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description-1 = Hornet A21-016 takes off from RAAF Base Williamtown. (Credit - Defence)
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description-2 = The mission represented a key milestone in the phased draw down of 2OCU Classic Hornet operations – which ceased in December 2019. (Credit - Defence)
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description-3 = No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit conducts a formation flight, in the shape of a number 2 over RAAF Base Williamtown. (Credit - Defence)
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description-4 = The RAAF F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet platform is planned to be withdrawn from service in December 2021; and is currently being replaced by the F-35A Lightning II. (Credit - Defence)
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description-5 = With this historic flight closing a significant chapter in Air Force history – the future of fast-jet aircrew training at 2OCU is firmly established, with the training focus honed on supporting fifth-generation capabilities with the arrival and operational sustainment of the F-35A. (Credit - Defence)
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description-6 = A Pilot from No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit completes his last flight in the F/A-18A A21-035 Hornet at RAAF Base Williamtown. (Credit - Defence)
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description-7 = Aircrew from No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit were all smiles after the completion of their last flight in the F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet at RAAF Base Williamtown. (Credit - Defence)
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description-8 = The Hornet was developed for the US Navy and Marine Corps, and has been a very successful aircraft. It is also used by Canada, Finland, Kuwait, Malaysia, Spain and Switzerland. (Credit - Defence)
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description-9 = The F/A-18A and F/A-18B Hornets can undertake air interception, air combat, close air support of ground troops and interception of enemy supply lines, including shipping. (Credit - Defence)
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description-10 = F/A-18A/B Hornets from No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit conduct a formation flight, in the shape of a number 2 in the airspace around Port Stephens. (Credit - Defence)
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