Alliance Airlines Fokker F-70 VH-NKQ Brings Queensland Maroons Rugby League Team to Charleville Airport - Plus More!

A fantastic day in Charleville on Tuesday 28 May with the mighty Queensland Maroons Rugby League football team calling in for a very popular fan day.  The Maroons flew into Charleville Airport on board Alliance Airlines Fokker F-70 VH-NKQ which touched down from Brisbane early as UTY3360.

VH-NKQ at Brisbane Airport shortly after returning from Charleville

During the visit to Charleville, the mighty Maroons took part in a meet and greet followed by an open training session at the Charleville Showgrounds.

During the afternoon, VH-NKQ returned to Brisbane as UTY3361.

Meanwhile, also noted visiting Charleville Airport, also on Tuesday 28 May was Hevilift Australia (Fixed Wing Division) ATR 42-320 VH-YWH which presumably visited in support of the Maroons fan day. It arrived from and later departed back Brisbane as HT405/406.

While arriving into Charleville Airport on Monday 27 May and then noted also in support of Maroons visit was RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Bell 412EP VH-XCK which has been repainted into a striking maroon colour scheme.

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Finally, on the lighter side of other movements, one notable General Aviation (GA) visitor to also be noted visiting Charleville Airport, also on Tuesday 28 May was Brisbane-based SOCATA TBM 700 VH-PGA.  The familiar SOCATA - formerly registered N700BK - was noted arriving from Archerfield and Moura Airports and later departing to Nappa Merrie.

A great day!