C-17A Globemaster flyby for SE Qld Nov 22

[Tecsar]

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The South Queensland community will see the latest addition to the Air Force fleet on November 22, when its recently-delivered sixth C-17A Globemaster transport conducts a flypast of Ipswich, Brisbane and Gold Coast.

 

If aircraft availability permits, additional C-17As from RAAF Base Amberley will join the new aircraft in its flypast, at 1600-metre intervals. This event is subject to operational availability and weather.

 

The aircraft will depart RAAF Base Amberley at approximately 8.15am and fly towards Brisbane and Gold Coast, before returning to RAAF Base Amberley by 8.55am.

 

Flypast Timings, Speed and Altitude:

 

8.15am RAAF Base Amberley – Take Off.

 

8.19am Brisbane (Southbank) - 300 metres above Ground Level at 460km/h

 

8.31am Gold Coast - 300 metres Above Ground Level at 460km/h

 

8.55am RAAF Base Amberley - 150 metres feet Above Ground Level at 550km/h. Aircraft will conduct an ‘initial and pitch’ over RAAF Base Amberley before landing.

 

Aircraft routes (click to view)

 

Map 1 – Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast

 

Map 2 – Brisbane and Ipswich

 

Map 3 – Brisbane CBD

 

Map 4 – Gold Coast

 

Imagery of the C-17A is available from here.

 

Wing Commander Paul Long, Commanding Officer of Amberley’s No. 36 Squadron, said the C-17A had made a proud contribution to Defence since the first aircraft arrived in service in December 2006.

 

"This flypast is a chance for South Queensland residents to see an aircraft which has delivered tremendous service to Australia," Wing Commander Long said.

 

"Our C-17As have supported operations in East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan, and last year were instrumental in providing support for disaster relief tasking in Queensland, Japan and New Zealand."

 

 

[Kyle Communications]

Why dont they come north .... we always miss out and we are the best side of town

 

 

[rankamateur]

Why dont they come north .... we always miss out and we are the best side of town

Why don't you drive south for a look, a least they will be conveniently flying in your own state.

 

 

[Kyle Communications]

I may very well go and have a look but if they were to fly up the beach at redcliffe and the sunshine coast it would be a much more spectacular sight