One of the first two Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning Joint Strike Fighters flies overhead RAAF Base Williamtown on delivery day. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

Perth gets 2027 RAAF Air Show

01/10/202601/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 48 Views 0 Comments

For the first time in 15 years, the Royal Australian Air Force Air Show will return to the skies above Perth in 2027.

FILE PHOTO: A RAAF F-35A Lightning Joint Strike Fighter overhead RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

The free air show, on Sunday 12 September 2027 will be a spectacular aviation experience showcasing Australian Defence Force aircraft, military capabilities and Defence personnel.

The skies over the Swan River will be alive with a thrilling RAAF display showcasing cutting-edge capabilities, with the best vantage points expected to be Langley Park, the Swan River foreshore and King’s Park.

The air show will be complemented by a ground display at Langley Park, where the Western Australian community will have the chance to see an impressive array of military equipment, talk to ADF personnel, and explore ADF careers.

Ground displays will be open to the public between 10am and 6pm, with flying displays between 2pm and 5pm.

Minister for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh said he was excited to announce that the RAAF Air Show was heading to Perth, ready to captivate Western Australian’s with a spectacular display of thrilling aerobatics, high-speed jet displays and unforgettable experiences for everyone.

“With our stunning Swan River as a backdrop, crowds will have a fantastic opportunity to experience a unique spectacle of sights and sounds up close, thanks to the incredible skills of our Royal Australian Air Force aviators and Australian Defence Force personnel,” Minister Keogh said.

RAAF Head of Air Shows Air Commodore Micka Gray said aviators were ready to go back to Perth and put on an unforgettable show – an awe-inspiring display of the sophisticated air power of our Royal Australian Air Force and its people.

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