{"id":41078,"date":"2026-10-04T18:23:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T07:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=41078"},"modified":"2026-10-04T18:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T07:23:23","slug":"raaf-air-show-heads-west-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2026\/10\/04\/raaf-air-show-heads-west-in-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"RAAF Air Show heads west in 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time in 15 years, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Air Show will return to the skies above Perth in 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The free air show, on Sunday, 12 September, 2027 will be a spectacular aviation experience showcasing Australian Defence Force aircraft, military capabilities and Defence personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The skies over the Swan River will be alive with a thrilling Air Force display showcasing our cutting edge capabilities, with the best vantage points expected to be Langley Park, the Swan River foreshore and King\u2019s Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Air Show will be complemented by a ground display at Langley Park, where the Western Australian community will have the chance to see an impressive array of military equipment, talk to ADF personnel, and explore ADF careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ground displays will be open to the public between 10am and 6pm, with flying displays between 2pm and 5pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further information and updates regarding the RAAF Air Show are available on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforce.gov.au\/news-events\/flying-activities-events\">Air Force webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Minister for Defence Personnel, the Hon Matt Keogh MP:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m excited to announce that the RAAF Air Show is coming to Perth, ready to captivate Western Australian\u2019s with a spectacular Air Force display of thrilling aerobatics, high-speed jet displays and unforgettable experiences for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWith our stunning Swan River as backdrop, crowds will have a fantastic opportunity to experience a unique spectacle of sights and sounds up close, thanks to the incredible skills of our Royal Australian Air Force aviators and Australian Defence Force personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Air Show is a chance to recognise the important role of RAAF Base Pearce in our local community and internationally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPearce is the only permanently operational RAAF Base in the West, and while its primary role is to host our future pilots and support international partners, it plays a significant logistics role and is one of the busiest RAAF bases in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Air Force<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Head of Air Shows, Air Commodore<\/strong> <strong>Micka<\/strong> <strong>Gray:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur aviators are ready to come back to Perth and put on an unforgettable show \u2013 an awe-inspiring display of the sophisticated air power of our Air Force and its people.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the first time in 15 years, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Air Show will return to the skies above Perth in 2027. The free air show, on Sunday, 12 September, 2027 will be a spectacular aviation experience showcasing Australian Defence Force aircraft, military capabilities and Defence personnel. 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