Royal Australian Air Force pilots will perform aerobatic displays over Hobart this weekend to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
The national commemorations for the Battle of Britain are held in Tasmania every year, organised by the RAAF Association Tasmania.
The RAAF’s aerobatic display team, the Roulettes, will conduct fly-pasts in their Pilatus PC-21 aircraft, while remembrance services will be held at St David’s Cathedral and the Hobart Cenotaph.
The Battle of Britain took place during World War II between 10 July 1940 and 31 October 1940 and was the first major military campaign fought entirely by air forces.
35 Australians flew combat operations during the campaign, with at least 10 killed in action.
WHERE TO SEE THE FLYPASTS
- 1:15PM Saturday 16 September 2023 above Constitution Dock
- Between 11:00AM – 11:50AM Sunday 17 September 2023 above the Hobart Cenotaph and Queen’s Domain
