Some More Stunning Photos of Recent Visitors to Rockhampton Airport

Local plane spotter Phil M has sent through some simply stunning images he's captured at Rockhampton Airport over the last couple of weeks.

On Tuesday 26 August, McDermott Aviation Group / Machjet International Beech B200 King Air VH-MWZ was captured by Phil departing to parts unknown.  I believe it arrived into Rocky the previous week and was parked on the Northern end of the Rockhampton Airport apron.

Then on Wednesday 27 August, Partenavia P.68 Observer VH-PGN was captured as it popped into Rocky.  The little twin is registered in New South Wales however it wears "Island Hopper" titles and has been reportedly involved in whale watching flights.

Also on Wednesday 27 August, Phil captured QantasLink Dash-8-Q400 Next Gen VH-LQM - as we mentioned below - flying South as QLK2301 and looking resplendent in its 'Recognise' colour scheme.

And finally on Wednesday 27 August, Phil captured some nice late afternoon photos of Virgin Australia Boeing B737-800 VH-YVA as it departed Rockhampton for Brisbane as VOZ1248.

Meanwhile, last Thursday 21 August the Queensland Government Airwing (State of Queensland) Raytheon Hawker 850XP bizjet VH-SGY called in carrying State Premier Campbell Newman.  After overnighting, Phil captured these stunning early morning images on Friday 22 August of the Hawker as it sat in the early morning sun.

He also managed to capture a couple of photos of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) ATR 72-500 VH-FVL as it prepared for departure as VOZ1234 to Brisbane.

Certainly some lovely images from Phil - we thank him sincerely for sending them through and allowing us to share them with you!

All photos taken by Phil M  ©

Stunning Photos of the Army Blackhawks Ferrying Through Rockhampton Airport Recently

Over the last couple of week, various Central Queensland Airports have, at various times, played host six Australian Army Sikorsky S-70A-9 Blackhawk helicopters, which have ferried South from Townsville to Amberley and ultimately, Sydney.  This post focuses on the action at Rockhampton Airport as captured in stunning fashion by local plane spotter Phil M

Initially, Blackhawks A25-103 and A25-108 called into Rocky last Thursday 21 August.

Also on Thursday 21 August, A25-101 overflew Rocky and landed at Gladstone.

Then on Friday 22 August, A25-213 and A25-106 called into Rockhampton Airport.

And then finally this week on Tuesday 26 August, A25-111 called into Rocky from Townsville, with reports that "Barbarian" could be the last Blackhawk to depart Townsville.

Sincere thanks to Phil for allowing us to share these wonderful images of a fantastic, yet sad week, where we said farewell to the Blackhawk helicopter from Central and North Queensland skies.  Thanks mate!

All photos taken by Phil M  ©