DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6265 3343, Fax: 02 6265 6946
MSPA 139/09
Friday, 24 April 2009
ANZAC DAY FLYPAST
WHAT:
Three F/A-18 Hornets will conduct a flypast over the Australian War
Memorial as part of ANZAC Day commemorations.
WHEN:
Approximately 11.44am on Saturday, 25 April 2009, at the conclusion
of the National ANZAC Day Ceremony. Please note that the timing of
the flypast is dependent on the finish time of the veterans’ march.
WHERE:
The Hornets will track from the south-west of Canberra over
Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin and ANZAC Parade on descent
to 1000ft for the flypast of the parade at the Australian War Memorial.
The formation will depart to the east passing directly over Mount
Ainslie.
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY:
A spokesperson is available for interviews.
MEDIA NOTE:
Assistance is sought from the media in notifying the Canberra community of this
planned aircraft activity, including the noise which may be experienced.
MEDIA CONTACT: Defence Media Liaison: 02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
NEWS 
