On Tuesday 15 September, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-001 was photographed as it climbed out after completing a missed approach at Rockhampton Airport.
It looked to earlier fly up from RAAF Base Williamtown to Rocky via a missed approach at Coffs Harbour. After completing the airwork, A30-001 flew down to RAAF Base Amberley where it landed. It then returned to Williamtown.
A30-001 was heard to be using the radio callsign of "Wedgetail 05".
Of interest, A30-001, which is of the RAAF's Number 2 Squadron, is now wearing new nose art commemorating the upcoming 50th anniversary of the loss of ''Magpie 91'' - a 2 Squadron RAAF Canberra Bomber in Vietnam on 3/11/1970.
Sincere thanks to local plane spotter John L for taking the time to capture and send through these great photos!
All photos taken by John Lee ©
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