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Sunday, 23 July

09:00

Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Australian Army Exercise Sea Raider - More Amphibious Beach Landing and More Helicopter Action Around Bowen Central Queensland Plane Spotting

Over the first week of July 2023, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) conducted Exercise Sea Raider across the coast of North Queensland.

After completing Exercise Sea Explorer 2023, and a short stay at Townsville, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Canberra-class landing helicopter dock (LHD) ship HMAS Adelaide (III) (L01), along with the Bay-class landing ship HMAS Choules (L100), have again been in waters off Bowen. They have been the launching points for various amphibious landing exercises on the Bowen foreshore, as well as multiple helicopter insertions of personnel and equipment into the Bowen township.

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Saturday, 22 July

23:09

Avcair (Avgunn) LearJet 60 Bizjet VH-OLJ at Rockhampton Airport - Plus More! Central Queensland Plane Spotting

An aircraft we haven't seen in Central Queensland for quite some time in the form of Avcair (Avgunn) LearJet 60 bizjet VH-OLJ was noted visiting Rockhampton Airport over the weekend.

It looked to arrive from Archerfield on Saturday 15 July and then return there on Sunday 16 July.

Meanwhile, also on Sunday 16 July, Hughes Aviation (Hughes Pastoral Group) (Gympie) Pilatus PC-12//47E NGX VH-8HP was noted departing Mackay Airport for Miranda Downs before it then flew to Mount Isa and Lake Nash. During the afternoon it flew from there to Emerald Airport and Keeroongooloo.

LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFB "Ambulance 624" landed at Mackay Airport from Cairns and Townsville before then flew down to Brisbane. Sistership, VH-OFC "Ambulance 634" visited Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane early on Saturday 15 July.

While also on Sunday, Sydney-registered Robinson R44 II helicopter VH-YEO flew up from Tyagarah to call into Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast), Rockhampton and Mackay Airports before finishing the day at the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour. It looked to have departed Sydney on Saturday 15 July.

UPDATE! Over the subsequent days, VH-YEO has ended up flying through Far North Queensland and on to Darwin.

Property Maintenance Australia P/L Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-WJA departed Hamilton Island Airport for Dubbo. It had arrived from there last Sunday 9 July.

Victoria-based Cessna 402C VH-ZMG flew up from Scone and Tamworth to Emerald Airport before it then continued to Cairns.

And making its first visit into CQ, new Wettenhall Air Service new Textron (Cessna) 525 CitationJet M2 VH-8RT flew up from Tocumwal to Roma Airport and then Ayr.

VH-8RT was only registered in the middle of June after being delivered at N513MW e...

22:47

Helicorp (Toll) Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 Helicopter VH-XIU Takes to the air from Rockhampton Airport as "Rescue 902" Central Queensland Plane Spotting

Late on Sunday 16 July, Helicorp (Toll) Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 helicopter VH-XIU "Rescue 902" took to the air from Rockhampton Airport to complete a flight to Camp Growl within the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) and back to Rockhampton Airport.

It then flew back to Camp Growl and stayed there.

The Agusta has been deployed there in support of the upcoming joint Military Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.

Photo taken by Steve Vit

12:02

Helibiz / Heli Lift Bell 205A-1 VH-WOC (ex P2-HBX) Spotted at Rockhampton Airport Heading North - Plus More! Central Queensland Plane Spotting

On Friday 14 July, recently registered Helibiz / Heli Lift Bell 205A-1 VH-WOC was spotted as it arrived into Rockhampton Airport. It looked to have flown up from Redcliffe via the Sunshine Coast and Bundaberg Airport.

The only recently re-registered Huey helicopter looked to be previously operated by Heli Niugini in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as P2-HBX.

UPDATE! On Saturday 15 May, VH-WOC continued from Rockhampton Airport to Mackay Airport and then the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour where it seems that it might be now based.

Another interesting helicopter that seemed to be flying 'with' Helicopter Resources (Tasmania) Aerospatiale AS.350B2 Squirrel VH-SRB which also landed at Rockhampton Airport after flying up Tassie via all stops including Roma Airport.

UPDATE! On Saturday 15 May, VH-SRB departed Rockhampton Airport but only flew to Mackay Airport.

And LifeFlight Agusta Westland AW139 helicopter VH-XIA "Guardian 10" flew up from Archerfield to Townsville via Gladstone and Mackay Airports. It was spotted departing Mackay Airport and is possibly being deployed to North Queensland for upcoming Military Exercises.

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11:16

American-registered but Australian-based Gulfstream Aerospace G-V-SP (G550) Bizjet N360LF Arrives into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More! Central Queensland Plane Spotting

On Thursday 13 July, American-registered but Australian-based Gulfstream Aerospace G-V-SP (G550) bizjet N360LF was noted arriving into Hamilton Island Airport from Sydney.

At the time of writing, it appears that the Gulfstream is staying for at least the night.

UPDATE! On Monday 17 July, N360LF departed Hamilton Island Airport and returned to Sydney.

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 13 July, (former?) Central Highlands Aerial Services (CHAS) Cessna 208 Caravan VH-LMZ landed at Blackall Airport from Archerfield.

Beech 95-B55 VH-MYM visited Rockhampton Airport from its Gayndah Aerodrome base.

The Queensland Police Service (Airwing) (State of Queensland) Raytheon B1900D VH-PSK called into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and Mount Isa. It later returned to Cairns.

The Queensland Government Airwing (State of Queensland) Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-SGQ also popped into Rockhampton Airport but from Brisbane and Townsville. It later returning to the capital.

Microflite Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-8MF flew up from Melbourne (Moorabbin) to Hamilton Island Airport.

UPDATE! On Sunday 16 July, VH-8MF departed Hamo and returned to Hamo.

Finally, also on Thursday 13 July, re-painted 'classic' Great Western Aviation Beech B200 King Air VH-XGV landed at the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site from Archerfield. It then returned there via the Sunshine Coast.

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10:21

Aerlink (formerly Hevilift) ATR 72-500 turboprop VH-FVY Spotted at Mackay Airport on new FIFO run to Moranbah Airport - Plus More! Central Queensland Plane Spotting

On Tuesday 11 July, Aerlink (formerly Hevilift) ATR 72-500 turboprop VH-FVY was spotted at Mackay Airport soon after it had arrived from Moranbah Airport as HT722. It had earlier flown up from Brisbane to Moranbah Airport as HT715. This seems to be a new Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) run and it seems to have operated since the start of June.

VH-FVY then departed Mackay Airport and returned to Moranbah Airport and then Brisbane as HT721/719.

While a trio of Seair Pacific / Istlecote Textron Aviation (Cessna) 208B Caravans were noted completing some Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) runs in the region.

VH-TQI and VH-TLH arrived into Rockhampton Airport from the Gold Coast and Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport respectively before then both departing to the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site and back to Rockhampton Airport. VH-TQI then departed to Lady Elliott Island, while VH-TLH departed back to Hervey Bay Airport.

VH-TFB arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Hervey Bay and Maryborough Airports before it then departed to Middlemount Aerodrome. It then flew back to Hervey Bay Airport.

And there was the 'usual' Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) charter movements including DeGunst Transport P/L Textron (Cessna) 208 Caravan VH-NPZ which completed its weekly FIFO run from Bundaberg Airport to Nebo Aerodrome and back to Bundy direct.

Southern Airlines Beech B200 King Air VH-AMF completed the weekly FIFO charter flight up to Moranbah Airport. It flew up from Latrobe Valley and Bourke to Moranbah Airport before then heading back South to those places and then Melbourne (Moorabbin).

And Hinterland Aviation Cessna 208 Caravan VH-TFS flew down from Townsville to Mackay Airport then out to Labona and back to Mackay Airport and then back to Townsville as HND2290/1/2/3.

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10:09

Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk 'Romeo' Helicopter N48-018(918) "Tiger 18" Calls into Bundaberg Airport Central Queensland Plane Spotting

On Wednesday 12 July, Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk 'Romeo' naval combat helicopter N48-018 (Code 918) "Tiger 18" was spotted visiting Bundaberg Airport.

It appears to have made a special 'family' visit with personnel noted having photos with locals who turned out to see the Seahawk.

It is believed that the Seahawk arrived from and departed back to the Royal Australian Navy's Hobart-class air warfare destroyer HMAS Brisbane (DDG 41) which is in the area.

Photo taken by Hayden Matthew Alexander

10:00

Australian Army Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook Helicopter A15-301 "Chainsaw 12" Pops into Rockhampton Airport Central Queensland Plane Spotting

On Wednesday 12 July, Australian Army Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook helicopter A15-301 was spotted visiting Rockhampton Airport. It was heard to be using the radio callsign of "Chainsaw 12" and flew in from and back out to the North-East - possibly from and back to the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA).

It is also believed that the Chinook also recently deployed to the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Adelaide which seems to be in waters near Shoalwater Bay.

Sincere thanks to local photogra...

09:54

RAAF Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Aircraft A30-005 "Wedgetail 04" Missed Approach at Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport - Plus More! Central Queensland Plane Spotting

On Tuesday 11 July, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-005 was noted completing airwork at Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport.

File photo

The Wedgetail was flying as "Wedgetail 04" and looked to fly up from RAAF Williamtown to complete the airwork which included several missed approaches. It then returned to Williamtown.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 11 July, Australian Army Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook helicopter A15-301 was noted back at Rockhampton Airpor this time as "Chainsaw 31". It is thought that it arrived from and then departed back to the Royal Australian Nay (RAN) ship HMAS Adelaide - or possibly is even deployed into the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) ahead to joint Military Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS23) which gets underway in the coming days.

Finally, also on Tuesday 11 July, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Alenia C-27J Spartan transport aircraft A34-005 "Wallaby 46" looked to complete some late airwork at Miles Airport while on a flight out of and back to RAAF Base Amberley.

Friday, 21 July

00:46

INTERVIEW: Freddie Ponton Why NATO is Failing in Ukraine "IndyWatch Feed National"

Why the Wests experimental a la carte approach to fighting their seemingly cock-sure yet obtuse proxy war against Russia has netted such terrible results for Ukraine.

In this episode of the Patrick Henningsen Show on TNT Radio which aired on July 19, 2023, Patrick talks with independent French researcher and journalist Freddie Ponton, discusses US-UK-NATOs military debacle in Ukraine, and why the Wests experimental a la carte approach to fighting their seemingly cock-sure yet obtuse proxy war against Russia has netted such terrible results for Ukraine, while simultaneously pushing Europe into financial deficit. All this and more. Listen:

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