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Friday, July 16, 2010

Blackhawks at Christchurch - Updated

Delivered to Christchurch 15Jul by RAAF Boeing C17 Globemaster A41-207, ASY597, these two Australian Army SH60 Blackhawk helicopters were disgourged late evening and are seen here this morning undergoing further prep work before heading north to Dip Flat in the Marlborough region to participate in exercise "Blackbird 2010" and "ANZAC ROTOR 2010". See the following NZDF media info : http://www.nzdf.mil.nz/news/media-releases/20100714-md21jriaabae.htm

A25-112, first flown in May 1989, has the name "Saracen" and A25-218, first flown in August 1990, is named "Invincible".

Two additional Blackhawks arrived on the evening of 16Jul on board A41-207 which had headed back to Australia in the morning.

Noted during the early hours of 17Jul were
A25-211, first flown in March 1990 and named "Viper" and A25-215, first flown July 1990 with the name "Excalibur".

Is this the first visit to NZ by Blackhawks representing the Australian Army? We've had naval variants but I'm not sure about Army. Comments would be welcome.

Photos courtesy of Bluebus (of http://www.nzcivair.blogspot/ fame).




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