On Wednesday 13 July, several helicopter sorties were flown, while United States Marine Corps (USMC) Lockheed KC-130J, 167983 (Tail Code QD-983) of the VMGR-152 Unit paid another quick visit.
Locals also spotted a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES (BBJ) AWACS "Wedgetail" aircraft performing a missed-approach onto Runway 15. The aircraft was noted using the callsign "Wedgetail 05" making the serial of the aircraft A30-005.
There were reports that a Wedgetail was on the ground at the airport as well.
On Thursday 14 July, there were yet again numerous helicopter sorties to Shoalwater Bay.
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Two Royal Australian Navy (RAN) helicopter arrivals did make the day a little more interesting.
Firstly, RAN Westland Sea King Mk.50A - serial N16-239 - Code '21' was noted alongside sisterships N16-125 (Code '10') and N16-118 (Code '07').
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Later, RAN Sikorsky S-70B/SH-60 Seahawk N24-009 arrived and departed as "Tiger 78".
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