A C-17A globemaster cargo plane and an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet flew low over the city of Brisbane, approaching buildings within a distance of 90m at the city of Australia's annual Riverfire event.
Both aircraft had also been conducting drills in Brisbane for the previous two days.
The C-17A globemaster and F/A-18F Super Hornet are both manufactured by Boeing.
Many residents of Brisbane walked out onto the balcony to admire the Australian Defence Force's aircraft.
The two aircraft were operated by Australian air squads stationed in Australia.
The captain of the group Robert Graham has pledged to bring an eye-catching performance of the techniques of Australian air pilots to Australia's largest cultural and artistic event.
People stand on the balconies of apartment buildings watching the C-17A cargo plane passing by.
However, this performance was criticized by residents.
They said the image was reminiscent of the September 11 terrorist attack as well as a warning that even a small mistake could cause disaster.
globemaster aircraft flew low ground in Brisbane during the exercise.
