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Crowds are wowed at the Pacific Airshow with dazzling displays of aviation, space exploration and STEM ingenuity.

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A group of red aircraft fly in formation above a coastal city.
The RAAF Roulettes conduct an aerial display for crowds on the beach. Photo: LAC Campbell Latch.
The Australian Defence Force is proud to participate in the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2026, from 14 to 16 August. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II, C-130J Hercules, Roulettes and Army’s Red Berets conducted aerial displays at the three-day event, along with 100 Squadron heritage warbirds. On the ground, attendees at Surfers Paradise had the opportunity to get up close to the Air Force Balloon, the interactive flight simulator as well as Combat Support Group vehicles and personnel.
The RAAF Roulettes conduct an aerial display for crowds on the beach. Photo: LAC Campbell Latch.
Several young kids inspect a 3D printing machine.
Students inspect a 3D printer at the Pacific Airshow NXTGN Students with Altitude day.
A military member in a blue jumpsuit talks into a microphone and points up at the sky.
Astronaut GPCAPT Katherine Bennell-Pegg conducts a Q&A session.
A military member puts a pair of VR goggles onto a young boy's head.
A student experiences the Aviation Motivation Program simulator.
The Australian Defence Force is proud to participate in the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2026, from 14 to 16 August. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II, C-130J Hercules, Roulettes and Army’s Red Berets conducted aerial displays at the three-day event, along with 100 Squadron heritage warbirds. On the ground, attendees at Surfers Paradise had the opportunity to get up close to the Air Force Balloon, the interactive flight simulator as well as Combat Support Group vehicles and personnel.
Roulette Four, FLTLT Rich Taylor, throws PC-21 models to school students from Bogangar Primary School. Photo: LAC Campbell Latch.
Six aircraft fly in formation.
A CAC CA-18 Mustang leads a formation of a 100SQN Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII and the RAAF Roulettes. Photo: LAC Campbell Latch
The Australian Defence Force is proud to participate in the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2026, from 14 to 16 August. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II, C-130J Hercules, Roulettes and Army’s Red Berets conducted aerial displays at the three-day event, along with 100 Squadron heritage warbirds. On the ground, attendees at Surfers Paradise had the opportunity to get up close to the Air Force Balloon, the interactive flight simulator as well as Combat Support Group vehicles and personnel.
A RAAF F-35A Lightning II from 2 Operational Conversion Unit releases flares during an aerobatic display. Photo: LAC Campbell Latch.
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