RAAF Boeing B737-7DF(BBJ) A36-001 Pops into Various CQ Airports While on Training Flight

On Tuesday 31 July, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7DF(BBJ) A36-001 was noted in the skies of Central Queensland, completing what looked to be another training flight out of Canberra, flying up and down the Queensland coast.

A36-001 at Bundaberg Airport recently  (File photo)

It was heard to be flying as "Envoy 35" and was initially noted arriving into Bundaberg Airport from Canberra and Coffs Harbour.  After a short time on the ground, A36-001 departed for Hamilton Island Airport for the North before eventually landing at Townsville where it appeared to be spending the night.

Then on Wednesday 1 August, A36-001 "Envoy 35" was noted departing Townsville for Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport and then Rockhampton Airport where it landed for a short time.  The BBJ then continued South and eventually landed at Sydney.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 31 July, RAAF Beech B350 Super King Air A32-670 "Hudson 36" flew up from the Sunshine Coast and completed airwork, including a missed approach, at Gladstone Airport.  It then flew down to Roma Airport where it again completed airwork before it then returned to the Sunny Coast.

Photo taken by Dan B  ©