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

On Thursday 17 October, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7DF(BBJ) A36-001 was noted in the skies of Central Queensland, completing what looked to be a training flight out of Canberra.

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It was heard to be flying as "Envoy 50" 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 before eventually landing at Townsville where it appeared to be spending the night.

UPDATE!  On Friday 18 October, A36-001 "Envoy 50" 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 to the Gold Coast before it eventually returned to Canberra.

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