What was that plane I saw?

[flying dog]

"Yesterday" (Thursday 11 May) I was in Newtown (Sydney) and looked up at a plane taking off.

My hands were dirty as I was eating food at the time.

 

Approximately 15:30

 

C-5 Galaxy taking off 34 L.   Started turning West.

 

After a few minutes and when my hands were clean I loaded my flight tracker.

Expanded from Sydney and went NW.

 

The ONLY heavy I could see, coming from Sydney.

 

Clicked on it.

 

QF-1

 

I thought QF-1 was the first morning flight out of Sydney.

 

Anyone?

[Admin]

There have been 2 US C5 Galaxy aircraft in Australia unloading cars etc for the US President's visit in a few weeks

[flying dog]

Yes, but.....

 

GQ-1?

 

And it said JUMBO....   Not C5 Galaxy.

 

And.....

 

Today (the next time I thought to load the tracker) that flight had gone to Singapore.

 

Ok once clear of Sydney it could have "hidden" or what ever.

Just the time for me to see/find QF-1 departing Sydney throws a spanner in my works.

 

And I shall stand corrected there are/were C-17's shown in Sydney on the late news.

AND I am not sure if it was a C-5 or C-17.

It was Military.   High wing and 4 engines.

Sorry for saying C-5 and not 4 engine high wing military jet.

Edited May 12, 2023 by flying dog

[Bosi72]

It was C-17 departed shortly after QF1

 

[flying dog]

Thanks.

 

Sorry for slow reply.   Been busy.