ANZAC Day 2019

Today is ANZAC Day in Australia.

Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

I missed the Currumbin dawn service however I popped down to the airport to see one of the aircraft used in the flypast- a CAC Winjeel.

We went to Currumbin to watch the F-18F Super Hornet, Registered A44-219 The flypast came from the opposite direction that we were expecting. Although we were taken by surprise, I still managed to capture a few shots.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

LEST WE FORGET

Sourced from Australian War Memorial-https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac-day/traditions

and Bravo Mike Bravo Photography- http://madaboutplanes.blogspot.com/

Gold Coast Helicopters: Part 1

Following the success of my recent article, Helicopter Banner Towing , I have decided to make an article with a similar theme. The Photos In the article were taken in the last few months at various locations throughout the Goldie. Special thanks to Scott for making the photos at Southport Airfield possible.

Helicopter Operators on the Gold Coast

1. Sea World Helicopters
Sea World Helicopters is the Helicopter Joyflight Division of Gold Coast Theme Park Sea World. The company utilises two helipads located just outside the theme park itself  They Operate two Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil Helicopters: Their Registrations are VH-SWL and VH-SWX. Their website is here: https://seaworld.com.au/tours/helicopters and https://seaworldhelicopters.com.au/

VH-SWL is on final approach whilst Seaplane VH-LHQ flies around in the top left corner

VH-SWX approaches the helipad

VH-SWL on the helipad after suffering a birdstrike

Both of the Sea World Helicopters in one shot!

Helicopter banner towing

Hi all,

As some of my readers may know, I am currently on holidays on the NSW Central Coast. Today is boxing day and I am staying at my Aunty's house. A few minutes ago, I witnessed something rather interesting. A3.350BA VH-TSV conducted a banner towing flight over her house. This is the first time I have been able to photograph a banner towing flight.

VH-TSV

It was carrying a sign that appeared to say: 'Over beer? Canadian club'

See you all next time

Merry Christmas everyone!!

To all of my readers,

I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! I am deeply sorry that I have not been posting recently. I have been very busy recently but I should resume posting in 2019.

                                                      A screenshot from X plane 9     

                                                     Great bizjet and 737

The BBJ is Coming!

Hi guys,


Just a quick post this morning.
The RAAF BBJ is coming!

737 BBJ Spotted on Flight tracker

The RAAF 737 BBJ A36-001 was spotted today, returning to base after dropping the Royal couple off at Hervey Bay Airport.

737 BBJ at the Gold Coast!

Well, what a surprise! Today I was down the Airport and was very excited to notice an American Registered 737BBJ!

Also from earlier in the month: another BBJ, this time RAAF 737-7DT BBJ A36-002 on the 8th October