Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail A30-003 Missed Approach at Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport

On Thursday 18 January, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-003 was noted completing a missed approach at Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport.

A30-003 on approach to Rockhampton Airport  (File photo)

It appears that A30-003 flew up from the South.  After completing its airwork, the Wedgetail flew to the Gold Coast.  A30-003 was noted to be using the radio callsign of "Wedgetail 15".

Meanwhile, on Wednesday 17 January, an unidentified RAAF Beech B350 Super King Air flying as "Dingo 04" was noted completing airwork at both Longreach and Birdsville Airports while on a flight out of and back to Townsville.

Photo taken by Kayanne Hardsman  ©