Hercules C130J Flare Drop Melbourne

[Hans Tucker]

C130J Hercules transport aircraft will perform a flare drop over the bay near St Kilda this Sunday 24 February.

This event will start at about 8pm with a test pass (to verify no boats are in the area), followed by a second pass to dispense up to 240 flares in 10 seconds from an altitude of approximately 300 metres.

For more details, including a description and diagram of the flight plan, check out the link.

http://www.airforce.gov.au/News/Hercules_flare_drop_over_Port_Phill ip_Bay/?RAAF-7O01EP6uhP8LQOkTohxzwxHu6WaulQJb

[leinad]

Oh this Sunday! Damn for a minute there I thought this was Avalon Sunday arvo.

[Chif]

That will look absolutely insane!! Wish I was there to see it. I haven't been to an air show or anything similar since I was young. I must keep an eye out for things in my area.

[fubar]

It was a big bust Plane had tech difficulties and cancelled there were thousands of disappointed melbournians but at least we all got to see a beautiful sunset thanks to the smoke from fires