Commemoration flypast to recognise 80th anniversary of Katherine bombing

At 10.02am on March 22, the F-35A Lightning II aircraft will approach from the west and pass over the Katherine Museum at approximately 80 metres above the ground and up to 850 kilometres per hour, before returning to RAAF Base Tindal.

On 22 March 1942 during the Second Wold War, Katherine was attacked by the Japanese Navy, marking the southernmost point of the bombing raid on the Northern Territory.

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The Japanese targeted the Katherine airfield, dropping most of their bombs in and around the site, where the Katherine Museum is located today.

All low level flying activities are conducted within strict safety and operational guidelines.

Flying is subject to change due to variables such as air traffic control requirements, weather, and other aviation considerations.

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