United States Navy (USN) Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk 168538 / RB-07 of the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25) 'Island Knights' Pops into Rockhampton Airport as "Knightrider 07"

On Friday 28 June, United States Navy (USN) Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk (Knighthawk) helicopter 168538 / RB-07 was photographed by local plane spotter Kayanne H soon after it arrived into Rockhampton Airport as "Knightrider 07".

It looked to arrive from the USS Wasp (LHD-1), which is currently in the area to participate in the forthcoming joint Military Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 (TS19).

After being joined on the Northern Military Hardstand by an Australian Army Blackhawk - see Blog post above for more - the US Navy Knighthawk was later photographed departing Rockhampton Airport and returning to the Ship.

The Knighthawk is flown by the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25) "Island Knights" and is presently deployed and assigned with CVW-5 on board USS Wasp (LHD-1). It is also reported that the "Island Knights" squadron is based at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

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

All photos taken by Kayanne Hardsman  ©