As highlighted earlier, preparations for Talisman Saber 2015 has been gaining momentum over recent days and activity at Rockhampton Airport is certainly in no short supply.
Among the more notable movements at the weekend was the arrival of two Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 helicopters which made the short hop north to the beef capital after disembarking HMNZS Canterbury while berthed alongside at Gladstone. The ship had sailed from Wellington, New Zealand.
Purchased to replace the aged Iroquois fleet, the RNZAF operates eight NH90 helicopters and were delivered brand new between 2011 and 2014. To maintain commonality and help reduce costs, it is reported the configuration of the New Zealand NH90's are similar to the Australian MRH-90's.
Many thanks to Rockhampton planespotter Ash Burggraaff for allowing Air Queensland.blogspot to share these magnificent photo's.
RNZAF NH90 NZ3303. (Ash Burggraaff)
RNZAF NH90 NZ3303. (Ash Burggraaff)
RNZAF NH90 NZ3303. (Ash Burggraaff)
Australian Army MRH-90 A40-032. (Ash Burggraaff)
Australian Army MRH-90 A40-032. (Ash Burggraaff)
Australian Army Boeing CH-47D Chinook A15-152. (Ash Burggraaff)
HMNZS Canterbury.
HMNZS Canterbury.
HMNZS Canterbury.
HMNZS Canterbury.