RAAF Hornets replaced by Lightning IIs

No.77 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force has operated the F/A-18A/B Hornet since 1987, based at RAAF Base

Williamtown, New South Wales. The squadron’s Hornets will now be replaced by the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, transition to the Lightning II having started in January. The remaining RAAF Hornet squadron is No.75 at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory.