RAAF C-130J flies low-level training over the Blue Mountains

Text poster only. Source shows a RAAF C-130J Hercules in low-level flight over forested mountains. — Defence Australia / AC Charles Chillingworth & AC Luke Martin (watch at source) · Link-only (source-hosted; not rehosted)

Defence Australia photos posted Oct. 16, 2026. Defence says a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules conducted low-level formation flying training over the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. Credit on the post names AC Charles Chillingworth and AC Luke Martin.

What: RAAF C-130J flies low-level training over the Blue Mountains
Where: Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
When: Oct 16, 2026
Who: Defence Australia (Department of Defence)
Status: Official release
Warning: Content warning: None. Aircraft training photos; no combat. Graphic level: none.

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Defence Australia (Department of Defence) · Flying low — RAAF C-130J low-level formation flying, Blue Mountains NSW

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Record details

Captured 16 October 2026. Time captured: not stated. Releasing authority: Defence Australia (Department of Defence). Location: Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia.

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Credit: Defence Australia / AC Charles Chillingworth & AC Luke Martin (watch at source). License: Link-only (source-hosted; not rehosted).