Military Exercise Talisman Saber 2013: Open Day at Rockhampton Showgrounds on Sunday

Under cloudy but mostly clear skies, the Talisman Saber 2013 Open Day was held at the Rockhampton Showgrounds on Sunday 14 July.

Displays included light and heavy vehicles, troop carriers, bushmasters, as well heavy lifting and other trucks.  Weaponry was on display by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) as well.

On the bottom oval at the Showgrounds, an Australian Army Sikorsky S-70A-9 Blackhawk Helicopter - A25-225 - was on open display.

Nearby, an Australian Army Commonwealth CA-32 (Bell 206B/OH-58A) Kiowa helicopter - A17-040 - was also on open display.

Perhaps the most popular visitor at the Open Day was a United States Navy (USN) Sikorsky HH-60H Seahawk helicopter.  The Seahawk - flown by the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85 (HSC-85) "Firehawks" - was noted to be 165257 / NW-311.

It was certainly a lovely day, and the combined forces, as well as the Rockhampton Regional Council should be congratulated on running such a successful day!