Exercise Wallaby 2018 - Some Photos of Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Boeing CH-47D Chinook Helicopters at 'Warriors Camp' near Rockhampton Airport

As the Singapore Armed Forces Military Exercise Wallaby 2018 continues, local photographer Russell P popped out to Rockhampton Airport on the public holiday Monday 1 October and has shared with us some spectacular photos captured as a pair of the visiting Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters departed from 'Warriors Camp' to the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA).

The two RSAF Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters were identified as 88188 and 88183 and were heard to depart together to Shoalwater Bay as "Cyclops".

As mentioned, like previous years, most of the RSAF helicopters are utilising the space to land and take off from inside the Australian Army Defence Support Group (DSG) 'Camp Rocky' which is adjacent to Rockhampton Airport.  The RSAF has re-named the DSG as 'Warriors Camp' while they utilise the facility to launch and park some of their helicopters.

Of interest, the Chinook helicopters are flown by the RSAF's 127 Helicopter Squadron which is based at the Sembawang Air Base (SBAB) in Singapore, however as mentioned, the four at Rockhampton are of five that are based at the Oakey Army Aviation Centre.

The squadron goes by the motto of "Strength, Courage, Swiftness", the motto is supported by the squadron motif, a white horse in full battle armour.

Sincere thanks to local photographer Russell P for taking the time to capture and send through these great photos!

All photos taken by Russell Prothero  ©