RAAF BASE RICHMOND TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS WITH AIRSHOW

20 June 2025

The Albanese Government is proud to announce that the RAAF Base Richmond will celebrate its 100th anniversary with the RAAF Richmond Airshow at the base this September.

The local community and attendees will have the chance to experience the Air Force flying shows and ground exhibits showcasing Australian Defence Force capabilities and defence industry.

The Airshow will take place over the weekend of 27 and 28 September 2025.

Gates will open at 9.00am, with flying displays to be conducted from 11.00am to 4.30pm.

Tickets will go on sale by mid-August, with ticketing details to be announced shortly.

Further information is available at www.airforce.gov.au/news-events/events/raaf-richmond-airshow-2025.

Quotes attributable to Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles:

“The Albanese Government is proud to see the RAAF Airshow return to RAAF Base Richmond this year.

“The Airshow celebrates the rich history of RAAF Base Richmond in supporting the Hawkesbury region.

“This Airshow showcases our incredible ADF personnel and capabilities to the local community.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman:

“Following the success of last year’s open day, the 2025 RAAF Richmond Airshow will build on the strong connection that RAAF Base Richmond already has with the Hawkesbury community.

“I look forward to sharing with local residents, and many local and interstate visitors, the 100-year base celebrations at the Airshow.”

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