Tamworth - Wollongong

[jaydor]

The RAAF has had some instructors seconded to the Flight Acadamy at Tamworth.

So being the weekend; a flight to Wollongong was arranged to take some students on a flight experience trip in the new 609 Independent Aviation Regiment BA609. The RAAF Regiment has been formed to take advantage of the fast responce capabilities of this revolutionary new aircraft. With it's short take off and short landing; plus vertical takeoff and landing, Defence forces can be rapidly deployed on short notice. This mode of transport will be of full use also to our special forces, for fast in and out operations

Leaving the Helipad at Tamworth for a short take off:

The Acadamy below:

A view outside the window from the Pilot seat:

On final apprach to Wollongon for short landing demo:

Outside camera view:

At a stand from the 2 touch down marks past the piano keys:

Final shutdown checks:

Time for tea and bickies:

It is hope to get the vertical takeoff and landings shots at a later date.. :)

"Support our troops"

[timmo32]

fantastic set of shots james,i thought the pilots were giving each other a hi five,glad it was a safe landing!

[rosariomanzo]

Fine shots indeed, cheers!

[Iain Emms]

Like the shots as well James very nice.

cheers

Iain

[Eric C]

Great set really enjoyed it James, and agree 100% with supporting our troops. Also, nice flying with staying on glide slope all the way to the markers.