An A27 Hawk 127 operated by No 76 Squadron participates in a training activity over Lake George in the ACT. Photo by Sergeant Shane Gidall.

WA Cadets to get graduation flypast

20/01/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4095 Views 0 Comments 7 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets, Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter

What: Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter will conduct flypasts to celebrate 7 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets graduate course celebration parade

When: Monday, 23 January 2017 at 7.30pm

Where: RAAF Base Pearce, WA

CAPTION: An A27 Hawk 127 operated by No 76 Squadron participates in a training activity over Lake George in the ACT. Photo by Sergeant Shane Gidall.

Graduates, their families and friends attending the Australian Air Force (AAF) Cadets Promotions Course Parade at Royal Australian Air Force Base Pearce will be treated to a fast jet flying display just before sunset on Monday 23 January 2017.

AAF cadets and numerous family members, who have travelled from all around Western Australia to support these young people, will be treated to one Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter aircraft conducting up to three low level passes from west to east over the parade ground.

The passes will be no lower than 500 feet (150 metres) above ground level and will travel at a maximum airspeed of 740 kilometres per hour over the base.

Hawk 127 aircraft are used as trainee aircraft for fighter pilots before they move onto F/A-18A/B Hornets, or F/A-18F Super Hornets.

All flying is subject to change due to operational requirements.