A Third Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook Helicopter Passes Through Rockhampton Airport Heading to Townsville

On Friday 7 February, a third Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook helicopter '88165' was noted passing through Rockhampton Airport as "Concorde", looking to head up to Townsville to provide further assistance with the flood relief efforts in North Queensland.

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As with the other Chinooks, it arrived into Rockhampton Airport from the Oakey Army Aviation Centre before later heading to Townsville.

UPDATE!  On Saturday 8 February, RSAF Chinook '88165' again as "Concorde" flew back into Rockhampton Airport from Townsville and then back to Oakey.  The other two RSAF Chinooks remain in Townsville.

As we've mentioned previously, the RSAF Chinooks are flown by the RSAF's 127 Helicopter Squadron which is based at the Sembawang Air Base (SBAB) in Singapore, with a detachment at Oakey.

The squadron goes by the motto of "Strength, Courage, Swiftness", the motto is supported by the squadron motif, a white horse in full battle armour.  

The Chinook '88165' also features an attractive commemorative tail livery to celebrate the 25th year of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Oakey detachment in 2023.

Photo taken by Steve Vit  ©