Remarks: A RAAF No.1 Sqn Rhino rolls onto the ramp after her aerial display. This is the type's first participation in Avalon Airshow since its arrival in Australia in March 2010. Avalon International Airshow 2011
Remarks: Under-side view of RAAF 1 Squadron F/A-18F 'Rhino' A44-204 doing a 'Dirty Pass / Garbage Run' (with everything hanging out). Photo taken at the Avalon International Airshow on Saturday morning 05Mar2011. The Super Hornet, in RAAF 1 Squadron markings, was flying over Rwy 18 in sunny conditions. The pilot performed a high energy display routine (to up-stage the Classic Hornet), demonstrating the Rhino's handling qualities with a 'GIB' aboard.
Remarks: Port /top-side view of RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet A44-208, taken at the Avalon International Airshow on Saturday morning 05Mar2011. The 'Rhino', in RAAF 1 Squadron markings, was taking off from Rwy 18, in sunny conditions. The wheels are about to be retracted after a noisy take-off. The pilot performed a high energy display routine (to up-stage the Classic Hornet), demonstrating the Rhino's handling qualities, with a 'GIB' aboard. The 'Guy In Back' seat (GIB) is actually the 'Weapons Systems Officer' (WSO).
The Avalon 2011 Rhino flying displays were performed by Pilot Flt Lt Ben Johnson and WSO Sqn Ldr Grant Fifield. [This image is the 'Box Photo' for newly released Limited Edition Hasegawa plastic assembly kit Number 01986, 1/72 scale F/A-18F Super Hornet "R.A.A.F." (April 2012.)]
