Williamtown RAAF Base's No. 77 Squadron puts on F/A-18 Hornet aerial masterclass on final day of operations

Ellie-Marie Watts
Updated December 16 2020 - 10:27am, first published December 11 2020 - 2:30pm
No. 77 Squadron has operated the F/A-18A/B Hornet from RAAF Base Williamtown since 1987. The squadron's operations end Friday, December 11. To mark the end of the era, the Squadron completed a final flypast and aerial handling display on Friday morning.

No. 77 Squadron put on a flying masterclass for hundreds of onlookers on Friday in what was a fitting send off for the classic F/A-18 Hornet fleet that has called Williamtown RAAF Base home for 33 years.

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Ellie-Marie Watts

A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.

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