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RAAF Base Richmond will celebrate its 100th anniversary with the RAAF Richmond Airshow at the base this September and will feature a wide range of jet fighters, reconnaissance aircraft and well known favourites including the Hercules transport plane.
The local community and attendees will have the chance to experience the Air Force flying shows and ground exhibits showcasing Australian Defence Force capabilities and defence industry.
Macquarie MP Susan Templeman says, "following the success of last year’s open day, the 2025 RAAF Richmond Airshow will build on the strong connection that RAAF Base Richmond already has with the Hawkesbury community.
“I look forward to sharing with local residents, and many local and interstate visitors, the 100-year base celebrations at the Airshow.”
Also likely to be attending is deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles who says, “the Airshow celebrates the rich history of RAAF Base Richmond in supporting the Hawkesbury region.
“This Airshow showcases our incredible ADF personnel and capabilities to the local community.”
The Airshow will take place over the weekend of 27 and 28 September.
Gates will open at 9.00am, with flying displays from 11.00am to 4.30pm.
Tickets will go on sale by mid-August, with ticketing details to be announced in July.
The airshow will showcase Australian Defence Force aircraft, other military capabilities and RAAF people, in the air and on the ground.
Airborne highlights will include the F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet, Roulettes Aerobatic Team, C-17A Globemaster, C-130J Hercules, C-27 Spartan, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, E-7A Wedgetail, P-8 Poseidon, and 100SQN Heritage aircraft.
Loads more planes....
The aircraft and their crews will be on ground display as well as exhibits of Air Force Security Forces, Military Working Dogs, Aeromedical Evacuation, Explosive Detection, Firefighters, Drones, Simulators and Virtual Reality, Air Force Cadets, Bands and much more.
Transport
Transport options will include free train travel to Clarendon Station or Parking at the Hawkesbury Showgrounds. More information will be available here by 1 July.
Flying and Exhibits Schedule
Flying displays, Military Working Dogs and other exhibits will be on throughout the day.
