Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Boeing B757-200 NZ7572 Arrives into Rockhampton Airport One More Time as "Kiwi 009"

On Monday 8 July, Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Boeing B757-2K2 NZ7572 was photographed arriving into Rockhampton Airport.  It was the third visit in four days by the B757 which once again, looked to bring in equipment and personnel to town to participate in the joint Military Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 (TS19).

NZ7572 looked to initially fly from RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai to RNZAF Base Ohakea near Palmerston North.  It then flew across the ditch to Rocky.  NZ7572 was heard to be using the flight number and radio callsign of "Kiwi 009".

After unloading some personnel and their bags, NZ7572 looked to be prepared to stay for at least night, remaining parked on the Northern Military Hardstand at Rockhampton Airport.

UPDATE!  On Tuesday 9 July, NZ7572 "Kiwi 009" was set to depart but suffered a hydraulic issue including a reported leak.  It then remained parked at Rockhampton Airport awaiting repairs.

Photos taken by Scott Harris and 'IAD'  ©