AviationNews – The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has officially retired the iconic CT4A trainer aircraft, concluding nearly five decades of aviation history with a final ceremonial flight. On June 18, 2026, the RAAF's 100 Squadron hosted the historic phase-out ceremony at RAAF Base Point Cook, Victoria—the recognized birthplace of Australian military aviation. Nicknamed the "Plastic Parrot" for its distinctive green-and-yellow color scheme and lightweight build, the New Zealand-designed Pacific Aerospace…