Singaporean F15s capable of sonic boom flying over Perth as 'explosion' sound felt in southern suburbs
4 months ago

Singaporean F15s capable of sonic boom flying over Perth as 'explosion' sound felt in southern suburbs

ABC  

Authorities in Western Australia are investigating widespread reports of a loud booming sound heard and felt across a large area of Perth's southern suburbs. Singaporean F15s in Perth The Royal Australian Air Force has been hosting Singaporean aircraft in airspace over Perth's metropolitan area this month. An airspace management source told the ABC that Singaporean F15s were operating in the area at the time the boom was heard. The Australian Defence Department's website mentions that sonic booms "can be heard up to 50km away in certain weather conditions".

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