Aerorescue (AMSA) Dornier 328-100 VH-PPV "Rescue 441" Around Mackay Airport Saturday Night

An interesting visitor around Mackay late on Saturday 2 May was the Cairns-based Aerorescue (AMSA - Australian Maritime Safety Authority) Dornier 328-100 VH-PPV "Rescue 441".

File photo taken by 'AC'  ©

It initially flew South from Cairns and arrived at Mackay Airport to take on fuel.  It then departed on a search and rescue flight near Mackay and eventually landed back at Mackay.  It then returned to Cairns.