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INSANE: More sonic booms likely over nt raaf base | Rare Historical Photos

The RAAF flagged more sonic booms from supersonic F-35A Lightning II aircraft at NT's Tindal base. (Kelly Barnes/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

More sonic booms from the RAAF's new supersonic F-35A Lightning II aircraft may be heard over the Katherine area in the Northern Territory with the new fighters now operating out of the Tindal base, the defence force says.

Air Combat Group Commander Tim Alsop, says supersonic flights will occur more frequently with the F-35A compared to the older F/A-18A/B Classic Hornets because of the design of the new jets.

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