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63-8879 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 6th Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘BOLT 01’ landing on runway 21 at 3:16pm. Based at MacDill AFB, Florida, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 July 1964 and converted to KC-135R in February 1993.
Arrived with another KC-135R 57-1483 ‘KNIGHT 01’ from the 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 63-8879 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 6th Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘BOLT 01’ taxying in at 3:23pm. Based at MacDill AFB, Florida, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 July 1964 and converted to KC-135R in February 1993.
Arrived with another KC-135R 57-1483 ‘KNIGHT 01’ from the 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 63-8879 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 6th Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘BOLT 01’ taxying in at 3:23pm. Based at MacDill AFB, Florida, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 July 1964 and converted to KC-135R in February 1993.
Arrived with another KC-135R 57-1483 ‘KNIGHT 01’ from the 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 63-8879 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 6th Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘BOLT 01’ taxying in at 3:23pm. Based at MacDill AFB, Florida, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 July 1964 and converted to KC-135R in February 1993.
Arrived with another KC-135R 57-1483 ‘KNIGHT 01’ from the 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 63-8879 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 6th Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘BOLT 01’ taxying in at 3:23pm. Based at MacDill AFB, Florida, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 July 1964 and converted to KC-135R in February 1993.
Arrived with another KC-135R 57-1483 ‘KNIGHT 01’ from the 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 63-8879 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 6th Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘BOLT 01’ taxying in at 3:23pm. Based at MacDill AFB, Florida, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 July 1964 and converted to KC-135R in February 1993.
Arrived with another KC-135R 57-1483 ‘KNIGHT 01’ from the 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 63-8879 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 6th Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘BOLT 01’ taxying in at 3:24pm. Based at MacDill AFB, Florida, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 July 1964 and converted to KC-135R in February 1993.
Arrived with another KC-135R 57-1483 ‘KNIGHT 01’ from the 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 63-8879 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 6th Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘BOLT 01’ parking on bay 160 on arrival at 3:25pm. Based at MacDill AFB, Florida, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 July 1964 and converted to KC-135R in February 1993.
Arrived with another KC-135R 57-1483 ‘KNIGHT 01’ from the 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 63-8879 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 6th Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘BOLT 01’ parked on bay 160 after arrival at 3:45pm. Based at MacDill AFB, Florida, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 July 1964 and converted to KC-135R in February 1993.
Arrived with another KC-135R 57-1483 ‘KNIGHT 01’ from the 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 63-8879 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 6th Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘BOLT 01’ parked on bay 160 after arrival at 3:45pm. Based at MacDill AFB, Florida, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 July 1964 and converted to KC-135R in February 1993.
Arrived with another KC-135R 57-1483 ‘KNIGHT 01’ from the 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 57-1483 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘KNIGHT 01’ landing on runway 21 at 3:30pm. Based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 October 1958 and converted to KC-135R in June 1985.
Arrived with another KC-135R 63-8879 ‘BOLT 01’ from the 6th Air Refuelling Wing, based at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew from MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 57-1483 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘KNIGHT 01’ taxying in at 3:38pm. Based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 October 1958 and converted to KC-135R in June 1985.
Arrived with another KC-135R 63-8879 ‘BOLT 01’ from the 6th Air Refuelling Wing, based at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 57-1483 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘KNIGHT 01’ taxying in at 3:39pm. Based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 October 1958 and converted to KC-135R in June 1985.
Arrived with another KC-135R 63-8879 ‘BOLT 01’ from the 6th Air Refuelling Wing, based at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 57-1483 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘KNIGHT 01’ taxying in at 3:39pm. Based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 October 1958 and converted to KC-135R in June 1985.
Arrived with another KC-135R 63-8879 ‘BOLT 01’ from the 6th Air Refuelling Wing, based at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 57-1483 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘KNIGHT 01’ taxying in at 3:39pm. Based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 October 1958 and converted to KC-135R in June 1985.
Arrived with another KC-135R 63-8879 ‘BOLT 01’ from the 6th Air Refuelling Wing, based at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 57-1483 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘KNIGHT 01’ taxying in at 3:39pm. Based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 October 1958 and converted to KC-135R in June 1985.
Arrived with another KC-135R 63-8879 ‘BOLT 01’ from the 6th Air Refuelling Wing, based at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 57-1483 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘KNIGHT 01’ taxying in at 3:39pm. Based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 October 1958 and converted to KC-135R in June 1985.
Arrived with another KC-135R 63-8879 ‘BOLT 01’ from the 6th Air Refuelling Wing, based at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 57-1483 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of 92nd Air Refuelling Wing, US Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
‘KNIGHT 01’ taxying in at 3:40pm. Based at Fairchild AFB, Washington State, USA. Originally delivered to the USAF as a KC-135A on 31 October 1958 and converted to KC-135R in June 1985.
Arrived with another KC-135R 63-8879 ‘BOLT 01’ from the 6th Air Refuelling Wing, based at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.
The two aircraft circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering roughly 20,000 miles over seven days, to demonstrate their global reach capability.
They flew MacDill Air Force Base (Florida, USA) – Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Cape Town (South Africa) – Perth. They departed on 27 January 2023 to Christchurch (New Zealand), then on 28 January to Papeete (Tahiti). 57-1483 then flew direct to Fairchild AFB in Washington State, USA, while 63-8879 instead flew to MacDill AFB.
Photo © David Eyre 9M-MXX Boeing 737-8H6 of Malaysia Airlines, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
Flight MH125 from Kuala Lumpur taxying in to park at bay 151, Terminal 1 International at 3:30pm.
Photo © David Eyre 9M-MXX Boeing 737-8H6 of Malaysia Airlines, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
Flight MH125 from Kuala Lumpur taxying in to park at bay 151, Terminal 1 International at 3:30pm.
Photo © David Eyre 9M-MXX Boeing 737-8H6 of Malaysia Airlines, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
Flight MH125 from Kuala Lumpur parked at bay 151, Terminal 1 International at 3:30pm. Next to it is 9V-SHE Airbus A350-941 of Singapore Airlines, with 9M-XXR Airbus A330-343 of AirAsia X taxying in.
Photo © David Eyre 9M-XXR Airbus A330-343X of AirAsia X at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
Flight D7 234 from Kuala Lumpur, taxying in to park at bay 153, Terminal 1 International at 3:32pm.
Photo © David Eyre 9M-XXR Airbus A330-343X of AirAsia X at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
Flight D7 234 from Kuala Lumpur, parked at bay 153, Terminal 1 International at 3:45pm.
Photo © David Eyre 9M-XXR Airbus A330-343X of AirAsia X at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 26 January 2023.
Flight D7 234 from Kuala Lumpur, parked at bay 153, Terminal 1 International at 3:45pm.
Photo © David Eyre N441GC Gulfstream G550 owned by TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee, (Hewlett-Packard Company) at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Arrived from Seychelles at 4:35am and seen here taxying out from bay 162A at 6:20am to runway 06 for departure to Auckland, New Zealand.
MSN 5441 built in 2013, ex N541GA.
Photo © David Eyre N441GC Gulfstream G550 owned by TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee, (Hewlett-Packard Company) at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Arrived from Seychelles at 4:35am and seen here taxying out from bay 162A at 6:20am to runway 06 for departure to Auckland, New Zealand.
MSN 5441 built in 2013, ex N541GA.
Photo © David Eyre N441GC Gulfstream G550 owned by TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee, (Hewlett-Packard Company) at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Arrived from Seychelles at 4:35am and seen here taxying out from bay 162A at 6:20am to runway 06 for departure to Auckland, New Zealand.
MSN 5441 built in 2013, ex N541GA.
Photo © David Eyre N441GC Gulfstream G550 owned by TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee, (Hewlett-Packard Company) at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Arrived from Seychelles at 4:35am and seen here taking off from runway 06 at 6:30am, to Auckland, New Zealand.
MSN 5441 built in 2013, ex N541GA.
Photo © David Eyre N441GC Gulfstream G550 owned by TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee, (Hewlett-Packard Company) at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Arrived from Seychelles at 4:35am and seen here taking off from runway 06 at 6:30am, to Auckland, New Zealand.
MSN 5441 built in 2013, ex N541GA.
Photo © David Eyre A41-213 Boeing C-17A Globemaster III of 36 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
‘AUSY 404’ arrived from RAAF Richmond the previous day and parked on taxiway S. Seen here starting engines at 6:37am, prior to departure to Diego Garcia.
Photo © David Eyre. A41-213 Boeing C-17A Globemaster III of 36 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
‘AUSY 404’ arrived from RAAF Richmond the previous day and parked on taxiway S. Seen here starting engines at 6:37am, prior to departure to Diego Garcia.
Photo © David Eyre. A41-213 Boeing C-17A Globemaster III of 36 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
‘AUSY 404’ arrived from RAAF Richmond the previous day and parked on taxiway S. Taxying out to runway 03 at 6:42am, departing to Diego Garcia.
Photo © David Eyre. A41-213 Boeing C-17A Globemaster III of 36 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
‘AUSY 404’ arrived from RAAF Richmond the previous day and parked on taxiway S. Taxying out to runway 03 at 6:42am, departing to Diego Garcia.
Photo © David Eyre. A41-213 Boeing C-17A Globemaster III of 36 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
‘AUSY 404’ arrived from RAAF Richmond the previous day and parked on taxiway S. Taxying out to runway 03 at 6:42am, departing to Diego Garcia.
Photo © David Eyre. A41-213 Boeing C-17A Globemaster III of 36 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
‘AUSY 404’ arrived from RAAF Richmond the previous day and parked on taxiway S. Taxying out to runway 03 at 6:42am, departing to Diego Garcia.
Photo © David Eyre. A41-213 Boeing C-17A Globemaster III of 36 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
‘AUSY 404’ arrived from RAAF Richmond the previous day and parked on taxiway S. Taking off from runway 03 at 6:54am, departing to Diego Garcia.
Photo © David Eyre. A41-213 Boeing C-17A Globemaster III of 36 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
‘AUSY 404’ arrived from RAAF Richmond the previous day and parked on taxiway S. Taking off from runway 03 at 6:54am, departing to Diego Garcia.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-VQZ Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation), named ‘Sandstone Leaf’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Flight QF1826 to Karratha, taking off from runway 03 at 6:29am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-VYD Boeing 737-838 of Qantas, named ‘Eudunda’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Flight QF1200 to Kalgoorlie taking off from runway 06 at 6:39am.
Photo © David Eyre VH-XFU De Havilland Canada DHC-8-102 Dash 8 of Skippers Aviation, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Taking off from runway 06 at 6:41am as flight PY3031 to Mount Magnet.
Photo © David Eyre VH-IYP Bombardier DHC-8-Q402 Dash 8-Q400 of Cobham Aviation (National Jet Express) at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Taking-off from runway 06 as flight NC137D to Peak Hill/Abra Mine Camp at 6:44am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-FVM ATR-72-212A 500 of Hevilift Australia, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Flight HT772 to Mount Keith, taking off from runway 06 at 6:46am.
Photo © David Eyre. N1901G Gulfstream G650ER of Chevron USA Inc, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
After takeoff from runway 21 at 6:47am to visit Chevron’s Gorgon gas project at Barrow Island, off the northwest coast of Western Australia.
MSN 6257 built in 2017 ex N657GA.
Photo © David Eyre. N1901G Gulfstream G650ER of Chevron USA Inc, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
After takeoff from runway 21 at 6:47am to visit Chevron’s Gorgon gas project at Barrow Island, off the northwest coast of Western Australia.
MSN 6257 built in 2017 ex N657GA.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-IQY Embraer ERJ-190AR (ERJ-190-100 IGW) of Cobham Aviation (later National Jet Express), at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Flight NC760 to Murrin Murrin mine taking off from runway 06 at 6:51am.
Photo © David Eyre. 9V-NCJ Airbus A321-271NX of Scoot, named ‘Singapoliday’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Arriving from Singapore at 6:52am as flight TR14.
Photo © David Eyre 9V-NCJ Airbus A321-271NX of Scoot, named ‘Singapoliday’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Arriving from Singapore at 6:52am as flight TR14.
Photo © David Eyre 9V-NCJ Airbus A321-271NX of Scoot, named ‘Singapoliday’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Arriving from Singapore at 6:52am as flight TR14.
Photo © David Eyre 9V-NCJ Airbus A321-271NX of Scoot, named ‘Singapoliday’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Arriving from Singapore at 6:52am as flight TR14.
Photo © David Eyre 9V-SCC Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner of Singapore Airlines at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Being pushed back from bay 154, Terminal 1 at 6:50am as flight SQ224 to Singapore.
Photo © David Eyre 9V-SCC Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner of Singapore Airlines at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Being pushed back from bay 154, Terminal 1 at 6:50am as flight SQ224 to Singapore.
Photo © David Eyre 9V-NCJ Airbus A321-271NX of Scoot, named ‘Singapoliday’; 9V-SCC Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner of Singapore Airlines, and 9M-XXJ Airbus A330-343X of AirAsia X in ‘Sony Noise Cancelling’ livery, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
9V-NCJ had just arrived at bay 153, Terminal 1 from Singapore at 6:55am as flight TR14.
9V-SCC is taxying out as SQ224 to Singapore.
Behind is 9M-XXJ on bay 161, which arrived from Kuala Lumpur as flight D7234 the previous day and departed today as D7235 at 11:18am.
Photo © David Eyre VH-VUG Boeing 737-8FE of Virgin Australia, named ‘Jasmine Tasman’, and 9V-SCC Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner of Singapore Airlines at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
9V-SCC is taxying to runway 03 as SQ224 to Singapore at 6:57am.
VH-VUG is parked on bay 148B prior to departing as VA465 to Brisbane.
Photo © David Eyre 9V-SCC Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner of Singapore Airlines at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Taking off from runway 03 at 7:04am as flight SQ224 to Singapore.
Photo © David Eyre 9V-SCC Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner of Singapore Airlines at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Taking off from runway 03 at 7:04am as flight SQ224 to Singapore.
Photo © David Eyre VH-IYJ Bombardier DHC-8-Q402 Dash 8-Q400 of Cobham Aviation (National Jet Express) at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Taking-off from runway 06 as flight NC980D to Wiluna at 7:06am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-FNT Fokker 100 of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
VA1853 to Kalgoorlie, taking off from runway 06 at 7:23am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-YIY Boeing 737-8FE of Virgin Australia, named ‘Stanwell Park’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Pushing back from bay 148B at 6:41am. Departed that afternoon as VA1508 to Launceston.
Photo © David Eyre VH-VGT Airbus A320-232 of Jetstar at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Taxying out at 7:18am as flight JQ110 to Denpasar (Bali).
Photo © David Eyre. VH-VGT Airbus A320-232 of Jetstar at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Taxying out at 7:18am as flight JQ110 to Denpasar (Bali).
Photo © David Eyre. VH-VNF and VH-VNJ Airbus A320-232 of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
VH-VNF: Flight VA9495 to Christmas Island, pushing back from bay 151A at 7:18am.
VH-VNJ: Departed at 8:34am as VA1913 to Learmonth and Cocos Islands.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-EBG Airbus A330-202 of Qantas, named ‘Barossa Valley’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
QF764 to Melbourne, taking off from runway 06 at 7:25am.
Photo © David Eyre VH-EBG Airbus A330-202 of Qantas, named ‘Barossa Valley’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
QF764 to Melbourne, taking off from runway 06 at 7:25am.
Photo © David Eyre VH-VUG Boeing 737-8FE of Virgin Australia, named ‘Jasmine Tasman’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
VH-VUG is being pushed back from bay 148B at 7:27am for departure as VA465 to Brisbane.
Behind is VH-VWX Airbus A321-231 of Jetstar, arriving on runway 03 as JQ972 from Melbourne.
Photo © David Eyre VH-NBV Boeing 737-7K2 of Virgin Australia, named ‘Christies Beach’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 20 January 2023.
Virgin Australia acquired seven ex-KLM Boeing 737-700s to replace Fokker 100s.
VH-NBV a month after its first visit to Perth (11 Dec 2022), taking off from runway 06 at 7:31am as VA712 to Adelaide.
Photo © David Eyre. A6-EOD Airbus A380-861 of Emirates in special ‘Journey to the Future’ livery, over the northern suburbs of Perth – 15 January 2023.
The livery represents the seven-storey high ‘Museum of the Future’ in Dubai. Ten Emirates A380s wore this livery. A6-EOD had this livery from November 2022 to July 2023.
Flight EK420 from Dubai, turning towards Perth Airport at 5:16pm.
Photo © David Eyre. A6-EOD Airbus A380-861 of Emirates in special ‘Journey to the Future’ livery, over the northern suburbs of Perth – 15 January 2023.
The livery represents the seven-storey high ‘Museum of the Future’ in Dubai. Ten Emirates A380s wore this livery. A6-EOD had this livery from November 2022 to July 2023.
Flight EK420 from Dubai, turning towards Perth Airport at 5:16pm.
Photo © David Eyre. A6-EOD Airbus A380-861 of Emirates in special ‘Journey to the Future’ livery, over the northern suburbs of Perth – 15 January 2023.
The livery represents the seven-storey high ‘Museum of the Future’ in Dubai. Ten Emirates A380s wore this livery. A6-EOD had this livery from November 2022 to July 2023.
Flight EK420 from Dubai, turning towards Perth Airport at 5:16pm.
Photo © David Eyre. 23-2055 Pipistrel Alpha Electro of Electro.Aero, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Photo © David Eyre 23-2055 Pipistrel Alpha Electro of Electro.Aero, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Photo © David Eyre 23-2055 Pipistrel Alpha Electro of Electro.Aero, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Photo © David Eyre 23-2091 Pipistrel Alpha Electro of Electro.Aero, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Photo © David Eyre VH-ZJP / FIREBIRD 625 Eurocopter AS350B2 Squirrel of Azure Helicopters Pty Ltd at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services as aerial command and control helicopters to coordinate firefighting operations.
MSN 3297, built in 2000 ex JA350A.
Photo © David Eyre VH-BBW / FIREBIRD 629 Eurocopter AS350B2 Squirrel Soloy SD2 owned by Helicopter Logistics Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services as aerial command and control helicopters to coordinate firefighting operations.
MSN 2609, ex C-GBCN, F-GLHP. Converted with a Soloy SD2 kit, replacing the original Turbomeca Arriel engine with a Honeywell LTS101-700D-2 engine.
Photo © David Eyre
VH-HFY Eurocopter AS350B3 Squirrel owned by Helicopter Logistics Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 3374, built in 2000, ex PK-FUC, P2-HCL, SE-JFO, F-WQDD.
Photo © David Eyre VH-JZX Eurocopter AS355F2 Twin Squirrel owned by Corsaire Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 9601 built in 2001, ex VH-NQH, JA551A. Registered 2 January 2013.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-JZX Eurocopter AS355F2 Twin Squirrel owned by Corsaire Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 9601 built in 2001, ex VH-NQH, JA551A. Registered 2 January 2013.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-CIK Gippsland GA8-TC 320 Airvan owned by AGSR Pty Ltd / Fly Rottnest Island, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN GA8-TC 320-09-150, built in 2010, registered 5 Feb 2010.
Cancelled 19 September 2023 – sold in Chile.
Photo © David Eyre VH-CIK Gippsland GA8-TC 320 Airvan owned by AGSR Pty Ltd / Fly Rottnest Island, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN GA8-TC 320-09-150, built in 2010, registered 5 Feb 2010.
Cancelled 19 September 2023 – sold in Chile.
Photo © David Eyre VH-CIK Gippsland GA8-TC 320 Airvan owned by AGSR Pty Ltd / Fly Rottnest Island, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN GA8-TC 320-09-150, built in 2010, registered 5 Feb 2010.
Cancelled 19 September 2023 – sold in Chile.
Photo © David Eyre VH-RTS Gippsland GA8 Airvan operated by Skydive Australia (Experience Co Ltd), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN GA8-02-016, built in 2002.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-RTS Gippsland GA8 Airvan operated by Skydive Australia (Experience Co Ltd), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN GA8-02-016, built in 2002.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-XA2 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, N900SA Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Supervan 900, and VH-ZKG Cessna 208B Grand Caravan of Xcalibur Aviation (Australia), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
VH-XA2: Awaiting conversion for geophysical survey work. Departed South Africa 15 October 2022 and arrived at Jandakot on 21 October 2022. MSN 208B2030, built in 2008, registered VH-XA2 on 18 November 2022, ex ZS-TBB, ZS-PGB, N2015A.
N900SA: Still wears the titles of the previous owner, Sky-Med Inc / Pacific Skydiving Honolulu and was delivered Honolulu – Majuro – Cairns – Jandakot on 12 January 2023. Registered VH-XA3 on 31 January 2023 and later modified for geophysical survey work. Converted from a Grand Caravan to a Texas Turbine Conversions Supervan 900; the 675hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A was replaced by a 900 hp Honeywell TPE331-12JR-702TT engine, and the 3-bladed prop is replaced by a 4-bladed prop.
VH-ZKG: Modified for geophysical survey work with a magnetometer ‘stinger’ tailboom. MSN 208B0712, built in 1998, ex ZS-SSA, D-FLIZ, I-LSBB, N1268C, N5264U.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-XA2 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, N900SA Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Supervan 900, and VH-ZKG Cessna 208B Grand Caravan of Xcalibur Aviation (Australia), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
VH-XA2: Awaiting conversion for geophysical survey work. Departed South Africa 15 October 2022 and arrived at Jandakot on 21 October 2022. MSN 208B2030, built in 2008, registered VH-XA2 on 18 November 2022, ex ZS-TBB, ZS-PGB, N2015A.
N900SA: Still wears the titles of the previous owner, Sky-Med Inc / Pacific Skydiving Honolulu and was delivered Honolulu – Majuro – Cairns – Jandakot on 12 January 2023. Registered VH-XA3 on 31 January 2023 and later modified for geophysical survey work. Converted from a Grand Caravan to a Texas Turbine Conversions Supervan 900; the 675hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A was replaced by a 900 hp Honeywell TPE331-12JR-702TT engine, and the 3-bladed prop is replaced by a 4-bladed prop.
VH-ZKG: Modified for geophysical survey work with a magnetometer ‘stinger’ tailboom. MSN 208B0712, built in 1998, ex ZS-SSA, D-FLIZ, I-LSBB, N1268C, N5264U.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-XA2 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan of Xcalibur Aviation (Australia), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Awaiting conversion for geophysical survey work.
Departed South Africa 15 October 2022 and arrived at Jandakot on 21 October 2022.
MSN 208B2030, built in 2008, registered VH-XA2 on 18 November 2022, ex ZS-TBB, ZS-PGB, N2015A.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-XA2 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan of Xcalibur Aviation (Australia), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Awaiting conversion for geophysical survey work.
Departed South Africa 15 October 2022 and arrived at Jandakot on 21 October 2022.
MSN 208B2030, built in 2008, registered VH-XA2 on 18 November 2022, ex ZS-TBB, ZS-PGB, N2015A.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-XA2 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan of Xcalibur Aviation (Australia), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Awaiting conversion for geophysical survey work.
Departed South Africa 15 October 2022 and arrived at Jandakot on 21 October 2022.
MSN 208B2030, built in 2008, registered VH-XA2 on 18 November 2022, ex ZS-TBB, ZS-PGB, N2015A.
Photo © David Eyre. N900SA Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Supervan 900 of Xcalibur Aviation (Australia) Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Still wears the titles of the previous owner, Sky-Med Inc / Pacific Skydiving Honolulu and was delivered Honolulu – Majuro – Cairns – Jandakot on 12 January 2023. It was registered VH-XA3 to Xcalibur Aviation on 31 January 2023 and was later modified for geophysical survey work.
The aircraft has been converted from a standard Grand Caravan to a Texas Turbine Conversions Supervan 900, where the 675hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A was replaced by a 900 hp Honeywell TPE331-12JR-702TT engine, and the 3-bladed prop is replaced by a 4-bladed prop.
Photo © David Eyre N900SA Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Supervan 900 of Xcalibur Aviation (Australia) Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Still wears the titles of the previous owner, Sky-Med Inc / Pacific Skydiving Honolulu and was delivered Honolulu – Majuro – Cairns – Jandakot on 12 January 2023. It was registered VH-XA3 to Xcalibur Aviation on 31 January 2023 and was later modified for geophysical survey work.
The aircraft has been converted from a standard Grand Caravan to a Texas Turbine Conversions Supervan 900, where the 675hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A was replaced by a 900 hp Honeywell TPE331-12JR-702TT engine, and the 3-bladed prop is replaced by a 4-bladed prop.
Photo © David Eyre N900SA Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Supervan 900 of Xcalibur Aviation (Australia) Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Still wears the titles of the previous owner, Sky-Med Inc / Pacific Skydiving Honolulu and was delivered Honolulu – Majuro – Cairns – Jandakot on 12 January 2023. It was registered VH-XA3 to Xcalibur Aviation on 31 January 2023 and was later modified for geophysical survey work.
The aircraft has been converted from a standard Grand Caravan to a Texas Turbine Conversions Supervan 900, where the 675hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A was replaced by a 900 hp Honeywell TPE331-12JR-702TT engine, and the 3-bladed prop is replaced by a 4-bladed prop.
Photo © David Eyre N900SA Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Supervan 900 of Xcalibur Aviation (Australia) Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Still wears the titles of the previous owner, Sky-Med Inc / Pacific Skydiving Honolulu and was delivered Honolulu – Majuro – Cairns – Jandakot on 12 January 2023. It was registered VH-XA3 to Xcalibur Aviation on 31 January 2023 and was later modified for geophysical survey work.
The aircraft has been converted from a standard Grand Caravan to a Texas Turbine Conversions Supervan 900, where the 675hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A was replaced by a 900 hp Honeywell TPE331-12JR-702TT engine, and the 3-bladed prop is replaced by a 4-bladed prop.
Photo © David Eyre VH-ZKG Cessna 208B Grand Caravan of Xcalibur Aviation (Australia), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Modified for geophysical survey work with a magnetometer ‘stinger’ tailboom. MSN 208B0712, built in 1998, ex ZS-SSA, D-FLIZ, I-LSBB, N1268C, N5264U.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-ZKG Cessna 208B Grand Caravan of Xcalibur Aviation (Australia), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Modified for geophysical survey work with a magnetometer ‘stinger’ tailboom. MSN 208B0712, built in 1998, ex ZS-SSA, D-FLIZ, I-LSBB, N1268C, N5264U.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-8DA / BOMBER 614 and VH-RIM / BOMBER 611 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Photo © David Eyre VH-8DA / BOMBER 614 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Photo © David Eyre VH-8DA / BOMBER 614 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Photo © David Eyre VH-8DA / BOMBER 614 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Photo © David Eyre VH-8DA / BOMBER 614 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Photo © David Eyre VH-8DA / BOMBER 614 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Photo © David Eyre VH-8DA / BOMBER 614 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Photo © David Eyre VH-8DA / BOMBER 614 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Close-up of the Astronics Max-Viz 1400 enhanced vision system (EVS) used to show terrain, runways, taxiways, aircraft and obstacles in poor visibility conditions.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Photo © David Eyre VH-8DA / BOMBER 614 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Photo © David Eyre VH-8DA / BOMBER 614 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Photo © David Eyre VH-DUQ / BOMBER 601 Air Tractor AT-802 of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Ballidu’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Under contract to the WA Government for firefighting.
Photo © David Eyre VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, named ‘Max’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers.
Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-SNB Air Tractor AT-401 named ‘Back to the Future’, and VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
VH-SNB: MSN 401-0877, built in 1992.
VH-DUW / BOMBER 609: Converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers. Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre VH-FEC / BOMBER 614 Air Tractor AT-504 operated by Dunn Aviation, named ‘Blacky’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
This is unique in the Dunn Aviation fleet in being a side-by-side two-seat AT-504, rather than their usual AT-802 tandem seaters or AT-802A single seaters. It is reportedly used to train water bomber/agricultural pilots.
Photo © David Eyre VH-FEC / BOMBER 614 Air Tractor AT-504 operated by Dunn Aviation, named ‘Blacky’, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
This is unique in the Dunn Aviation fleet in being a side-by-side two-seat AT-504, rather than their usual AT-802 tandem seaters or AT-802A single seaters. It is reportedly used to train water bomber/agricultural pilots.
Photo © David Eyre VH-SNB Air Tractor AT-401 named ‘Back to the Future’, of Dunn Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 401-0877, built in 1992.
Behind is VH-DUW / BOMBER 609 Air Tractor AT-802A, converted to AT-802F Fire Boss configuration, fitted with Wipaire Wipline 10,000 amphibious floats to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes and rivers. Operated for the WA Government on fire fighting duties during October to April, then operates in Greece during their summer – still has Greek flags and markings.
Photo © David Eyre VH-SNB Air Tractor AT-401 named ‘Back to the Future’, of Dunn Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 401-0877, built in 1992.
Photo © David Eyre VH-SNB Air Tractor AT-401 named ‘Back to the Future’, of Dunn Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 401-0877, built in 1992.
Photo © David Eyre VH-PEK / BOMBER 603 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months. Belly is stained with fire retardant.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-PEK / BOMBER 603 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months. Belly is stained with fire retardant.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-RIM / BOMBER 611 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Photo © David Eyre VH-RIM / BOMBER 611 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Photo © David Eyre VH-RIM / BOMBER 611 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Photo © David Eyre VH-RIM / BOMBER 611 Air Tractor AT-802A of Dunn Aviation at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operated under contract to the Western Australian Government on firefighting operations during the Summer months.
Photo © David Eyre VH-BMJ/SPOTTER 649 Cessna 182T Skylane of Helicopter Logistics Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Was operated under contract to the Western Australian Government during the summer bushfire season, to supervise waterbombing operations.
MSN 18281682, built in 2005, ex N2245F. Registered 24 January 2006.
Re-registered VH-82G on 26 May 2023.
Photo © David Eyre
VH-DOK Cessna R172K Hawk XP owned by Petes Parachuting (NW) Pty Ltd, Jurien Bay WA, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN R1722749, built 1978, ex N736SH. Registered 17 Feb 2011.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DPV / 38 NZAI CT/4A Airtrainer (MSN 038) owned by Joshua Spano, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
In the 1960s, Australia’s Victa (famous for its lawn mowers) produced the Victa Airtourer, and Victa Aircruiser. Due to lack of Australian Government support, Victa had to sell the manufacturing rights to AESL (later NZAI) in New Zealand, who developed the CT/4 Airtrainer in 1972. Ironically, in 1975, the RAAF ordered 51 CT/4A aircraft from NZAI as primary trainer aircraft. This example was delivered to the RAAF on 4 June 1975, using ferry registration ZK-EAA. It was allocated RAAF serial A19-038. Following RAAF service, it was sold on 21 June 1993 and registered VH-DPV. It has retained its RAAF “Fanta can” paint scheme.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-DRT Robinson R22 Beta II owned by Double R Helicopters (Blair Smith), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Photo © David Eyre VH-FWF Beech Bonanza V35A Mk.2 owned by Paul Yates, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN D-8827, built in 1968, ex N2830B.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-FWF Beech Bonanza V35A Mk.2 owned by Paul Yates, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN D-8827, built in 1968, ex N2830B.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-FWF Beech Bonanza V35A Mk.2 owned by Paul Yates, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN D-8827, built in 1968, ex N2830B.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-HZM Mooney M20J 205 owned by Allan James, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 24-3073, built in 1988. registered 16 January 1989 ex N5257J.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-JRX Bell 505 Jet Ranger X owned by Jandakot Heli-Co Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 65270 built in 2019, registered 26 Feb 2020 ex C-FZFT.
Photo © David Eyre VH-JRX Bell 505 Jet Ranger X owned by Jandakot Heli-Co Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 65270 built in 2019, registered 26 Feb 2020 ex C-FZFT.
Photo © David Eyre VH-JTG Learjet 35A operated by Aus West Airlines (2010) Pty Ltd, owned by Formula Aircraft Pty Ltd (still with Guardian Flight titles), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 35A-362. Built in 1986, ex N362FW, N633DS, N773LP, N399KL, N888MV, N3794M. Registered VH-JTG on 20 January 2020.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-JTG Learjet 35A operated by Aus West Airlines (2010) Pty Ltd, owned by Formula Aircraft Pty Ltd (still with Guardian Flight titles), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 35A-362. Built in 1986, ex N362FW, N633DS, N773LP, N399KL, N888MV, N3794M. Registered VH-JTG on 20 January 2020.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-JTG Learjet 35A operated by Aus West Airlines (2010) Pty Ltd, owned by Formula Aircraft Pty Ltd (still with Guardian Flight titles), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 35A-362. Built in 1986, ex N362FW, N633DS, N773LP, N399KL, N888MV, N3794M. Registered VH-JTG on 20 January 2020.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-JXY Robin R2160 Sport owned by Charles McElwee, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN C181, built in 1980, ex C-GEMP, VH-NRK.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-LMS Cessna T303 Crusader owned by Gradow Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport – 14 January 2023.
MSN T30300104, built in 1982, ex N3243C.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-NMS Eagle X-TS 150 of Jandakot Flight Centre, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 015, built in 1998, registered 20 Apr 1998. This aircraft has not flown for several years, but seems to be under a slow rebuild.
The Eagle was conceived by Western Australian inventors Neil Graham and his father Deryck Graham. Graham Swannell and John Roncz were then engaged to design the aircraft. The single-seat prototype Eagle X-P1 was a taildragger based on the Rutan Quickie and first flown in 1984. The Eagle X-TS (Two Seat) had tricycle gear and first flew in 1988, and this was later produced in Western Australia and marketed as the Eagle 150. Eagle Aircraft entered liquidation in 1989 and development slowed, so the type was not certified until 1993. Eagle Aircraft was then purchased by a Malaysian company and production was moved from Fremantle to Malaysia in 1999, where the type was produced by Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM). The Eagle Aircraft hangar at Jandakot is now used by Heliflite.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-NNS Cessna U206G Stationair of Aircraft Assemblers Australia Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN U20606841, built in 1984, registered 20 June 2014, ex ZS-NSN, 08-069 (Israel Air Force), (N9345R).
On 27 February 2023, this was registered to Magspec Aviation Pty Ltd (owned by Magspec Airborne Surveys Pty Ltd).
Photo © David Eyre.
VH-OUV Cirrus SR22-G2 owned by Dataflo Australia Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Wears ‘Outback Air Race 2022’ stickers.
MSN 1949, built in 2006, ex PK-ECB, VH-EDP.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-OUV Cirrus SR22-G2 owned by Dataflo Australia Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Wears ‘Outback Air Race 2022’ stickers.
MSN 1949, built in 2006, ex PK-ECB, VH-EDP.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-OWS Pilatus PC-12/47E of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations), at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 1428, built in 2013, ex HB-FQB.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-UOZ Cessna 208 Caravan of Swan River Seaplanes at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operates scenic flights from Perth’s Swan River to Rottnest Island.
MSN 20800418, built in 2008, registered 28 February 2022, ex PK-TVW Travira Air, N20869.
Photo © David Eyre VH-UOZ Cessna 208 Caravan of Swan River Seaplanes at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operates scenic flights from Perth’s Swan River to Rottnest Island.
MSN 20800418, built in 2008, registered 28 February 2022, ex PK-TVW Travira Air, N20869.
Photo © David Eyre VH-UOZ Cessna 208 Caravan of Swan River Seaplanes at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operates scenic flights from Perth’s Swan River to Rottnest Island.
MSN 20800418, built in 2008, registered 28 February 2022, ex PK-TVW Travira Air, N20869.
Photo © David Eyre VH-UOZ Cessna 208 Caravan of Swan River Seaplanes at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Operates scenic flights from Perth’s Swan River to Rottnest Island.
MSN 20800418, built in 2008, registered 28 February 2022, ex PK-TVW Travira Air, N20869.
Photo © David Eyre VH-VPL Cessna 441 Conquest II owned by Paul Lyons Aviation Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 441-0272, built in 1983, ex VH-VED, N394G, N594G, N98432.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-WSY Cessna R182 Skylane RG owned by Western Sky Aircraft Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN R18201233, built in 1979, ex N757HR, registered 1 Sep 1981.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-YHG Piper PA-32-301FT 6X owned by Alexander Pearse, Mingenew, WA, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Built in 2004, ex N30983, N3105Q.
Photo © David Eyre VH-YHV Cessna 441 Conquest II owned by Paul Lyons Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 441-0147, built in 1981, registered 28 Oct 2009, ex N564AC, N999BE, N999PP, N441RL, N441CL, N555HD, N2627Y.
Photo © David Eyre VH-YHV Cessna 441 Conquest II owned by Paul Lyons Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 441-0147, built in 1981, registered 28 Oct 2009, ex N564AC, N999BE, N999PP, N441RL, N441CL, N555HD, N2627Y.
Photo © David Eyre VH-YLV Beech A36 Bonanza owned by Livingston Medical Pty Ltd of Ravensthorpe, WA, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN E-3375, built in 2001, registered 31 March 2008, ex N336AB, N336P.
Photo © David Eyre VH-YUI Cessna 172R Skyhawk owned by Airflite Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
Still wears the livery of its previous owner, Singapore Flying College.
MSN 17281223, built in 2004. Originally registered N6128G. Registered 5 November 2004 as VH-BZM with Singapore Flying College, to Singapore (same owner) 15 February 2010 as 9V-FCI, then registered 18 March 2016 (same owner) as VH-YUI. On 28 March 2023, VH-YUI was cancelled from the register as sold in India.
Photo © David Eyre VH-YVG Beech 200 Super King Air of Star Aviation, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN BB-165, built in 1976, ex VH-SKU, VH-XRF, N76MB, N76MP.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-ZHE Piper PA-44-180 Seminole owned by Major Blue Air Pty Ltd, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 4496414, built in 2017, ex N7110A, N9514N.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-ZZK Cessna 172M Skyhawk owned by Ian Jones, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia – 14 January 2023.
MSN 17264271 built in 1974, registered in 1990, ex N8914V.
Photo © David Eyre A7-APD Airbus A380-861 of Qatar Airways, named ‘Al-Sakhama’, with ‘FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022’ titles, over the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia – 13 January 2023.
Flight QR900 from Doha, heading east to join the approach for Perth Airport’s runway 21 at 6:26pm. This aircraft wore the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 sticker from October 2022 to March 2023.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-LKH Beech 200 King Air of Star Aviation, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 11 January 2023.
Climbing after take-off from runway 21 at 7:46am to Rothsay Mine (YROT).
Photo © David Eyre VH-PJL Beech 1900C of Penjet Pty Ltd, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 11 January 2023.
Departing to Wiluna at 7:50am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-QQN Bombardier DHC-8-311 Dash 8 of Maroomba Airlines, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 11 January 2023.
Delivered 16 November 2022. Departing to Golden Grove Mine.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-UVJ Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation), named ‘Swan River Daisy’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 11 January 2023.
Flight QF2970 to Newman, departing from runway 21 at 7:59am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-FNJ Fokker 100 of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, named ‘Talbot Bay’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 11 January 2023.
VA9081 to Boolgeeda, taking off from runway 21 just after 8am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-FNJ Fokker 100 of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, named ‘Talbot Bay’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 11 January 2023.
VA9081 to Boolgeeda, climbing after taking off from runway 21 just after 8am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-WBA Fairchild SA227-DC Metro 23 of Skippers Aviation at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 11 January 2023.
Flight PY2011 to Geraldton, climbing after takeoff from runway 21 at 8:04am.
Photo © David Eyre VH-NBV Boeing 737-7K2 of Virgin Australia, named ‘Christies Beach’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 11 January 2023.
Virgin Australia acquired seven ex-KLM Boeing 737-700s to replace Fokker 100s. VH-NBV is seen here one month after its first visit to Perth (11 Dec 2022), taking off from runway 21 at 8:19am as VA9213 to Boolgeeda.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-NBV Boeing 737-7K2 of Virgin Australia, named ‘Christies Beach’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 11 January 2023.
Virgin Australia acquired seven ex-KLM Boeing 737-700s to replace Fokker 100s. VH-NBV is seen here one month after its first visit to Perth (11 Dec 2022), after taking off from runway 21 at 8:19am as VA9213 to Boolgeeda.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-VZS Boeing 737-838 of Qantas, named ‘Tamworth’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 11 January 2023.
QF644 to Sydney, taking off from runway 21 at 8:21am.
Photo © David Eyre. ZZ176 Boeing C-17A Globemaster III of 99 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 11 January 2023.
Arrived just after midnight as ‘ASCOT 6642’ from Brunei. Seen here after takeoff from runway 21 at 10:02am as ‘ASCOT 6642’ to Christchurch, New Zealand.
Photo © David Eyre ZZ176 Boeing C-17A Globemaster III of 99 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 11 January 2023.
Arrived just after midnight as ‘ASCOT 6642’ from Brunei. Seen here after takeoff from runway 21 at 10:02am as ‘ASCOT 6642’ to Christchurch, New Zealand.
Photo © David Eyre ZZ176 Boeing C-17A Globemaster III of 99 Squadron, Royal Air Force, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 11 January 2023.
Arrived just after midnight as ‘ASCOT 6642’ from Brunei. Seen here after takeoff from runway 21 at 10:02am as ‘ASCOT 6642’ to Christchurch, New Zealand.
Photo © David Eyre VH-VQZ Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation), named ‘Sandstone Leaf’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
Flight QF1642 to Port Hedland, departing at 6:58am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-VQZ Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation), named ‘Sandstone Leaf’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
Flight QF1642 to Port Hedland, departing at 6:58am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-VNR Airbus A320-232 of Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
Flight VA1723 to Karratha, departing at 7:09am.
Photo © David Eyre. 9V-SCE Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
Flight SQ224 to Singapore departing at 7:12am.
Photo © David Eyre. 9V-SCE Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
Flight SQ224 to Singapore departing at 7:12am.
Photo © David Eyre. 9V-SCE Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner of Singapore Airlines, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
Flight SQ224 to Singapore departing at 7:12am.
Photo © David Eyre. 9M-LRT Boeing 737-8 MAX of Batik Malaysia, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
Flight OD192 to Denpasar and Kuala Lumpur, departing at 7:15am.
Previously PK-LQH of Lion Air and wearing a hybrid scheme.
Photo © David Eyre 9M-LRT Boeing 737-8 MAX of Batik Malaysia, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
Flight OD192 to Denpasar and Kuala Lumpur, departing at 7:15am.
Previously PK-LQH of Lion Air and wearing a hybrid scheme.
Photo © David Eyre VH-UVJ Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation), named ‘Swan River Daisy’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
Flight QF1802 to Newman, departing at 7:17am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-OLL Saab 340B of Regional Express (REX) Airlines, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
Flight ZL2258 to Monkey Mia departing at 7:22am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-OLL Saab 340B of Regional Express (REX) Airlines, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
Flight ZL2258 to Monkey Mia departing at 7:22am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-NBP Boeing 737-7K2 of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
VA1851 to Kalgorlie, departing at 7:24am.
Originally PH-BGW of KLM from 2011-2021. Delivered to Virgin as VH-NBP in this all-white livery in November 2022 and repainted in Virgin Australia livery during 22 February – 6 March 2023.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-NBP Boeing 737-7K2 of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
VA1851 to Kalgorlie, departing at 7:24am.
Originally PH-BGW of KLM from 2011-2021. Delivered to Virgin as VH-NBP in this all-white livery in November 2022 and repainted in Virgin Australia livery during 22 February – 6 March 2023.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-NBP Boeing 737-7K2 of Virgin Australia, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
VA1851 to Kalgorlie, departing at 7:24am.
Originally PH-BGW of KLM from 2011-2021. Delivered to Virgin as VH-NBP in this all-white livery in November 2022 and repainted in Virgin Australia livery during 22 February – 6 March 2023.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-VFP Airbus A320-232 of Jetstar, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
Flight JQ116 to Denpasar (Bali), departing at 7:28am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-JQL Airbus A320-232 of QantasLink (Network Aviation), named ‘Golden Wattle’, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
Flight QF1828 to Karratha at 7:30am.
Photo © David Eyre. VH-YVD Boeing 737-8FE of Virgin Australia, named ‘Salmon Beach’ at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
VA465 to Brisbane, departing at 7:33am.
Photo © David Eyre 4K-SW008 Boeing 747-4R7F of Silk Way West Airlines, with ’10 Years’ titles, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
First visit to Perth by 4K-SW008. Arrived the previous day as flight 7L4632 from Singapore. Seen here departing as 7L4633 back to Singapore.
Photo © David Eyre
4K-SW008 Boeing 747-4R7F of Silk Way West Airlines, with ’10 Years’ titles, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
First visit to Perth by 4K-SW008. Arrived the previous day as flight 7L4632 from Singapore. Seen here departing as 7L4633 back to Singapore.
Photo © David Eyre 4K-SW008 Boeing 747-4R7F of Silk Way West Airlines, with ’10 Years’ titles, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
First visit to Perth by 4K-SW008. Arrived the previous day as flight 7L4632 from Singapore. Seen here departing as 7L4633 back to Singapore.
Photo © David Eyre 4K-SW008 Boeing 747-4R7F of Silk Way West Airlines, with ’10 Years’ titles, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
First visit to Perth by 4K-SW008. Arrived the previous day as flight 7L4632 from Singapore. Seen here departing as 7L4633 back to Singapore.
Photo © David Eyre 4K-SW008 Boeing 747-4R7F of Silk Way West Airlines, with ’10 Years’ titles, at Perth Airport, Western Australia – 7 January 2023.
First visit to Perth by 4K-SW008. Arrived the previous day as flight 7L4632 from Singapore. Seen here departing as 7L4633 back to Singapore.
Photo © David Eyre A6-EEO Airbus A380-861 of Emirates, over the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia – 2 January 2023.
Flight EK420 from Dubai heading east to join the approach for Perth Airport’s runway 21 at 5:16pm.
Photo © David Eyre.
