If you looked skyward on Friday afternoon, you would have noticed a couple of RAAF aircraft getting in some practice.
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The EA-18G aircraft, or Growlers, had come down from Amberly Base in Queensland to carry out instrument landing approach training and familiarisation operations at Tamworth Airport.
An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach assists pilots to land at night or in poor weather conditions.
The ability to land at alternate airfields is an essential part of pilot training on the Growler aircraft.
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For further information on RAAF Amberley flying activities, members of the community are encouraged to contact 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362) and ask to be connected to RAAF Base Amberley, or log on to the website to receive updates on Super Hornet/Growler aircraft flying activities – see link