Several historic military aircraft visited Brisbane as part of the inauguration celebrations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX / XVI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

Pilots and crew pose by their warbirds following their displays at the opening ceremony.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX / XVI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

Aero L-39 Albatros, VH-UKR (c/n 834424) '99,' was the first jet to land on the parallel 01L/19R.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968

This Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, VH-SER (c/n 30-1578), was the first aircraft to use the new facility, doing so on May 4, 2020, to test runway lighting, including precision approach path indicators.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche - СШАUSA - 1962

The first scheduled departure, flight VA781, rotates for Cairns.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-600 / BBJ - СШАUSA - 1998

Brisbane Airport's aircraft rescue and firefighting service provide the customary water salute ahead of the maiden departure.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-600 / BBJ - СШАUSA - 1998

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800, VH-YFW (c/n 41037) "Turquoise Bay", accelerates down 01L/19R as it becomes the first aircraft to depart from the new runway.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-600 / BBJ - СШАUSA - 1998