Two More Australian Army Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook Helicopters Pass Through Rockhampton Airport Heading South to Bushfire Zone

On Wednesday 15 January, a further two Australian Army Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook helicopters were noted passing through Rockhampton Airport while heading South to provide support during the current bushfire crisis gripping parts of Australia.

An Australian Army Chinook loads hay bales on Kangaroo Island

The two Chinooks were believed to be A15-302 and A15-307, and they arrived in formation from Townsville as "Brahman 32".  After taking on fuel, they continued to RAAF Base Amberley.

They join four other Chinooks - flown by the Army's 5th Aviation Regiment (C Squadron) based at Townsville - as well as four Townsville-based Australian Army NH Industries MRH-90 Multi-Role Helicopters, which have all deployed South in recent weeks.

An Australian Army Chinook lands on HMAS Adelaide

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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