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On short finals for runway 03 as flight JQ 972 from Melbourne at 8:59 am. Jetstar’s A321 are not regular visitors to Perth but due to increased passenger loading for the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne on 3 October, the regular A320 was replaced by the A321.
Photo © Allan Tilley.
On short finals for runway 03 at 9:20 am.
Photo © Allan Tilley.
On short finals for runway 03 at 8:50 am. as flight MK440 from Port Louis, Mauritius.
Photo © Allan Tilley.
VH-XKN was the first jet aircraft for Skippers Aviation, and is seen here on finals for runway 24 at 2:33 pm. Ex PH-LXG, XA-SHH, TC-IED, PH-LXG, XA-LXG, PH-LXG.
Photo © Dylan Thomas.
Wearing a special scheme to celebrate Singapore’s 50th anniversary of independence. Flight TZ008 from Singapore at 5:35pm, headed east at 2,700 feet, before turning right to join the approach to Perth Airport’s runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre
This is the RAAF’s 7th C-17A and was delivered on 29 July 2015 and is seen here on finals for runway 21 at 2:24 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
This is the RAAF’s 7th C-17A and was delivered on 29 July 2015 and is seen here on finals for runway 21 at 2:24 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
This is the RAAF’s 7th C-17A and was delivered on 29 July 2015 and is seen here on finals for runway 21 at 2:24 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
‘STALLION 14’ taking off from runway 21 at 4:29pm to reposition to Pearce. It arrived earlier in the afternoon as part of Exercise NORTHERN SHIELD.
Photo © Marcus Graff
‘STALLION 13’ taking off from runway 21 at 4:04pm to reposition to Pearce. It arrived earlier in the afternoon as part of Exercise NORTHERN SHIELD.
Photo © Marcus Graff
Using callsign ‘DRAGON 10’, taking off from runway 21 at 5:15pm. This arrived earlier that afternoon as part of Exercise NORTHERN SHIELD, which was mainly focused on the area around Learmonth and Exmouth.
Photo © Marcus Graff
This aircraft returned to Perth on 21 September 2015 after being repainted from Network Aviation into QantasLink livery atTownsville. Taking off from runway 21 at 4:50 pm, departing to Paraburdoo, with the moon as a backdrop.
Photo © Marcus Graff
1st visit to Perth, passing over Parkwood, lowering the gear for approach to runway 03 at 5:30 pm.
Photo © Michael Davis.
Recently transferred from Jetstar and painted in Qantas colours, seen here landing on runway 03 at 12:45 pm.
Photo © Clyde Lannan.
On finals for runway 21 at 1:44 pm.
Photo © Clyde Lannan.
Landing on runway 03 at 1:06 pm.
Photo © Clyde Lannan.
Landing on runway 03 at 1:06 pm.
Photo © Clyde Lannan.
Landing on runway 03 at 1:06 pm.
Photo © Clyde Lannan.
Returning to Perth after being repainted in Qantas Link livery in Queensland, seen here landing on runway 03 at 2:40 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Returning to Perth after being repainted in Qantas Link livery in Queensland, seen here landing on runway 03 at 2:40 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Returning to Perth after being repainted in Qantas Link livery in Queensland, seen here landing on runway 03 at 2:40 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taxying for a runway 03 departure at 2:31 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taxying for a runway 03 departure at 1:11 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taxying for a runway 03 departure at 1:11 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taxiing for a runway 03 departure to Singapore at 1:10 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taxiing for a runway 03 departure to Singapore at 1:10 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taxiing for a runway 03 departure to Singapore at 1:10 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Landing on runway 03 at 2:07 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Landing on runway 03 at 2:07 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taking off from runway 21 at 3:46 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taking off from runway 21 at 3:46 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Landing on runway 03 at 2:18 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Landing on runway 03 at 2:18 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Landing on runway 03 at 2:18 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taking off from runway 21 at 4:24 pm. pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taking off from runway 21 at 4:24 pm. pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Landing on runway 03 at 1:53 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Landing on runway 03 at 1:53 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Built in 1977, ex ZS-HTX, N500ZW, TG-MAC, TG-WAE.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Built in 1977, ex ZS-HTX, N500ZW, TG-MAC, TG-WAE.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Previously operating alongside the RAC Rescue helicopter, is now painted in an all white scheme, possibly for resale.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Departing from the front of the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia, after having taken part in their annual ‘Battle of Britain Dawn Patrol’ flypast over Perth earlier in the morning. Built in 1951 and delivered to the Royal Air Force as WG429 on 19 October 1951, it was sold on 10 Aug 1956. Registered 25.3.1958 as VH-RVS with Royal Victorian Aero Club, at Moorabbin Airport, Victoria. Cancelled from register on 6.3.1972 as withdrawn from use. Restored 17.8.1992 as VH-ZAZ to Nicole E Bailey, Mundijong, WA. Registered operator Kevin H Bailey from 27.7.2005.
Photo © David Eyre
This photographic survey aircraft has been operating under the callsign ‘SURVEY 24’. It arrived at Jandakot from Adelaide via Ceduna and Kalgoorlie on 15 September 2015 and has been flying mapping surveys over the Perth and Mandurah metropolitan areas. Built in 1982, ex C-FWCP, C-GKCH, N264WS, F-ODUJ, G-EVNS, (F-ODJP), N88795.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1965, ex P2-PQP, VH-PQP, N8360S.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1976, ex HB-CET, N1740U.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 2001.
Photo © David Eyre
Built in 1977, ex N4969W.
Photo © David Eyre
This aircraft was originally operated as VH-VML by China Southern WA Flying College at Jandakot from 2001 to 2008, when it became 9M-GTM with GGIFA at Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. With the collapse of GGIFA, the aircraft has returned to Jandakot and is stored in the open, near its former operator.
Photo © David Eyre
This aircraft was originally operated as VH-VMK by China Southern WA Flying College at Jandakot from 2001 to 2008, when it became 9M-GGS with GGIFA at Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. With the collapse of GGIFA, the aircraft has returned to Jandakot and is stored in the open, near its former operator.
Photo © David Eyre
This aircraft was originally operated as VH-VMJ by China Southern WA Flying College at Jandakot from 2001 to 2008, when it became 9M-GAR with GGIFA at Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. With the collapse of GGIFA, the aircraft has returned to Jandakot and is stored in the open, near its former operator.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:30pm.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:30pm.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:30pm.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:30pm.
Photo © David Eyre
Acquired in July 2015 from Alliance Airlines together with VH-FWH, this Fokker 100 is now wearing Virgin Australia livery, apart from the missing Flying Lady nose art. On final approach to runway 21 at 5:09pm as VA1484 from Broome.
Photo © David Eyre
Acquired in July 2015 from Alliance Airlines together with VH-FWH, this Fokker 100 is now wearing Virgin Australia livery, apart from the missing Flying Lady nose art. On final approach to runway 21 at 5:09pm as VA1484 from Broome.
Photo © David Eyre
1st Visit to Perth, on short finals for runway 21 at 5:03 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
1st Visit to Perth, on short finals for runway 21 at 5:03 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
First visit to Perth, flight TZ008 from Singapore, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:06 pm. Normally the larger 787-9 Dreamliners are used on this service, but 9V-OJA is reportedly out of service temporarily, and the spare 777-200ER 9V-OTC was unavailable, so this aircraft was used instead. 9V-OFB was delivered on 31 August 2015, a couple of weeks before this photo.
Photo © David Eyre
1st Visit to Perth, on short finals for runway 21 at 5:03 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
First visit to Perth, flight TZ008 from Singapore, on final approach to runway 21 at 5:06 pm. Normally the larger 787-9 Dreamliners are used on this service, but 9V-OJA is reportedly out of service temporarily, and the spare 777-200ER 9V-OTC was unavailable, so this aircraft was used instead. 9V-OFB was delivered on 31 August 2015, a couple of weeks before this photo.
Photo © David Eyre
1st Visit to Perth, on short finals for runway 21 at 5:03 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
1st Visit to Perth, at Gate 54 at 6:36 pm.
Photo © Dylan Thomas.
1st Visit to Perth, just after pushing back at 6:39 pm
Photo © Dylan Thomas.
This aircraft was recently acquired by Qantas for operation with Network Aviation, and is seen here landing on runway 21 at 4:56 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Flight JQ106 to Denpasar (Bali) lining up on runway 03 for takeoff at 3:41pm.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight JQ106 to Denpasar (Bali) lining up on runway 03 for takeoff at 3:41pm.
Photo © David Eyre
VH-NXH is holding on taxiway A11 at 2:52pm for departure on runway 03 as flight QF1806 to Paraburdoo, whilst VH-NXG lands as QF1829 from Port Hedland.
Photo © David Eyre
Landing on runway 03 at 1:10 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Landing on runway 03 at 1:10 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
First visit to Perth – on an emergency medical diversion. Flight EY462 en route from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne diverted to Perth, seen here arriving on runway 21 at 1:29AM. It continued to Melbourne at 3:39AM.
Photo © Marcus Graff
First visit to Perth – on an emergency medical diversion. Flight EY462 en route from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne diverted to Perth, and is seen here parked at Bay 54. It arrived at 1:29AM, and resumed its journey to Melbourne at 3:39AM.
Photo © Marcus Graff
First visit to Perth – on an emergency medical diversion. Flight EY462 en route from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne diverted to Perth, landing at 1:29AM. It is seen here taking off from runway 21 at 3:39AM to resume its journey to Melbourne, where it landed three hours later, at 8:40AM Melbourne time.
Photo © Marcus Graff
VH-HPY was built in 1982, ex N9971S and ZS-KZY. Delivered to Jandakot from South Africa on 22 October 2014, as ZS-KZY (see October 2014 photos). It was officially registered VH-HPY on 11 November 2014.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
VH-HPY was built in 1982, ex N9971S and ZS-KZY. Delivered to Jandakot from South Africa on 22 October 2014, as ZS-KZY (see October 2014 photos). It was officially registered VH-HPY on 11 November 2014.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
VH-HPY was built in 1982, ex N9971S and ZS-KZY. Delivered to Jandakot from South Africa on 22 October 2014, as ZS-KZY (see October 2014 photos). It was officially registered VH-HPY on 11 November 2014.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Flight SA281 to Johannesburg, taking off from runway 21 at 12:04pm.
Photo © Marcus Graff
Flight EK421 to Dubai, taking off from runway 21 at 10:34pm.
Photo © Marcus Graff
Flight EK421 to Dubai, taking off from runway 21 at 10:34pm.
Photo © Marcus Graff
First visit to Perth by 9M-MLS. Flight MH121 from Kota Kinabalu, on final approach to runway 21 at 1:53pm.
Photo © Jimmy Leng
Wearing Virgin Samoa markings, landing on runway 03 at 12:27 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Wearing Virgin Samoa markings, landing on runway 03 at 12:27 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Landing on runway 03 at 6:02 pm.
Photo © Allan Tilley.
Going around after an aborted landing at 5:45 pm.
Photo © Allan Tilley.
About to land on runway 03 at 5:02 pm as Flight VA1436 from Darwin.
Photo © Allan Tilley.
Landing on runway 03 at 4:52 pm.
Photo © Allan Tilley.
Landing on runway 03 while company aircraft 9V-SRQ waits at the holding point ready for departure.
Photo © Allan Tilley.
Landing on runway 03 at 4:26 pm.
Photo © Allan Tilley.
Landing on runway 03 at 3:59 pm as Flight QQ772 from Newman.
Photo © Allan Tilley.
Built in 2013, this aircraft commenced service with WA Police on 4 August 2015.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Built in 2013, this aircraft commenced service with WA Police on 4 August 2015.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Seen here in the compass swing at 1:01 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Seen here in the compass swing at 1:01 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Seen here in the compass swing at 1:01 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Built in 1941, ex BuNo.4269, N3188, N59127, (VH-JDF not taken up). Taking off from runway 06L at 1:43 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Built in 1941, ex BuNo.4269, N3188, N59127, (VH-JDF not taken up). Taking off from runway 06L at 1:43 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Built in 1941, ex BuNo.4269, N3188, N59127, (VH-JDF not taken up). Taking off from runway 06L at 1:43 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taking off from runway 06L at 3:16 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Taking off from runway 06L at 3:16 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
This Navajo is an early production example, built in 1967 and is seen here landing on runway 06L at 2:23 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Built in 1984, ex N41171.
Photo © Michael Davis.
Photo © Michael Davis.
Night take off from runway 03 at 1:18AM to Johor Bahru as ADB1556. The aircraft had arrived in Perth from Johor Bahru on 3 September 2015 as ADB156F.
Photo © Marcus Graff
Night take off from runway 03 at 1:18AM to Johor Bahru as ADB1556. The aircraft had arrived in Perth from Johor Bahru on 3 September 2015 as ADB156F.
Photo © Marcus Graff
Flight EK421 to Dubai, taking off runway 03 at 10:25pm.
Photo © Marcus Graff
Built in 1977, ex N51685, G-SHNN, 9Y-HHA, N280CX.
The Enstrom company was founded in 1959 by mining engineer Rudolph J. “Rudy” Enstrom. He attempted to design his own helicopter without having the necessary skills, and was not very successful, but interested local businessmen backed him and recruited experienced aeronautical engineers. The company’s first production helicopter was the piston-powered Enstrom F-28, produced from 1965. The Enstrom 280 Shark was produced from 1974, and was highly successful. Ownership of the company has changed several times, and it is now owned by Chinese interests, but still based in Michigan, USA.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Built in 1977, ex N51685, G-SHNN, 9Y-HHA, N280CX.
The Enstrom company was founded in 1959 by mining engineer Rudolph J. “Rudy” Enstrom. He attempted to design his own helicopter without having the necessary skills, and was not very successful, but interested local businessmen backed him and recruited experienced aeronautical engineers. The company’s first production helicopter was the piston-powered Enstrom F-28, produced from 1965. The Enstrom 280 Shark was produced from 1974, and was highly successful. Ownership of the company has changed several times, and it is now owned by Chinese interests, but still based in Michigan, USA.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Aircraft in the formation are A23-002, A23-003, A23-005, A23-010, A23-011, A23-014, A23-015, A23-016, A23-019, A23-021, A23-026, A23-033, A23-034, A23-038, A23-044, A23-047, A23-048, A23-054, A23-065, plus another unidentified PC-9 as chase plane. The ‘Thunderbird’ formation was a salute to Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) students of number 240 Pilots’ Course who graduated as military aviators in a ceremony held the next day, on Thursday 3 September 2015 at RAAF Base Pearce, after their 38-week course with 2 Flying Training School (2FTS). The Thunderbird formation is also treated as a training activity for the student pilots. After taking off from RAAF Pearce, the aircraft gathered into their formation to the west of Gingin, before heading south west to pass over Rottnest Island at approximately 3.54pm, heading east over Fremantle at approximately 3.57pm, the follow the Swan River to pass in front of Perth city at approximately 4.00pm. They are seen here over the north eastern suburbs at 4.09pm before passing over RAAF Pearce for a flypast at 4:10pm.
Photo © David Eyre
Aircraft in the formation are A23-002, A23-003, A23-005, A23-010, A23-011, A23-014, A23-015, A23-016, A23-019, A23-021, A23-026, A23-033, A23-034, A23-038, A23-044, A23-047, A23-048, A23-054, A23-065, plus another unidentified PC-9 as chase plane. The ‘Thunderbird’ formation was a salute to Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) students of number 240 Pilots’ Course who graduated as military aviators in a ceremony held the next day, on Thursday 3 September 2015 at RAAF Base Pearce, after their 38-week course with 2 Flying Training School (2FTS). The Thunderbird formation is also treated as a training activity for the student pilots. After taking off from RAAF Pearce, the aircraft gathered into their formation to the west of Gingin, before heading south west to pass over Rottnest Island at approximately 3.54pm, heading east over Fremantle at approximately 3.57pm, the follow the Swan River to pass in front of Perth city at approximately 4.00pm. They are seen here over the north eastern suburbs at 4.09pm before passing over RAAF Pearce for a flypast at 4:10pm.
Photo © David Eyre
Aircraft in the formation are A23-002, A23-003, A23-005, A23-010, A23-011, A23-014, A23-015, A23-016, A23-019, A23-021, A23-026, A23-033, A23-034, A23-038, A23-044, A23-047, A23-048, A23-054, A23-065, plus another unidentified PC-9 as chase plane. The ‘Thunderbird’ formation was a salute to Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) students of number 240 Pilots’ Course who graduated as military aviators in a ceremony held the next day, on Thursday 3 September 2015 at RAAF Base Pearce, after their 38-week course with 2 Flying Training School (2FTS). The Thunderbird formation is also treated as a training activity for the student pilots. After taking off from RAAF Pearce, the aircraft gathered into their formation to the west of Gingin, before heading south west to pass over Rottnest Island at approximately 3.54pm, heading east over Fremantle at approximately 3.57pm, the follow the Swan River to pass in front of Perth city at approximately 4.00pm. They are seen here over the north eastern suburbs at 4.09pm before passing over RAAF Pearce for a flypast at 4:10pm.
Photo © David Eyre
Aircraft in the formation are A23-002, A23-003, A23-005, A23-010, A23-011, A23-014, A23-015, A23-016, A23-019, A23-021, A23-026, A23-033, A23-034, A23-038, A23-044, A23-047, A23-048, A23-054, A23-065, plus another unidentified PC-9 as chase plane. The ‘Thunderbird’ formation was a salute to Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) students of number 240 Pilots’ Course who graduated as military aviators in a ceremony held the next day, on Thursday 3 September 2015 at RAAF Base Pearce, after their 38-week course with 2 Flying Training School (2FTS). The Thunderbird formation is also treated as a training activity for the student pilots. After taking off from RAAF Pearce, the aircraft gathered into their formation to the west of Gingin, before heading south west to pass over Rottnest Island at approximately 3.54pm, heading east over Fremantle at approximately 3.57pm, the follow the Swan River to pass in front of Perth city at approximately 4.00pm. They are seen here over the north eastern suburbs at 4.09pm before passing over RAAF Pearce for a flypast at 4:10pm.
Photo © David Eyre
Aircraft in the formation are A23-002, A23-003, A23-005, A23-010, A23-011, A23-014, A23-015, A23-016, A23-019, A23-021, A23-026, A23-033, A23-034, A23-038, A23-044, A23-047, A23-048, A23-054, A23-065, plus another unidentified PC-9 as chase plane. The ‘Thunderbird’ formation was a salute to Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) students of number 240 Pilots’ Course who graduated as military aviators in a ceremony held the next day, on Thursday 3 September 2015 at RAAF Base Pearce, after their 38-week course with 2 Flying Training School (2FTS). The Thunderbird formation is also treated as a training activity for the student pilots. After taking off from RAAF Pearce, the aircraft gathered into their formation to the west of Gingin, before heading south west to pass over Rottnest Island at approximately 3.54pm, heading east over Fremantle at approximately 3.57pm, the follow the Swan River to pass in front of Perth city at approximately 4.00pm. They are seen here over the north eastern suburbs at 4.09pm before passing over RAAF Pearce for a flypast at 4:10pm.
Photo © David Eyre
1st visit to Perth. About to taxi out as a delayed NZ176 to Auckland at 9:13 pm.
Photo © Dylan Thomas.
Flight EK420 from Dubai, at 3,200 feet, turning northeast along the 9 DME arc at 5:25PM, before turning right to join the approach for Perth Airport’s runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai, at 3,200 feet, turning northeast along the 9 DME arc at 5:25PM, before turning right to join the approach for Perth Airport’s runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre
Flight EK420 from Dubai, at 3,200 feet, turning northeast along the 9 DME arc at 5:25PM, before turning right to join the approach for Perth Airport’s runway 21.
Photo © David Eyre
This aircraft now wears a new all white scheme and is seen here on final approach to runway 24 at 2:45 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
This aircraft now wears a new all white scheme and is seen here on final approach to runway 24 at 2:45 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
This aircraft now wears a new all white scheme and is seen here on final approach to runway 24 at 2:45 pm.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
This aircraft was recently acquired by Qantas for operation with Network Aviation, and is seen here landing on runway 21 at 9:54 am after making its first revenue flight.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
This aircraft was recently acquired by Qantas for operation with Network Aviation, and is seen here landing on runway 21 at 9:54 am after making its first revenue flight.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
This aircraft was recently acquired by Qantas for operation with Network Aviation, and is seen here landing on runway 21 at 9:54 am after making its first revenue flight.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Departing off runway 21 at 12:04 pm. The aircraft diverted into Perth in the early hours of 31 Aug with technical issues.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Departing off runway 21 at 12:04 pm. The aircraft diverted into Perth in the early hours of 31 Aug with technical issues.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
Departing off runway 21 at 12:04 pm. The aircraft diverted into Perth in the early hours of 31 Aug with technical issues.
Photo © Keith Anderson.
