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RAAF F-35A Lightning IIWilliamtown aviation coverage

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A busy run of military, airline and regional aviation.

TheGroundCrew has recently been covering major movements through RAAF Base Williamtown, new airline activity and aviation events across the Hunter and beyond.

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