Two F/A-18A Hornets will take part in an early morning training exercise on Thursday.
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The two jets will launch from Williamtown RAAF Base about 2.30am on July 20.
The exercise is part of Exercise Talisman Saber 2017.
It is a biennial training activity between Australia and the United States.
It is designed to train the nation’s respective military forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations.
The aim is to improve the combat readiness and interoperability between the two forces.
“The Australian Defence Force and its Exercise Talisman Saber 2017 partner nations wish to thank local residents for their continued support and patience while the participating forces conduct this important joint training exercise, which will contribute to key partnerships that enhance the security of our region,” the RAAF said in a media statement.
“The Australian Defence Force is committed to ensuring a noise conscious approach when conducting flying activities.
“Every effort is made to minimise any inconvenience to residents and the ongoing support from local communities is appreciated.”
Thursday’s activity will be the third in what has been a busy month of flying for Williamtown RAAF Base.
About 35 planes conducted a dawn strike on the base at the end of June.
Exercise Dawn Strike was the final activity in the RAAF’s inaugural air warfare instructor course.
Last week spectators were able to watch a training missions at the base which saw Hornets carry out two days of low flying and take off activities.
Additionally, Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne visited the base earlier this month for the E-7A Wedgetail upgrade announcement.
The upgrade, worth $240 million, will enable the tactical control aircraft to ‘speak’ to the F-35A Joint Striker Fighter when it arrives in 2018.