An F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter from the RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) left the runway during takeoff which forced the pilots to eject from the aircraft. The fighter was taking off with seven other Super Hornets from Amberely Air Force Base, Queensland, Australia, this Tuesday (08/12).
The pilots had no injuries and are doing well. The Super Hornet was damaged in the nose gear.
Two pilots have been forced to eject after a major incident at a RAAF base in Queensland. #7NEWS https://t.co/6CVU5MyJBL
— 7NEWS Sydney (@7NewsSydney) December 8, 2020
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The RAAF operates the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler jets. 24 Super Hornets are assigned to No. 1 Squadron which received the new aircraft between March 2010 and December 2010 when the unit declared IOC (Initial Operating Capability)
In addition, the air force also acquired 12 EA-18G Growlers. Production of the first RAAF Electronic Attack variant of the Super Hornet began in 2015 and the first aircraft was delivered in 2017 to 6 Squadron.
In addition to the Super Hornets fleet, the RAAF also operates its newest combat vector, the F-35A stealth from Lockheed Martin.
