Australian Army NH Industries MRH-90 Multi-Role Helicopter A40-039 Passes Through Rockhampton Airport as "Warhorse 1"

The run of visiting military choppers into Central Queensland continued on Friday 9 March when Australian Army NH Industries MRH-90 Multi-Role Helicopter A40-039 was photographed by local plane spotter Daniel B as it visited Rockhampton Airport.

It earlier arrived from the North and departed to RAAF Base Amberley.  A40-039 was heard to be using the radio callsign of "Warhorse 1".

Meanwhile, also on Friday 9 March, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-001 "Wedgetail 12" was noted completing a missed approach at Gladstone Airport.

It appeared to fly up from and then later return to RAAF Base Williamtown.

A30-001 was reportedly joined in the air by fellow RAAF E-7A Wedgetail A30-002 "Wedgetail 11" which completed a missed approach at the Gold Coast before also flying South to Williamtown as well.

Sincere thanks to Daniel B for taking the time to capture and send through these great photos!

All photos taken by Daniel Bishop  ©