Thursday 22 September 2016

Williamtown RAAF Base Upgrade Takes Next Step

BY IAN CROUCH

 The $1.5 billion upgrade of the Williamtown RAAF Base has reached a significant milestone.

The extension of one end of the runway has been finished with a Qantas Link flight to Brisbane the first aircraft to use it yesterday.

The 340 metre extension is needed for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jets which are due to arrive in 2018.

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter