth-generation air combat capability. It is a highly advanced multi-role, supersonic, stealth fighter which will meet Australia’s requirements to defeat current and emerging threats.

The F-35A is at the forefront of air combat technology.  Advanced sensors and data fusion allow it to gather and share information faster than ever before. Capable of supersonic flight while retaining stealth, the F-35A has extraordinary acceleration, agility and 9G manoeuvrability. The F-35A also provides its pilots with significantly higher levels of lethality and survivability in combat.

Australia has three operational F-35 squadrons which are located at:

·      RAAF Base Williamtown
·      RAAF Base Tindal
·      a training squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown.

Please note that the RAAF F-35A is only performing on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August. Performer and military participation is always contingent upon their availability and the nature of work that they do. We appreciate the RAAF’s participation to support our event. Though the F-35 will not be flying on the Friday, the rest of our lineup will be putting on a totally bada** show!