Pair of The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Boeing CH-47F Chinook Helicopters Return South from Townsville via Rockhampton Airport - Plus More!

On Thursday 13 February, the two Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook helicopters that have been based at Townsville assisting with flood relief efforts, returned South to their home base at the Oakey Army Aviation Centre.  Again, they popped into Rockhampton Airport for fuel during their journey South.

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They were again identified as '88168' flying as "Celtic" and '88166' flying as "Cyclops".

During the afternoon they departed to Oakey together as "Celtic-Combined".

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 13 February, Helicorp (Australian Army) Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 helicopter VH-YBG as "Wombat 11" also arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Townsville and then also departed to Oakey.  It too has been assisting with the flood relief efforts in North Queensland.

Later, fellow Helicorp (Australian Army) Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 helicopter VH-YBF was noted flying around Bowen Aerodrome as "Warhorse 1" while on a flight out of and back to Townsville.

Finally, also on Thursday 13 February, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Alenia C-27J Spartan transport aircraft A34-008 as "Wallaby 06" was noted at Bundaberg Airport.  It looked to fly up from and then return to RAAF Base Amberley.  Later A34-008, now as "Wallaby 50" was again noted flying around Bundaberg Airport, as well as Taroom, while on another flight out of and back to Amberley.

Photo taken by Clint Ryan  ©