December 2021

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ZK-HKU/HELITACK 679 Sikorsky EH-60A Black Hawk (MSN 701132) of Kahu , at Serpentine Airfield, Western Australia - 20 December 2021. Modified for firefighting, this aircraft was shipped to Sydney, NSW, then transported by road to Jandakot Airport, Western Australia and then flown to Serpentine, arriving on 20 December 2021. It is based at Serpentine until April 2022, operating under contract to the Western Australian Government, under control of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). It carries 4,500 Litres of water in a tank which retracts for landing, with a snorkel used to hover fill the tank. Built in 1986, ex United States Army serial 86-24572. Delivered from Sikorsky in July 1987, and converted by Tracor Flight Systems Inc at Mojave, California to an EH-60A Quick Fix II. This included AN/ALQ-151 multi-role tactical Electronic Warfare system, four dipole antennae mounted in pairs on either side of the tailboom, a deployable whip antenna beneath the aft section of the main cabin, AN/ALQ-144 infrared countermeasures set and flare/chaff dispensers. The EH-60A was used to intercept, locate and jam enemy communications and pass intelligence. Damaged 19 April 1991 when it was blown over in a clamshell hangar during a wind storm at Fort Hood, Texas (TT 543.8hrs). Transferred to Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas for repairs, 6 May 1991 - 23 Jun 1992. Later went to US Army Aviation Center, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 17 Aug 2000 (TT 742.3hrs). US Army Aviation Warfare Center, Fort Rucker. Wore code number ’72K’ at US Army Aviation Center of Excellence, Fort Rucker. Transferred to Science and Engineering Services LLC, Huntsville, Alabama on 23 May 2018 (TT 7,934hrs). Available for purchase by federal agencies, June 2018. For sale by GSA Auctions at Huntsville 12 June 2018. On 29 August 2018 it was registered as N160PA with Pickering Aviation Inc, Corinth, Texas. On 11 June 2019, N160PA arrived at Auckland Port in New Zealand (on board container ship Cap Capricorn, arriving from Long Beach, California). On 12 June 2019 N160PA was flown to Ardmore Airport, NZ. Registration N160PA was cancelled on 8 January 2020 and it was registered in New Zealand as ZK-HKU to Kahu NZ on 13 January 2020. Photo © Jayden Hills. — ZK-HKU/HELITACK 679 Sikorsky EH-60A Black Hawk (MSN 701132) of Kahu NZ, at Serpentine Airfield, Western Australia – 20 December 2021.
Modified for firefighting, this aircraft was shipped to Sydney, NSW, then transported by road to Jandakot Airport, Western Australia and then flown to Serpentine, arriving on 20 December 2021. It is based at Serpentine until April 2022, operating under contract to the Western Australian Government, under control of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). It carries 4,500 Litres of water in a tank which retracts for landing, with a snorkel used to hover fill the tank.
Built in 1986, ex United States Army serial 86-24572.
Delivered from Sikorsky in July 1987, and converted by Tracor Flight Systems Inc at Mojave, California to an EH-60A Quick Fix II. This included AN/ALQ-151 multi-role tactical Electronic Warfare system, four dipole antennae mounted in pairs on either side of the tailboom, a deployable whip antenna beneath the aft section of the main cabin, AN/ALQ-144 infrared countermeasures set and flare/chaff dispensers. The EH-60A was used to intercept, locate and jam enemy communications and pass intelligence.
Damaged 19 April 1991 when it was blown over in a clamshell hangar during a wind storm at Fort Hood, Texas (TT 543.8hrs). Transferred to Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas for repairs, 6 May 1991 – 23 Jun 1992.
Later went to US Army Aviation Center, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 17 Aug 2000 (TT 742.3hrs). US Army Aviation Warfare Center, Fort Rucker. Wore code number ’72K’ at US Army Aviation Center of Excellence, Fort Rucker.
Transferred to Science and Engineering Services LLC, Huntsville, Alabama on 23 May 2018 (TT 7,934hrs). Available for purchase by federal agencies, June 2018. For sale by GSA Auctions at Huntsville 12 June 2018.
On 29 August 2018 it was registered as N160PA with Pickering Aviation Inc, Corinth, Texas. On 11 June 2019, N160PA arrived at Auckland Port in New Zealand (on board container ship Cap Capricorn, arriving from Long Beach, California). On 12 June 2019 N160PA was flown to Ardmore Airport, NZ. Registration N160PA was cancelled on 8 January 2020 and it was registered in New Zealand as ZK-HKU to Kahu NZ on 13 January 2020. Photo © Jayden Hills.

VH-FCO / BOMBER 606 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months. Belly covered in red fire retardant fluid after fighting fires in the Margaret River area. MSN 802A-0775, built in 2018, ex N1001H. Photo © David Eyre — VH-FCO / BOMBER 606 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months. Belly covered in red fire retardant fluid after fighting fires in the Margaret River area. MSN 802A-0775, built in 2018, ex N1001H. Photo © David Eyre

VH-PEK / BOMBER 603 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions - Parks and Wildlife Service, on firefighting operations during the Summer months. Seen after fighting a large fire at Margaret River. MSN 802A-0900, built in 2021, ex N2358J. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-PEK / BOMBER 603 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions – Parks and Wildlife Service, on firefighting operations during the Summer months. Seen after fighting a large fire at Margaret River. MSN 802A-0900, built in 2021, ex N2358J. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-BMJ/SPOTTER 649 Cessna 182T Skylane (MSN 18281682) of Helicopter Logistics Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. This aircraft was only registered to Helicopter Logistics on 1 December 2021, a few days before this photo. It is operated under contract to the Western Australian Government during the summer bushfire season, to supervise waterbombing operations. Built in N2245F

VH-LAB/FIRESCAN 125 Beech B200T Super King Air owned by Air Affairs Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. This aircraft has been used during the 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22 fire seasons under contract to the Western Australian Government, managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). It is fitted with infra red line scanning equipment, used to scan bush fire areas and provide live intelligence, including fire mapping, to ground incident control crews. Scanning is conducted high above the fire area, by flying fixed patterns well above air attack traffic. The line scanner is able to see through smoke and show terrain, streams and roads, to pinpoint fire edges, burnt areas and spot fires. MSN BT-23, built in 1982, ex N312D. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-LAB/FIRESCAN 125 Beech B200T Super King Air owned by Air Affairs Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. This aircraft has been used during the 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22 fire seasons under contract to the Western Australian Government, managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). It is fitted with infra red line scanning equipment, used to scan bush fire areas and provide live intelligence, including fire mapping, to ground incident control crews. Scanning is conducted high above the fire area, by flying fixed patterns well above air attack traffic. The line scanner is able to see through smoke and show terrain, streams and roads, to pinpoint fire edges, burnt areas and spot fires. MSN BT-23, built in 1982, ex N312D. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-VVX Eurocopter AS350B2 Soloy SD2 Squirrel of Helicopter Logistics Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. This aircraft was officially registered as VH-VVX two days after this photo, on 14 December 2021. This has been converted to a Soloy SD2 version, with a Honeywell (Lycoming) LTS101-700D-2 engine. MSN 2896, built in 1995, ex C-GMNI, N703LV, XA-AUR. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-VVX Eurocopter AS350B2 Soloy SD2 Squirrel of Helicopter Logistics Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. This aircraft was officially registered as VH-VVX two days after this photo, on 14 December 2021. This has been converted to a Soloy SD2 version, with a Honeywell (Lycoming) LTS101-700D-2 engine. MSN 2896, built in 1995, ex C-GMNI, N703LV, XA-AUR. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-EPP Cessna 182R Skylane of Airflite Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. This was formerly VH-WPF with the Western Australian Police Air Wing and later used under contract to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services for monitoring bush fires. MSN 18268545, built in 1986, ex VH-WPF, N9524X. Photo © David Eyre.

19-7889 Skystar Kitfox Series 7 Sport (MSN SP206-007), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Built from a kit by Dana Parker of Westport, Indiana USA over 4 years (2003 - 2007) and first flown 26 December 2007 as N474DP. Registered in Australia 16 June 2011 and converted from tricycle to tailwheel configuration. Photo © David Eyre. — 19-7889 Skystar Kitfox Series 7 Sport (MSN SP206-007), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Built from a kit by Dana Parker of Westport, Indiana USA over 4 years (2003 – 2007) and first flown 26 December 2007 as N474DP. Registered in Australia 16 June 2011 and converted from tricycle to tailwheel configuration. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-CNR Vans RV-12iS (MSN 121051) owned by Martin Bullock, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Registered 19 October 2021 and seen here under construction. First flown by John Bullock on 3 May 2022. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-CNR Vans RV-12iS (MSN 121051) owned by Martin Bullock, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Registered 19 October 2021 and seen here under construction. First flown by John Bullock on 3 May 2022. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-ARQ Tecnam P2010 (MSN 050) of Curtin Flying Club Inc, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Built in 2016, ex I-RAIB. Photo © David Eyre — VH-ARQ Tecnam P2010 (MSN 050) of Curtin Flying Club Inc, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Built in 2016, ex I-RAIB. Photo © David Eyre

VH-BFY Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub (MSN 18-8109004) of Brian Colligridge / Air Ads at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Fitted with a rope and hook for towing advertising banners, seen here about to pick up the banner. Today, the message was "OPERATION NEXUS IS A GO - ENLIST TODAY". Built in 1981, ex N24410. Photo © David Eyre — VH-BFY Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub (MSN 18-8109004) of Brian Colligridge / Air Ads at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Fitted with a rope and hook for towing advertising banners, seen here about to pick up the banner. Today, the message was “OPERATION NEXUS IS A GO – ENLIST TODAY”. Built in 1981, ex N24410. Photo © David Eyre

VH-BFY Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub (MSN 18-8109004) of Brian Colligridge / Air Ads at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Fitted with a rope and hook for towing advertising banners, seen just after picking up the banner. Today, the message was "OPERATION NEXUS IS A GO - ENLIST TODAY". Built in 1981, ex N24410. RFDS PC-12 in the distance. Photo © David Eyre — VH-BFY Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub (MSN 18-8109004) of Brian Colligridge / Air Ads at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Fitted with a rope and hook for towing advertising banners, seen just after picking up the banner. Today, the message was “OPERATION NEXUS IS A GO – ENLIST TODAY”. Built in 1981, ex N24410. RFDS PC-12 in the distance. Photo © David Eyre

VH-BHO Bell 206L-3 LongRanger III (MSN 51354) of Heliwest, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Built in 1990, ex JA9893. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-BHO Bell 206L-3 LongRanger III (MSN 51354) of Heliwest, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Built in 1990, ex JA9893. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-NRW Eurocopter AS350B2 Squirrel of Heliwest at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. MSN 3232 built in 1999 ex N350JG. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-NRW Eurocopter AS350B2 Squirrel of Heliwest at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. MSN 3232 built in 1999 ex N350JG. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-BQA Beech A36 Bonanza owned by Roadstone West Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Fitted with wingtip fuel tanks. MSN E-1383 built in 1978, ex JA3820, N2068V. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-BQA Beech A36 Bonanza owned by Roadstone West Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Fitted with wingtip fuel tanks. MSN E-1383 built in 1978, ex JA3820, N2068V. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-ZTD Grob G-115C2 owned by Lloyd Galloway (of New South Wales), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Previously owned by China Southern West Australian Flying College and still wearing their titles. This college was based at Jandakot and trained pilots for China Southern Airlines. It entered liquidation on 28 December 2020 durig the COVID-19 pandemic and the fleet of aircraft was sold. VH-ZTD was registered to Lloyd Galloway on 20 July 2021. MSN 82050/C2, built in 1995. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-ZTD Grob G-115C2 owned by Lloyd Galloway (of New South Wales), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Previously owned by China Southern West Australian Flying College and still wearing their titles. This college was based at Jandakot and trained pilots for China Southern Airlines. It entered liquidation on 28 December 2020 durig the COVID-19 pandemic and the fleet of aircraft was sold. VH-ZTD was registered to Lloyd Galloway in New South Wales on 20 July 2021. MSN 82050/C2, built in 1995. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-BXK Gippsland GA8 Airvan operated by Helicopter Logistics Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. MSN GA8-07-118, built in 2007. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-BXK Gippsland GA8 Airvan operated by Helicopter Logistics Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. MSN GA8-07-118, built in 2007. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-CNI Rockwell Commander 114 owned by Sean Duffy, Lake Wendouree, Victoria, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. MSN 14289, built in 1977, ex N4969W. Photo © David Eyre — VH-CNI Rockwell Commander 114 owned by Sean Duffy, Lake Wendouree, Victoria, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. MSN 14289, built in 1977, ex N4969W. Photo © David Eyre Fate/Remarks Owners/Operators 6/12/21 3350

VH-FHJ Piper PA-31 Navajo owned by Interair Pty Ltd, of Essendon, VIC, at Jandakot Airport - 12 December 2021. Modified for photographic survey with a circular camera opening under the fuselage. Based in Essendon, Victoria. MSN 31-819, built in 1972, ex ZK-JKW, B-13151, N7431L. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-FHJ Piper PA-31 Navajo owned by Interair Pty Ltd, of Essendon, VIC, at Jandakot Airport – 12 December 2021. Modified for photographic survey with a circular camera opening under the fuselage. Based in Essendon, Victoria. MSN 31-819, built in 1972, ex ZK-JKW, B-13151, N7431L. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-FHJ Piper PA-31 Navajo owned by Interair Pty Ltd, of Essendon, VIC, at Jandakot Airport - 12 December 2021. Modified for photographic survey with a circular camera opening under the fuselage. The survey technician is in the cabin. Based in Essendon, Victoria. MSN 31-819, built in 1972, ex ZK-JKW, B-13151, N7431L. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-FHJ Piper PA-31 Navajo owned by Interair Pty Ltd, of Essendon, VIC, at Jandakot Airport – 12 December 2021. Modified for photographic survey with a circular camera opening under the fuselage. The survey technician is in the cabin. Based in Essendon, Victoria. MSN 31-819, built in 1972, ex ZK-JKW, B-13151, N7431L. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-FMY Beech Bonanza A36 owned by Dorado Pty Ltd at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. This aircraft shows signs of fire damage - melted port navigation light and tail fin fairing, scorched paint on the tail. It may have been damaged by a hangar fire at Jandakot Airport on 18 August 2021, which destroyed Jan Ende's hangar and a Cessna 185 that was inside. MSN E-256, ex N9168Q, P2-FMY. Photo © David Eyre — VH-FMY Beech Bonanza A36 owned by Dorado Pty Ltd at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. This aircraft shows signs of fire damage – melted port navigation light and tail fin fairing, scorched paint on the tail. It may have been damaged by a hangar fire at Jandakot Airport on 18 August 2021, which destroyed Jan Ende’s hangar and a Cessna 185 that was inside. MSN E-256, ex N9168Q, P2-FMY. Photo © David Eyre

VH-HMZ Cessna 441 Conquest II owned by Corsaire Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. MSN 441-0017, built in 1978, ex N500UW, N30PL, (N711DB), N30PL, N36939. Photo © David Eyre — VH-HMZ Cessna 441 Conquest II owned by Corsaire Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. MSN 441-0017, built in 1978, ex N500UW, N30PL, (N711DB), N30PL, N36939. Photo © David Eyre

VH-JTQ Eurocopter AS350BA Squirrel of Helicopter Logistics, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. This aircraft was in the car park outside Helicopter Logistics and seems to have been withdrawn from use - it was still rotorless in December 2022, but on the apron. MSN 1829, built in 1984, ex JA9407. Photo © David Eyre — VH-JTQ Eurocopter AS350BA Squirrel of Helicopter Logistics, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. This aircraft was in the car park outside Helicopter Logistics and seems to have been withdrawn from use – it was still rotorless in December 2022, but on the apron. MSN 1829, built in 1984, ex JA9407. Photo © David Eyre

VH-LNX Cessna 402C operated by Jandakot Flight Centre Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Registered to Jandakot Flight Centre on 1 November 2021. MSN 402C0295, built in 1980, ex ZS-LNX, Z-WTC, ZS-LNX, N3931P, XA-KUB, N3247M. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-LNX Cessna 402C operated by Jandakot Flight Centre Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Registered to Jandakot Flight Centre on 1 November 2021. MSN 402C0295, built in 1980, ex ZS-LNX, Z-WTC, ZS-LNX, N3931P, XA-KUB, N3247M. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-LST Ravin 500 owned by Geoffrey Danes, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Still under construction, this aircraft was registered on 25 May 2020. The Ravin 500 is a South African amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Ravin Aircraft of Pretoria. It is based on the design of the aluminum Piper PA-24 Comanche, but made from composite materials and scaled down in size by 6–7%. The aircraft first flew on 15 September 2002 and is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly aircraft. MSN 0705016, built in 2007 ex ZU-RAV. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-LST Ravin 500 owned by Geoffrey Danes, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Still under construction, this aircraft was registered on 25 May 2020. The Ravin 500 is a South African amateur-built aircraft, designed and produced by Ravin Aircraft of Pretoria. It is based on the design of the aluminum Piper PA-24 Comanche, but made from composite materials and scaled down in size by 6–7%. The aircraft first flew on 15 September 2002 and is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly aircraft. MSN 0705016, built in 2007 ex ZU-RAV. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-NCM Piper PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga SP owned by AJ and BC Clews Pty Ltd, of Kalgoorlie WA, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Registered to this owner on 11 September 2021. MSN 32R-8129029, built in 1981, ex VH-JBP, N8319T. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-NCM Piper PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga SP owned by AJ and BC Clews Pty Ltd, of Kalgoorlie WA, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Registered to this owner on 11 September 2021. MSN 32R-8129029, built in 1981, ex VH-JBP, N8319T. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-OZY Cessna 172P Skyhawk owned by Flight Standards Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. In 1985, when this aircraft was owned by Horizon Aviation, I did 9.9 hours of dual flight training in this aircraft and 3.2 hours as passenger. It was sold to Rockhampton Aero Club in Queensland, and delivered to them on 11 October 1985. Glad to see it back in Western Australia. MSN 17275385, built in 1981, ex N63026. Registered VH-OZY in 1983. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-OZY Cessna 172P Skyhawk owned by Flight Standards Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. In 1985, when this aircraft was owned by Horizon Aviation, I did 9.9 hours of dual flight training in this aircraft and 3.2 hours as passenger. It was sold to Rockhampton Aero Club in Queensland, and delivered to them on 11 October 1985. Glad to see it back in Western Australia. MSN 17275385, built in 1981, ex N63026. Registered VH-OZY in 1983. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-RBT Enstrom 280FX Shark owned by Alex Karatamoglou of South Bunbury, WA, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. MSN 2134, built in 2011, ex N281SH, RP-C156. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-RBT Enstrom 280FX Shark owned by Alex Karatamoglou of South Bunbury, WA, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. MSN 2134, built in 2011, ex N281SH, RP-C156. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-TFR Cessna 152 formerly owned by Air Australia International, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. On 31 August 2021, this aircraft was badly damaged at Jandakot, when it was flipped over onto its roof by prop wash from Piper PA-42 Cheyenne III, VH-BUW. VH-TFR made worldwide news headlines on 31 August 2019, when a flight instructor had a medical emergency during a flying lesson and the student pilot had to be coached down to a safe landing at Jandakot by air traffic control. MSN 15281207, built in 1977, ex N49253. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-TFR Cessna 152 formerly owned by Air Australia International, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. On 31 August 2021, this aircraft was badly damaged at Jandakot, when it was flipped over onto its roof by prop wash from Piper PA-42 Cheyenne III, VH-BUW. VH-TFR was cancelled from the register a year later on 30 November 2022 as destroyed. VH-TFR made worldwide news headlines on 31 August 2019, when a flight instructor had a medical emergency during a flying lesson and the student pilot had to be coached down to a safe landing at Jandakot by air traffic control. MSN 15281207, built in 1977, ex N49253. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-WRK Cessna 172RG Cutlass owned by Rohan Osment, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. MSN 172RG0699, built in 1981, ex N6438V. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-WRK Cessna 172RG Cutlass owned by Rohan Osment, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. MSN 172RG0699, built in 1981, ex N6438V. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-YCO and VH-YCQ Pacific Aerospace CT/4B of Pacific Flight Services Pty Ltd at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Two of 14 ex-Royal New Zealand Air Force aircraft acquired in 1999 by BAE Systems. BAE Systems operated a fleet of 30 CT/4B aircraft for the Australian Defence Force Basic Flying Training School (BFTS) at Tamworth, NSW. In 2019, the CT/4Bs sold off after being replaced by using simulators and the Pilatus PC-21 aircraft. Ten CT/4B aircraft arrived at Jandakot Airport in two batches of five aircraft, on 20 and 27 May 2020. They operate from Jandakot for basic flying training with Singapore Air Force trainee pilots. VH-YCO MSN 087, built in 1978, ex ZK-JJY, NZ1939 (RNZAF). VH-YCQ MSN 088, built in 1976, ex ZK-FXM, NZ1940, ZK-FXM, NZ1940 (RNZAF). Photo © David Eyre. — VH-YCO and VH-YCQ Pacific Aerospace CT/4B of Pacific Flight Services Pty Ltd at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Two of 14 ex-Royal New Zealand Air Force aircraft acquired in 1999 by BAE Systems. BAE Systems operated a fleet of 30 CT/4B aircraft for the Australian Defence Force Basic Flying Training School (BFTS) at Tamworth, NSW. In 2019, the CT/4Bs sold off after being replaced by using simulators and the Pilatus PC-21 aircraft. Ten CT/4B aircraft arrived at Jandakot Airport in two batches of five aircraft, on 20 and 27 May 2020. They operate from Jandakot for basic flying training with Singapore Air Force trainee pilots. VH-YCO MSN 087, built in 1978, ex ZK-JJY, NZ1939 (RNZAF). VH-YCQ MSN 088, built in 1976, ex ZK-FXM, NZ1940, ZK-FXM, NZ1940 (RNZAF). Photo © David Eyre.

VH-YGU Cessna 172R Skyhawk owned by Singapore Flying College, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. This college is based at Jandakot and trains pilots for Singapore Airlines, Singapore Cargo and Scoot. MSN 17281581, built in 2011, ex N9092Y. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-YGU Cessna 172R Skyhawk owned by Singapore Flying College, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. This college is based at Jandakot and trains pilots for Singapore Airlines, Singapore Cargo and Scoot. MSN 17281581, built in 2011, ex N9092Y. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-YOJ Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP of Singapore Flying College Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. This college is based at Jandakot and trains pilots for Singapore Airlines, Singapore Cargo and Scoot. MSN 172S12462, built in 2020, ex N882DQ. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-YOJ Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP of Singapore Flying College Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. This college is based at Jandakot and trains pilots for Singapore Airlines, Singapore Cargo and Scoot. MSN 172S12462, built in 2020, ex N882DQ. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-KZP Piper PA-44-180 Seminole owned by Airflite Pty Ltd, being leased by Singapore Flying College, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Singapore Flying College replaced its Beech Baron G58 fleet and replaced them with cheaper to operate, late-model Seminoles. The college trains pilots for Singapore Airlines and Scoot. MSN 4496331, built in 2015, ex N2585X, N9513N. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-KZP Piper PA-44-180 Seminole owned by Airflite Pty Ltd, being leased by Singapore Flying College, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Singapore Flying College replaced its Beech Baron G58 fleet and replaced them with cheaper to operate, late-model Seminoles. The college trains pilots for Singapore Airlines and Scoot. MSN 4496331, built in 2015, ex N2585X, N9513N. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-YVG Beech 200 Super King Air of Star Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. MSN BB-165, built in 1976, ex VH-SKU, VH-XRF, N76MB, N76MP. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-YVG Beech 200 Super King Air of Star Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. MSN BB-165, built in 1976, ex VH-SKU, VH-XRF, N76MB, N76MP. Photo © David Eyre.

N131CG/BOMBER 131 Lockheed EC-130Q Hercules (MSN 382-4901) of Coulson Aviation at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Due to large bushfires in Margaret River region of Western Australia, this Large Air Tanker was temporarily deployed to Busselton. N131CG arrived at Busselton on 8 December 2021 direct from Richmond, NSW. It is seen here returning to Richmond on 12 December 2021. Built in 1981, ex 161495 US Navy, N427NA NASA, N130FF. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

N131CG/BOMBER 131 Lockheed EC-130Q Hercules (MSN 382-4901) of Coulson Aviation at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Due to large bushfires in Margaret River region of Western Australia, this Large Air Tanker was temporarily deployed to Busselton. N131CG arrived at Busselton on 8 December 2021 direct from Richmond, NSW. It is seen here returning to Richmond on 12 December 2021. Built in 1981, ex 161495 US Navy, N427NA NASA, N130FF. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

C-GVRT/BOMBER 166 British Aerospace Avro RJ85 (MSN E2253) of Conair Aviation at Busselton Airport, Western Australia - 12 December 2021. Arrived at Busselton on 9 December 2021 from Dubbo, NSW via Ayers Rock, NT and Perth Airport to assist in fighting a large bushfire at Margaret River. It departed Busselton on 12 December 2021 (as seen here) via Adelaide to Dubbo, NSW. Built in 1994 as G-BVWD, delivered to Lufthansa Cityline as D-AVRB, where it served until April 2012. In 2016, it was converted for firefighting by Conair with a tank capacity of 11,355 litres and registered C-GVFT. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. — C-GVRT/BOMBER 166 British Aerospace Avro RJ85 (MSN E2253) of Conair Aviation at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Arrived at Busselton on 9 December 2021 from Dubbo, NSW via Ayers Rock, NT and Perth Airport to assist in fighting a large bushfire at Margaret River. It departed Busselton on 12 December 2021 (as seen here) via Adelaide to Dubbo, NSW. Built in 1994 as G-BVWD, delivered to Lufthansa Cityline as D-AVRB, where it served until April 2012. In 2016, it was converted for firefighting by Conair with a tank capacity of 11,355 litres and registered C-GVFT. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

C-GVRT/BOMBER 166 British Aerospace Avro RJ85 (MSN E2253) of Conair Aviation and N131CG/BOMBER 131 Lockheed EC-130Q Hercules (MSN 382-4901) of Coulson Aviation at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 12 December 2021. Due to large bushfires in Margaret River region of Western Australia, these Large Air Tankers were temporarily deployed to Busselton. N131CG arrived at Busselton on 8 December 2021 direct from Richmond, NSW. It is seen here on the day it returned to Richmond. Built in 1981, ex 161495 US Navy, N427NA NASA, N130FF. C-GVRT arrived at Busselton on 9 December 2021 from Dubbo, NSW via Ayers Rock, NT and Perth Airport to assist in fighting a large bushfire at Margaret River. It departed Busselton on 12 December 2021 via Adelaide to Dubbo, NSW. Built in 1994 as G-BVWD, delivered to Lufthansa Cityline as D-AVRB, where it served until April 2012. In 2016, it was converted for firefighting by Conair with a tank capacity of 11,355 litres and registered C-GVFT. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

VH-FCO / BOMBER 606 Air Tractor AT-802A (MSN 802A-0775) of Dunn Aviation, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia - 10 December 2021. Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months. Seen here having its fire retardant tank refilled, whilst fighting fires in the Margaret River area. Built in 2018, ex N1001H. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. — VH-FCO / BOMBER 606 Air Tractor AT-802A (MSN 802A-0775) of Dunn Aviation, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 10 December 2021. Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months. Seen here having its fire retardant tank refilled, whilst fighting fires in the Margaret River area. Built in 2018, ex N1001H. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

C-GVRT/BOMBER 166 British Aerospace Avro RJ85 (MSN E2253) of Conair Aviation at Busselton Airport, Western Australia - 10 December 2021. Arrived at Busselton on 9 December 2021 from Dubbo, NSW via Ayers Rock, NT and Perth Airport to assist in fighting a large bushfire at Margaret River. It departed Busselton on 12 December 2021 via Adelaide to Dubbo, NSW. Built in 1994 as G-BVWD, delivered to Lufthansa Cityline as D-AVRB, where it served until April 2012. In 2016, it was converted for firefighting by Conair with a tank capacity of 11,355 litres and registered C-GVFT. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. — C-GVRT/BOMBER 166 British Aerospace Avro RJ85 (MSN E2253) of Conair Aviation at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 10 December 2021. Arrived at Busselton on 9 December 2021 from Dubbo, NSW via Ayers Rock, NT and Perth Airport to assist in fighting a large bushfire at Margaret River. It departed Busselton on 12 December 2021 via Adelaide to Dubbo, NSW. Built in 1994 as G-BVWD, delivered to Lufthansa Cityline as D-AVRB, where it served until April 2012. In 2016, it was converted for firefighting by Conair with a tank capacity of 11,355 litres and registered C-GVFT. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

C-GVRT/BOMBER 166 British Aerospace Avro RJ85 (MSN E2253) of Conair Aviation at Busselton Airport, Western Australia - 10 December 2021. Arrived at Busselton on 9 December 2021 from Dubbo, NSW via Ayers Rock, NT and Perth Airport to assist in fighting a large bushfire at Margaret River. It departed Busselton on 12 December 2021 via Adelaide to Dubbo, NSW. Built in 1994 as G-BVWD, delivered to Lufthansa Cityline as D-AVRB, where it served until April 2012. In 2016, it was converted for firefighting by Conair with a tank capacity of 11,355 litres and registered C-GVFT. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. — C-GVRT/BOMBER 166 British Aerospace Avro RJ85 (MSN E2253) of Conair Aviation at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 10 December 2021. Arrived at Busselton on 9 December 2021 from Dubbo, NSW via Ayers Rock, NT and Perth Airport to assist in fighting a large bushfire at Margaret River. It departed Busselton on 12 December 2021 via Adelaide to Dubbo, NSW. Built in 1994 as G-BVWD, delivered to Lufthansa Cityline as D-AVRB, where it served until April 2012. In 2016, it was converted for firefighting by Conair with a tank capacity of 11,355 litres and registered C-GVFT. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

C-GVRT/BOMBER 166 British Aerospace Avro RJ85 (MSN E2253) of Conair Aviation at Perth Airport, Western Australia - 9 December 2021. Arriving from Dubbo, NSW via Ayers Rock, NT to refuel before temporarily deploying to Busselton, assist in fighting a large bushfire at Margaret River. It departed Busselton on 12 December 2021 via Adelaide to Dubbo, NSW. Built in 1994 as G-BVWD, delivered to Lufthansa Cityline as D-AVRB, where it served until April 2012. In 2016, it was converted for firefighting by Conair with a tank capacity of 11,355 litres and registered C-GVFT. Photo © Joel Baverstock. — C-GVRT/BOMBER 166 British Aerospace Avro RJ85 (MSN E2253) of Conair Aviation at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 9 December 2021. Arriving from Dubbo, NSW via Ayers Rock, NT to refuel before temporarily deploying to Busselton, assist in fighting a large bushfire at Margaret River. It departed Busselton on 12 December 2021 via Adelaide to Dubbo, NSW. Built in 1994 as G-BVWD, delivered to Lufthansa Cityline as D-AVRB, where it served until April 2012. In 2016, it was converted for firefighting by Conair with a tank capacity of 11,355 litres and registered C-GVFT. Photo © Joel Baverstock.

C-GVRT/BOMBER 166 British Aerospace Avro RJ85 (MSN E2253) of Conair Aviation at Perth Airport, Western Australia - 9 December 2021. Arriving from Dubbo, NSW via Ayers Rock, NT to refuel before temporarily deploying to Busselton, assist in fighting a large bushfire at Margaret River. It departed Busselton on 12 December 2021 via Adelaide to Dubbo, NSW. Built in 1994 as G-BVWD, delivered to Lufthansa Cityline as D-AVRB, where it served until April 2012. In 2016, it was converted for firefighting by Conair with a tank capacity of 11,355 litres and registered C-GVFT. Photo © Joel Baverstock. — C-GVRT/BOMBER 166 British Aerospace Avro RJ85 (MSN E2253) of Conair Aviation at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 9 December 2021. Arriving from Dubbo, NSW via Ayers Rock, NT to refuel before temporarily deploying to Busselton, assist in fighting a large bushfire at Margaret River. It departed Busselton on 12 December 2021 via Adelaide to Dubbo, NSW. Built in 1994 as G-BVWD, delivered to Lufthansa Cityline as D-AVRB, where it served until April 2012. In 2016, it was converted for firefighting by Conair with a tank capacity of 11,355 litres and registered C-GVFT. Photo © Joel Baverstock.

C-GVRT/BOMBER 166 British Aerospace Avro RJ85 (MSN E2253) of Conair Aviation at Perth Airport, Western Australia - 9 December 2021. Arrived from Dubbo, NSW via Ayers Rock, NT to refuel before temporarily deploying to Busselton (as see here), assist in fighting a large bushfire at Margaret River. It departed Busselton on 12 December 2021 via Adelaide to Dubbo, NSW. Built in 1994 as G-BVWD, delivered to Lufthansa Cityline as D-AVRB, where it served until April 2012. In 2016, it was converted for firefighting by Conair with a tank capacity of 11,355 litres and registered C-GVFT. Photo © Joel Baverstock. — C-GVRT/BOMBER 166 British Aerospace Avro RJ85 (MSN E2253) of Conair Aviation at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 9 December 2021. Arrived from Dubbo, NSW via Ayers Rock, NT to refuel before temporarily deploying to Busselton (as see here), assist in fighting a large bushfire at Margaret River. It departed Busselton on 12 December 2021 via Adelaide to Dubbo, NSW. Built in 1994 as G-BVWD, delivered to Lufthansa Cityline as D-AVRB, where it served until April 2012. In 2016, it was converted for firefighting by Conair with a tank capacity of 11,355 litres and registered C-GVFT. Photo © Joel Baverstock.

N131CG/BOMBER 131 Lockheed EC-130Q Hercules (MSN 382-4901) of Coulson Aviation at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 9 December 2021. Due to large bushfires in Margaret River region of Western Australia, this Large Air Tanker was temporarily deployed to Busselton. N131CG arrived at Busselton on 8 December 2021 direct from Richmond, NSW. It is seen here returning to Busselton during firefighting operations. It departed back to Richmond on 12 December 2021. Built in 1981, ex 161495 US Navy, N427NA NASA, N130FF. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

N131CG/BOMBER 131 Lockheed EC-130Q Hercules (MSN 382-4901) of Coulson Aviation at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. Due to large bushfires in Margaret River region of Western Australia, this Large Air Tanker was temporarily deployed to Busselton. N131CG arrived at Busselton on 8 December 2021 as seen here, direct from Richmond, NSW. It returned to Richmond on 12 December 2021. Built in 1981, ex 161495 US Navy, N427NA NASA, N130FF. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

N216PJ / HELITACK 676 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28069) of McDermott Aviation, and VH-FNY Fokker 100 (MSN 11484) of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia - 8 December 2021. N216PJ is under contract to the Western Australian Government and managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for use as a fire fighting helicopter during the 2021/22 fire season, based at Busselton. Built in 1981, ex N18096, YV-O-KWH-4, N214HM. VH-FNY is departing to Perth as VA9282. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. — N216PJ / HELITACK 676 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28069) of McDermott Aviation, and VH-FNY Fokker 100 (MSN 11484) of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. N216PJ is under contract to the Western Australian Government and managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for use as a fire fighting helicopter during the 2021/22 fire season, based at Busselton. Built in 1981, ex N18096, YV-O-KWH-4, N214HM. VH-FNY is departing to Perth as VA9282. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

N216PJ / HELITACK 676 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28069) of McDermott Aviation, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia - 8 December 2021. Under contract to the Western Australian Government and managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for use as a fire fighting helicopter during the 2020/21 fire season, based at Busselton. Built in 1981, ex N18096, YV-O-KWH-4, N214HM. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. — N216PJ / HELITACK 676 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28069) of McDermott Aviation, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. Under contract to the Western Australian Government and managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for use as a fire fighting helicopter during the 2021/22 fire season, based at Busselton. Built in 1981, ex N18096, YV-O-KWH-4, N214HM. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

N217PJ / HELITACK 677 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28032) of McDermott Aviation, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia - 8 December 2021. Under contract to the Western Australian Government and managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for use as a fire fighting helicopter during the 2021/22 fire season, based at Busselton. Built in 1979, ex C-GBHC, N4434D, C-GBHC, N4434D, (C-GBHC), JA9446, C-GTWZ. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. — N217PJ / HELITACK 677 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28032) of McDermott Aviation, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. Under contract to the Western Australian Government and managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for use as a fire fighting helicopter during the 2021/22 fire season, based at Busselton. Built in 1979, ex C-GBHC, N4434D, C-GBHC, N4434D, (C-GBHC), JA9446, C-GTWZ. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

VH-HPY / BIRDDOG 275 Gulfstream 695A Jetprop Commander 1000 (MSN 96051) of Agair Logistics Pty Ltd, with NSW Rural Fire Service titles, at Busselton Airport – 8 December 2021. Under contract to the Western Australian Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), to guide the Large Air Tankers on where to release its load of fire retardant. flew from Hay (NSW) direct to Busselton on 8 December 2021 - seen here after arrival. Built in 1982, ex N9971S and ZS-KZY. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. — VH-HPY / BIRDDOG 275 Gulfstream 695A Jetprop Commander 1000 (MSN 96051) of Agair Logistics Pty Ltd, with NSW Rural Fire Service titles, at Busselton Airport – 8 December 2021. Under contract to the Western Australian Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), to guide the Large Air Tankers on where to release its load of fire retardant. flew from Hay (NSW) direct to Busselton on 8 December 2021 – seen here after arrival. Built in 1982, ex N9971S and ZS-KZY. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

VH-JRI / FIREBIRD 624 Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III (MSN 4234) of Helicopter Logistics Pty Ltd at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. Built in 1992, ex RP-C8778, N26GH, 9M-FAH, C-GFNL. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

VH-DUJ / BOMBER 607 Air Tractor AT802 (MSN 802-0237) owned by Dunn Aviation, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during the summer months. Built in 2006, ex N8517Q, EC-JVC. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

VH-DUA / BOMBER 608 Air Tractor AT802 (MSN 802-0366) owned by Dunn Aviation, named 'Black Magic', at Margaret River Airport – 8 December 2021. Operated for the Western Australian Government on fire fighting duties during the summer months. Built in 2010, ex N8521E, EC-LHZ. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. — VH-DUA / BOMBER 608 Air Tractor AT802 (MSN 802-0366) owned by Dunn Aviation, named ‘Black Magic’, at Margaret River Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. Operated for the Western Australian Government on fire fighting duties during the summer months. Built in 2010, ex N8521E, EC-LHZ. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

VH-FED / BOMBER 605 Air Tractor AT-802 (MSN 802-0454) of Dunn Aviation, named 'Big Block', at Margaret River Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. Operated for the Western Australian Government on fire fighting duties during the summer months. Delivered on 24 April 2016. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. — VH-FED / BOMBER 605 Air Tractor AT-802 (MSN 802-0454) of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Big Block’, at Margaret River Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. Operated for the Western Australian Government on fire fighting duties during the summer months. Delivered on 24 April 2016. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

VH-VAA/RESCUE 653 Bell 412EP (MSN 36274) of CHC Helicopter Australia, with RAC Rescue titles, at Margaret River Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. Operated as an air ambulance on behalf of the Western Australian Government, under operational management of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. Sponsored by RAC. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

VH-KTG / SPOTTER642 American Champion 8GCBC Scout (MSN 546-2011) of the Department of Parks and Wildlife, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. The Department of Parks and Wildlife uses a fleet of American Champion 8GCBC Scout aircraft as fire spotter aircraft for forest patrols in the south-west of WA. They are based at Jandakot, Bunbury, Dwellingup and Manjimup, and fly across areas set each day according to the forecast fire weather conditions. The aircraft fly more hours during the hotter months (around 3,500 hours) due to the increased fire risk. They also supervise waterbombing operations in the south-west, relaying information to fire controllers regarding the fire’s behaviour to assist in firefighting and ensuring the safety of fire crews. VH-KTG was built in 2011. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

VH-MQY Raytheon Hawker 850XP (MSN 258807) owned by the Government of Western Australia, operated by Revesco Aviation, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia - 8 December 2021. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. — VH-MQY Raytheon Hawker 850XP (MSN 258807) owned by the Government of Western Australia, operated by Revesco Aviation, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

VH-NHF Fokker 100 (MSN 11458) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), named 'Lindsey Evans', at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. QF2905 arriving from Perth. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. — VH-NHF Fokker 100 (MSN 11458) of QantasLink (Network Aviation), named ‘Lindsey Evans’, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. QF2905 arriving from Perth. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

VH-QQD De Havilland Canada DHC-8-102 Dash 8 (MSN 245) of Maroomba Airlines at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

VH-PEK / BOMBER 603 Air Tractor AT-802A (MSN 802A-0900) of Dunn Aviation, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia - 8 December 2021. Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions - Parks and Wildlife Service, on firefighting operations during the Summer months. Built in 2021, ex N2358J. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick. — VH-PEK / BOMBER 603 Air Tractor AT-802A (MSN 802A-0900) of Dunn Aviation, at Busselton Airport, Western Australia – 8 December 2021. Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions – Parks and Wildlife Service, on firefighting operations during the Summer months. Seen between fighting a large fire at Margaret River. Built in 2021, ex N2358J. Photo © Jarrod Swanwick.

N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Lumen Christi College, Martin, Western Australia - 5 December 2021. Operated for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the 2021/2022 fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © Jayden Hills. — N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Lumen Christi College, Martin, Western Australia – 5 December 2021. Operated for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the 2021/2022 fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © Jayden Hills.

VH-IJQ Boeing 737-8SA (MSN 44222/5089) of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport, Western Australia - 3 December 2021. First visit to Perth by VH-IJQ. Flight VA469 to Brisbane, climbing after take-off at 2:12pm. This aircraft was previously 9V-MGF with Silk Air in Singapore. It was delivered to Virgin at Brisbane on 9 October 2021, and entered service on 29 November 2021. This flight VA469 was its 6th revenue service with Virgin. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-IJQ Boeing 737-8SA (MSN 44222/5089) of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 3 December 2021. First visit to Perth by VH-IJQ. Flight VA469 to Brisbane, climbing after take-off at 2:12pm. This aircraft was previously 9V-MGF with Silk Air in Singapore. It was delivered to Virgin at Brisbane on 9 October 2021, and entered service on 29 November 2021. This flight VA469 was its 6th revenue service with Virgin. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-NUZ Fokker 70 (MSN 11568) of Alliance Airlines, at Perth Airport, Western Australia - 3 December 2021. Flight QQ6046 to Barimunya, climbing after take-off at 2:12pm. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-NUZ Fokker 70 (MSN 11568) of Alliance Airlines, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 3 December 2021. Flight QQ6046 to Barimunya, climbing after take-off at 2:12pm. Photo © David Eyre.

VH-VFV Airbus A320-232 (MSN 5858) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport - 3 December 2021. Flight JQ983 to Gold Coast, climbing after take-off at 1:57pm. Previously wore a special 'Elevate your Summer' advertising livery, to promote Sunglass Hut. Photo © David Eyre. — VH-VFV Airbus A320-232 (MSN 5858) of Jetstar, at Perth Airport – 3 December 2021. Flight JQ983 to Gold Coast, climbing after take-off at 1:57pm. Previously wore a special ‘Elevate your Summer’ advertising livery, to promote Sunglass Hut. Photo © David Eyre.

N82MD / FIREBIRD 661 Eurocopter AS 365N3 Dauphin 2 (MSN 6550) of McDermott Aviation Australia, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Under contract to the Western Australian Government, under the management of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for the fire season. This helicopter acts as a tactical Aerial Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance Remote Sensing (AISR) and is equipped with Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR) turret and Fire/Flood Mapping Datalink / Video equipment. Also has loudspeakers fitted to the left side. Built in 1998, previously operated by Maryland State Police from June 1999 to December 2015. Photo © David Eyre. — N82MD / FIREBIRD 661 Eurocopter AS 365N3 Dauphin 2 (MSN 6550) of McDermott Aviation Australia, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Under contract to the Western Australian Government, under the management of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for the fire season. This helicopter acts as a tactical Aerial Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance Remote Sensing (AISR) and is equipped with Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR) turret and Fire/Flood Mapping Datalink / Video equipment. Also has loudspeakers fitted to the left side. Built in 1998, previously operated by Maryland State Police from June 1999 to December 2015. Photo © David Eyre.

N82MD / FIREBIRD 661 Eurocopter AS 365N3 Dauphin 2 (MSN 6550) of McDermott Aviation Australia, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Under contract to the Western Australian Government, under the management of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for the fire season. This helicopter acts as a tactical Aerial Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance Remote Sensing (AISR) and is equipped with Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR) turret and Fire/Flood Mapping Datalink / Video equipment. Also has loudspeakers fitted to the left side. Built in 1998, previously operated by Maryland State Police from June 1999 to December 2015. Photo © David Eyre. — N82MD / FIREBIRD 661 Eurocopter AS 365N3 Dauphin 2 (MSN 6550) of McDermott Aviation Australia, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Under contract to the Western Australian Government, under the management of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for the fire season. This helicopter acts as a tactical Aerial Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance Remote Sensing (AISR) and is equipped with Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR) turret and Fire/Flood Mapping Datalink / Video equipment. Also has loudspeakers fitted to the left side. Built in 1998, previously operated by Maryland State Police from June 1999 to December 2015. Photo © David Eyre.

N82MD / FIREBIRD 661 Eurocopter AS 365N3 Dauphin 2 (MSN 6550) of McDermott Aviation Australia, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Under contract to the Western Australian Government, under the management of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for the fire season. This helicopter acts as a tactical Aerial Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance Remote Sensing (AISR) and is equipped with Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR) turret and Fire/Flood Mapping Datalink / Video equipment. Also has loudspeakers fitted to the left side. Built in 1998, previously operated by Maryland State Police from June 1999 to December 2015. Photo © David Eyre. — N82MD / FIREBIRD 661 Eurocopter AS 365N3 Dauphin 2 (MSN 6550) of McDermott Aviation Australia, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Under contract to the Western Australian Government, under the management of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for the fire season. This helicopter acts as a tactical Aerial Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance Remote Sensing (AISR) and is equipped with Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR) turret and Fire/Flood Mapping Datalink / Video equipment. Also has loudspeakers fitted to the left side. Built in 1998, previously operated by Maryland State Police from June 1999 to December 2015. Photo © David Eyre.

N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre. — N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre.

N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre. — N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre.

N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre. — N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre.

N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre. — N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre.

N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre. — N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre.

N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre. — N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre.

N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre. — N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre.

N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre. — N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre.

N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre. — N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre.

N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Refuelling. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre. — N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28040) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Refuelling. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre.

N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre — N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre

N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Refuelling. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre — N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Refuelling. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre

N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre — N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre

N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre — N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre

N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre — N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre

N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre — N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre

N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre — N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre

N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre — N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre

N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre — N234PH / HELITAK 672 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter (MSN 28050) of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. Built in 1977. Ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. Photo © David Eyre

N234PH / HELITAK 672 and N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia - 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair 'Tsunami' Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. N234PH was built in 1977, ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. N214LJ was built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre. — N234PH / HELITAK 672 and N214LJ/HELITACK 673 Bell 214B-1 BigLifter of McDermott Aviation, at Warradale Park, Landsdale, Western Australia – 1 December 2021. Fitted with a 2,700-Litre Isolair ‘Tsunami’ Belly Tank, with a pump hose to draw water from lakes or water tanks. Operated on firefighting duties for the Western Australian Government/Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the summer fire season. N234PH was built in 1977, ex N5750L, N234PH, 756 (Royal Air Force of Oman), VH-LYH. N214LJ was built in 1979, ex N5009F, JA9227, N2673Q, (N82WA), LN-OQR, N82NW, C-GFIT. Photo © David Eyre.