Eastbound in a fast jet: Rotorua Skyhawk pilot returns to home skies in RAAF F-35A

Flying one of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II aircraft around the country was a pilot who started his career in the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) No. 75 Squadron, cutting his teeth on the A-4 Skyhawks. 15 September, 2026 “It’s been a bit of a homecoming,” Squadron Leader Jason “Easty”Continue reading “Eastbound in a fast jet: Rotorua Skyhawk pilot returns to home skies in RAAF F-35A”

Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II at RNZAF Base Ohakea

Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II at RNZAF Base Ohakea

Ohakea to host Australian F-35A jets on joint training visit

Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base Ohakea will host the first visit to New Zealand by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets next week. 04 September, 2026 Chief of Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb says the visit is to conduct joint exercises with the New Zealand Army andContinue reading “Ohakea to host Australian F-35A jets on joint training visit”