DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE
MSPA 483/10
Wednesday, 13 October, 2010
Hawk flying temporarily suspended
A Hawk aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce experienced a technical fault while taxiing before take-off
on Monday 11 October causing the aircraft to shutdown.
As a safety precaution Hawk flying at both RAAF Base Pearce and RAAF Base Williamtown is
on hold pending further investigation.
Safety as always is our highest priority.
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