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Fighter World

Locality: Williamtown, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4965 1810

Address: 49 Medowie Road 2318 Williamtown, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.fighterworld.com.au

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23.01.2022 G’day Darwin, Australia! A team of our airmen and women are currently deployed at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin for a two-month detachment. In the comi...ng days, the RSAF will be conducting realistic and high-end training to sharpen our edge and hone our operational responses. The aircraft involved in the detachment are our F-15SGs, A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport, and G550 Airborne Early Warning aircraft. During the detachment, the RSAF will implement strict safety precautions such as pre- and post-deployment isolation and swab tests, and will ensure that our personnel also abide by Australia’s health and safety measures to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission. To our dedicated and committed airmen and women currently in Australia, all the very best in your training and stay safe! #TheRSAF

23.01.2022 77SQN will conduct a 10 Ship F/A-18 flyover RAAF Williamtown Airfield, at approximately 10.45am and 11.45am today. As always timings are subject to change. :) #raafwilliamtown #hornet #77squadron

21.01.2022 Today marks the 80th anniversary of the establishment of No. 1 Bombing and Gunnery School at Evans Head in Far North NSW. What are your memories of Evans He...ad? Let us know below, and take a journey through history here: http://bit.ly/Evans-Head-80th At its peak, the school had some 70 Fairey Battle single-engine light bomber aircraft as well as extensive bombing and gunnery ranges in active daily use to the north and south of the of the Evans Head township. Over the years, we have continued to utilise the southern range as a primary training area for honing the skills of aircrew flying numerous military aircraft, including the Bristol Beaufighter, Canberra Bomber, F-4E Phantom, F-111C, F/A-18F Super Hornet and, most recently, the F-35A Lightning II. #AusAirForce

21.01.2022 #FlyingActivity: Salt Ash, NSW. Our No. 4 Squadron PC-21 aircraft are back at Salt Ash Air Weapons Range for the period 7 to 11 September to support training... for #AusAirForce Combat Controllers and Australian Army. Flying is scheduled for week days only. All flying activity is subject to change at short notice, more details: http://bit.ly/AFFlyingActivity

21.01.2022 Regional Presence Deployment Six F/A-18A Hornets from No 77 Squadron deployed direct from RAAF Base Williamtown to Andersen Air Force Base Guam supported by two KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTT). The KC-30A MRTTs conducted a fuel transfer between them to aid force extension and allow both tankers to originate and land back in Australia. The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed an Air Task Group to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam as part of the Air Phase of a plann...ed regional deployment. Approximately 150 personnel, along with strike and surveillance aircraft from RAAF Bases Amberley and Williamtown will integrate with the Maritime Task Group and our regional partners in a wide range of activities, including bilateral and multilateral naval and air manoeuvres and military training serials. The Australia Defence Force is committed to strengthening the longstanding security partnerships across the Southeast Asia. Our relationships are based on mutual respect, trust and a shared vision for a secure, open, prosperous and resilient Indo-Pacific. See more

21.01.2022 #FlyingActivity: Singleton, NSW. Some of our F/A-18A/B Hornets, Hawk 127 Lead-in-Fighters and PC-21s will be conducting flying operations over Singleton Mili...tary Area in support of Exercise Black Dagger and Exercise Phoenix Black until 13 October 2020. No flying operations will be conducted on weekends. All flying activity is subject to change at short notice, more details: http://bit.ly/AFFlyingActivity #AusAirForce

21.01.2022 Today, 11 November, is #RemembranceDay. Wherever you are, you can join with us and all Australians to honour those who have given their life in service to our ...nation on military and peacekeeping operations, and pause for one minute's silence at 11.00am. You can also watch the livestream of the Remembrance Day service from the Australian War Memorial from 10.45am AEDT right here on our Facebook page. As part of Remembrance Day commemorations there will be flypasts occurring in specific locations around the country, find more details here: http://bit.ly/AFFlyingActivity We will remember them. Lest we forget.

20.01.2022 BOMBS AWAY! Check out this footage of one of our F-35A Lightnings over Evans Head Air Weapons Range. The bomb it dropped was inert, but its the first time sin...ce the retirement of the F-111 that precision weapons been employed at Evans Head Air Weapons Range. #AusAirForce #AirCombat

20.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE Friday 11 December up to 10 x 77SQN aircraft to mark the last flight of home-based Classic Hornet. The final flight will also include a flying tour around the Hunter (weather permitting) to bid farewell to local people. Timings to be confirmed

20.01.2022 Exercise Lightning Storm (EX LSM20) Exercise Lightning Storm (EX LSM20) will commence at RAAF Base Williamtown on 10 August and run until 3 September 2020. LSM20 is an essential tactical training activity for RAAF to integrate operations across multiple platforms and capabilities to both train and retain currency in Offensive and Defensive flying tactics. EX LSM20 will be conducted in the airspace around south-west Queensland (QLD) and north-west New South Wales (NSW). During the exercise fast jet operations will be conducted between 12pm 9.30pm Monday to Thursday and 10am to 4pm on Fridays. Air Force will ensure that every effort is made to minimise inconvenience to residents during training.

19.01.2022 Number 3 SQN will conduct an 8 Ship F-35A flyover of RAAF Williamtown Airfield, between 11.30am 12.30pm today. The pass will mark the last F-35A flight, and day of command for current CO 3 SQN, WGCDR Clare. WGCDR Clare was the commanding officer who introduced the F-35A aircraft to RAAF Base Williamtown and Australia. We now have 21 F-35A aircraft at Williamtown assigned to 3SQN and 2OCU, with more to arrive over the next few months. Times may vary from those publishe...d. The Fighter Beans Cafe is open for business with a superb view of the runway - what a great place to come and sit to watch this historic moment.

19.01.2022 WEVE GOT THE PERFECT FATHERS DAY GIFTS FOR YOU! Send us a message or drop into the cafe to grab one (or a few!). Be quick - they are flying out the door

18.01.2022 Who says lightning doesnt strike twice? Exercise Lightning Storm concluded on 4 September after three weeks of intensive aerial combat training on the east ...coast of Australia. "Lightning Storm was an opportunity to test the ability of our people to operate at a sustained high rate of effort while conducting a trial deployment of the F-35A to the 3 Squadron hangar." - Air Commodore Tim Alsop, Commander Air Combat Group. Read the story: https://news.defence.gov.au//lightning-storm-over-east-coa #AusAirForce #AirCombat

18.01.2022 We were thrilled to run the 2020 Hunter F1 in Schools Regional Final last week with the racing being filmed in the main aircraft hangar at Fighter World. Zenit...h Racing from St Philips Christian College Current Community - Newcastle were the Overall Winners for the event achieving the highest score of all teams participating in the competition and will represent the Hunter in the Professional Class at the State Finals in November. A big congratulations also to Zeus Racing, Night Phoenix, Tachyon Racing and Comet Racing from the Cadet Class who have been successful in reaching the State Finals. Mount View High School Glendale Technology High School (Official) F1 in Schools Australia http://www.meprogram.com.au/2020-hunter-f1-in-schools-regi/ Video: Agency1765

18.01.2022 As promised, here are the top shots from the Royal Australian Air Force’s last flight with Luke before departing back home Do you recognize the first photo?... We’ll give you a hint, we shared this photo from a different perspective Friday afternoon. Comment below which photo is your favorite! by: SSgt Alexander Cook

18.01.2022 Our No 4 Squadron PC-21 aircraft are back at Salt Ash Air Weapons Range for the period 10 to 21 August to support Joint Terminal Attack training. All flying is scheduled for weekdays only and is subject to change at short notice. More details http://bit.ly/AFFlyingActivity

17.01.2022 Frittatas, Bacon & Eggs or a sweet treat from the display or COFFEE we have you covered Call 49650992 #coffeetime ... #contactlessordering #contactlesspaying #covid19style See more

15.01.2022 Our Air Force, Our People | Wing Commander Mary Anne Whiting works in our History and Heritage Branch and shes sure seen her fair share of #AusAirForce history... first hand in her almost 50 years of service. Mary Anne enlisted in the Womens Royal Australian Air Force back in 1970, and stayed on to take advantage of all the opportunities that unfolded when the WRAAF was absorbed into the RAAF. And were very glad she did. #AirForce100 #ThenNowAlways

15.01.2022 On this day 75 years ago, troops stationed at the most westerly RAAF base of the Second Word War in Labuan, North Borneo tossed their helmets into the air as ne...ws arrived of Japans unconditional surrender. In the lead up to our Centenary next year, we pause to remember the sacrifices of our men and women in the defence of our nation. Image courtesy of the Australian War Memorial see their entire VP Day 75th anniversary materials here: https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/vp-day75 #VPDay #LestWeForget #AusAirForce

14.01.2022 Remembrance Day 2020 Flypasts Newcastle - 10:00am - 11:30am Raymond Terrace - 11:00am

14.01.2022 Evans Head, New South Wales: our F-35A Lightnings and F/A-18F Super Hornets are planning a visit or two between now and December. 17 - 21 August 2020 - F-3...5A Lightning II 12 - 16 October 2020 - F/A-18F Super Hornets 19 - 23 October 2020 - F/A-18F Super Hornets 26 - 30 October 2020 - F/A-18F Super Hornets 9 - 13 November 2020 - F-35A Lightning II Aircraft will not use the range every day. The range overwater areas will be closed from 10am to 5pm. All flying activity is subject to change. More info: http://bit.ly/AFFlyingActivity #AusAirForce #AirCombat

13.01.2022 The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed an Air Task Group to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam as part of the Air Phase of planned regional deployment. Approximately 150 personnel, along with strike and surveillance aircraft from RAAF Bases Amberley and Williamtown will integrate with the Maritime Task Group and our regional partners in a wide range of activities, including bilateral and multilateral naval and air manoeuvres and military training serials. The Australia Defence Force is committed to strengthening the longstanding security partnerships across Southeast Asia. Our relationships are based on mutual respect, trust and a shared vision for a secure, open, prosperous and resilient Indo-Pacific.

13.01.2022 #FlyingActivity: Williamtown, NSW. No. 3 Squadron F-35A Lightnings will conduct a low level approach to RAAF Base Williamtown today on return from a training... mission. All flying activity is subject to change at short notice, more details: http://bit.ly/AFFlyingActivity #AusAirFor

10.01.2022 Saturday, 15 August 2020 is Victory in the Pacific Day, and this year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Join us live on Facebook fr...om 9.30am AEST for a special screening of Australia Remembers: End of the Second World War, followed by the National Commemorative Service from the Australian War Memorial at 10am. See more

10.01.2022 It is important to recognise and embrace the stories of all who have served, and continue to serve, so we can truly be the Air Force of Australians for all Aus...tralians. On October 23 Air Commander Australia Air Vice-Marshal Joe Iervasi dedicated a new building at RAAF Base Williamtown to Leonard ‘Len’ Waters, Australia’s only known Indigenous fighter pilot during WW2. Len flew 95 operational sorties during the Pacific campaign, before discharging from the Air Force with the rank of Warrant Officer on January 18, 1946. Len is just one of the many Indigenous Australians who have served, and continue to serve in #AusAirForce. Find out more about Len this #NAIDOCWeek: http://ia.anu.edu.au/biogra/waters-leonard-victor-len-24662 #AusAirForce #NAIDOC2020

10.01.2022 Get-together over Guam: a No. 2 Squadron E-7A Wedgetail flies in formation with No 77 Squadron F/A-18A Hornets and a No 6 Squadron EA-18G Growler during Regional Presence Deployment 2020. Want to stay up to date? Check out Air Force News here: https://news.defence.gov.au/service/air-force

09.01.2022 Its all action at Fighter World. Regional Development Authority Hunters ME Program is holding the 2020 Hunter F1 in Schools Regional Finals today. Thanks to Boeing Defence Australia who will be the independent scrutineers of the event.

09.01.2022 29 August 1951 - Ejection seat first used by RAAF in Korea:

08.01.2022 Who is ready for Breakfast? Go get dressed and come on down #bestcoffeeintown #2318cafe

08.01.2022 Lest we forget.

08.01.2022 Some of the awesome action overhead RAAF Base Williamtown yesterday as F-35s and Hornets returned from exercises off the coast.. Royal Australian Air Force Figh...ter World Canon Australia Sigma Photo Australia #YourADF #Hornet #F35 #LightningII #Fastjet #Aviation #Spotters #Avgeek #Canon #Sigma See more

07.01.2022 Our Hunter F1 in Schools Regional Final looked a little different this year. With no students allowed we bought the cars to Fighter World and raced them in the ...middle of the hangar! Stay tuned for the results and video of the racing to be released later this week. A huge thank you to all the team and volunteers from Fighter World for moving the aircraft to accommodate the track!

07.01.2022 #Onthisday in 1918 the No 2 and 4 Squadron, AFC, took part in a bombing raid on Haubourdin Aerodrome in Lille, France. Learn about the role of AFC Squadrons here: https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/operations Image: Aerial photograph of the opening of the bombing raid. J00389

07.01.2022 First F35 for 75 SQN at Tindal

06.01.2022 Morning all. Fighter World will be closed today 26th October due to some minor flooding from the severe weather. Our apologies for the inconvenience.

05.01.2022 A quick video of the tropical conditions greeting the arrival of The Republic of Singapore Air Force this week. #TheRSAF #rsaf #republicofsingaporeairforce #sin...gaporeairforce #singapore #mindef #f15sg #f15eagle #f15strikeeagle #AirCombat #FighterJet #FighterPilot #PilotLife #MilitaryAircraft #MilitaryAviation #AvGeek #PlaneSpotter See more

05.01.2022 It's the first day of summer! Let's go catch some waves. #AusAirForce

04.01.2022 Congratulations Linda New - 36 years of service and now the RAAF History and Heritage liaison officer at Fighter World. #RAAFWilliamtown

04.01.2022 #FlyingActivity: RAAF Base Townsville, Qld. From 1-16 Oct we'll have some Super Hornets up around Townsville. They'll be helping our Australian Army mates ...requalify their Joint Terminal Attack Controllers during Exercise Nigrum Pugio. All flying activity is subject to change at short notice, more details: http://bit.ly/AFFlyingActivity #AusAirForce

03.01.2022 Our fifth-generation fleet is growing. Nine F-35A Lightnings recently arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown, with 30 of the planned 72 now in the fleet. #AusAirForce #AirCombat

03.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE Thursday 10 December A21-23 Worimi Hornet final flight 10.30am flyover Further details to be confirmed.

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02.01.2022 Hungry? Contactless ordering on 49650992 or sit out the back and enjoy the day #wehaveplentyofroom We practise social distance in a safe environment also, we ...choose to wear masks also to stop the spread #alldaybrekky #glutenfreeeats #glutenfreefood #bestcoffeearound #mythreebeans See more

01.01.2022 GERONIMOOOOOOOOOOO. Our No. 4 Squadron Combat Controllers recently completed Exercise Havoc Drop, an annual exercise to maintain their operational parachute ...currency requirements. Their #AirMobility mates at No. 37 Squadron and the Australian Armys 176 Air Dispatch Squadron were happy to help them jump out of a perfectly good airplane. #AusAirForce #MobilityMonday