No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit (2OCU) and No. 3 Squadron RAAF McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet multi-role fighters arrived at Wings Over Illawarra on Saturday May 6th, 2017 from RAAF Williamtown in roaring style with an impromptu air show performance before landing in preparation for their show closing, Saturday only air display.
By the time the late afternoon had arrived and the Hornets had taken off, clouds had filled the ever darkening sky and the sun had all but disappeared behind them. It made for dark photos but this also let the blazing afterburners of the Hornets really stand out. It made for an impressive sight!
Fast jets, loud noise… happy crowd!
Aces Flying High 
…and great photos!
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Thankyou!
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Hey team. Great pictures! Can someone please contact me? I’m a member of 2OCU and I’m putting together a presento for our maintenance coordinator who is leaving & was part of the team that arranged A21-016 paint works. I’m after a higher resolution copy of the picture of it taking off withthe afterburner doing its thing. He’s posting out soon so please get back to me asap.
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Hi Alastair, thanks. I am happy to help out but unfortunately I am on the road for a week and a half and don’t have access to the full res photo at the moment. When did you need it by?
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