Two Australian Army Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook Helicopters Pass Through Rockhampton Airport Heading Back to Townsville

On Monday 20 January, two Australian Army Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook helicopters were noted passing through Rockhampton Airport while heading North to Townsville following a deployment to the Southern states of Australia where they assisted in the relief operations during the current bushfire crisis.

A15-301 photographed operating out of RAAF Base East Sale recently

The two Chinooks were believed to be A15-301 and A15-303, and they arrived in formation from RAAF Base Amberley as "Chainsaw".  After taking on fuel, they continued 'home' to Townsville.

Four Chinooks - flown by the Army's 5th Aviation Regiment (C Squadron) based at Townsville - remain in the Southern states, along with four Townsville-based Australian Army NH Industries MRH-90 Multi-Role Helicopters.

An Australian Army Chinook loads hay bales on Kangaroo Island

The ADF is continuing to support Emergency Management Australia in firefighting efforts around the country by providing transport and other capabilities including aviation, logistics, engineering and accommodation.

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