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Hit by a sonic boom, locals say the RAAF went quiet: Guardian 10 News First investigation
At 10.37am on 26 June 2023, the sleepy Queensland town of Greenvale was rocked by a gigantic blast in the sky. The 'blast' was an F-35, the most advanced aircraft in the Royal Australian Air Force, breaking the sound barrier directly overhead. Locals told the Guardian's Andrew Messenger the shockwave in its wake shattered windows, smashed light fittings and shook roofs. In a joint Guardian and 10 News First investigation, they say the RAAF has been quiet ever since
