THE HON JOEL FITZGIBBON MP
Minister for Defence
Thursday, 26 February 2009
022/2009
DEFENCE MINISTER TO MAKE MAJOR CAPABILITY
ANNOUNCEMENT IN RELATION TO AUSTRALIA’S
FUTURE AIR COMBAT CAPABILITY
Who:
The Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, Minister for Defence.
What:
Defence Minister will a make major capability announcement,
whilst welcoming the Boeing and United States Navy Super
Hornet team, visiting Australia for the Australian International Air
Show.
Where:
RAAF Base Williamtown, Medowie Road, Williamtown.
When:
Friday, 27 February 2009.
Time:
7:30am.
Media should gather at the security gate for pass issue.
The Minister will meet the Super Hornet team, which is in Australia for the
Australian International Airshow at Avalon, Victoria, on 10-15 March 2009.
A United States Navy early model Block I F/A-18F Super Hornet and one of
the Royal Australian Air Force’s classic F/A-18 Hornet aircraft will be on
display.
Media Notes:
Media must present current photo identification from their organisation.
Media Contacts:
Jack Smith (Joel Fitzgibbon):
02 6277 7800 or 0408 116 423
Defence Media Liaison (Danielle Kuhn):
02 9359 2787 or 0405 310 176
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