Royal Australian Air Force Airbus A330 MRTT (KC-30A) on approach, showing distinctive military equipment.

Royal Australian Air Force Airbus A330 MRTT (KC-30A) rotating during takeoff, showing off its classic grey military livery.

A USMC Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey shown in vertical hover, demonstrating its distinctive tiltrotor configuration at a major airport.

A rare U.S. government Gulfstream G550 (C-37B) on the ramp in government livery during golden hour.

A rare sight: United States Coast Guard Gulfstream G550 (C-37B) in official livery taxiing at a major international airport.

Ultra-rare Airbus A340-500 VIP transport of the Royal Thai Air Force, one of the few government operators of this legendary ultra-long-range four-engine jet.

RAAF F-35A Lightning II in high-speed pass, afterburner engaged, trailing vortices against dramatic sky.

BAC Jet Provost T5A XW295 in classic RAF silver/yellow trainer markings performs a banking display under clear blue skies.

Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II climbing skyward during a demonstration flight.

A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II (A35-072) soars in beautiful light, showing off its advanced stealthy contours and the distinctive heat haze from its powerful engine.

Royal Air Force Airbus A400M Atlas ZM404 climbing out, showcasing its distinctive eight-bladed propellers.

Royal Australian Air Force Boeing 737-700BBJ (A62-002) on rollout at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, primarily serving VIP and government transport duties.

Lockheed P-2 Neptune in former RAAF colors shows its classic four-engine maritime patrol configuration during a banked display.

A Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk naval helicopter in flight, demonstrating its role as a maritime patrol and support platform.

A formation flight of three General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark supersonic tactical bombers in clean configuration, demonstrating their distinctive swing-wing design.

Two Pilatus PC-9s of the RAAF Roulettes aerobatic team taxi for an airshow performance, featuring their distinctive red, white, and blue livery.

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk on short final or landing roll, possibly at the Richmond air show , showcasing its compact naval attack design.

A Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk (or closely related SH-60 Seahawk) military utility helicopter in flight.

Airworthy Gloster Meteor in classic RAF colors displayed at an airshow, taxiing before a crowd.