by Admin | Apr 30, 2023 | 12SQN
By Bob Medwell [Main image: The Crew of A15-010 at Wyndham for engine trials and Exercise support] The Boeing CH-47 Chinook, a tandem rotor helicopter, has served as a versatile transport platform for various military forces around the world. While it is a workhorse...
by Admin | Apr 27, 2023 | 12SQN
by Admin | Apr 5, 2023 | 12SQN, Series 3 RAAF Aircraft
Special Thanks to Army Flying Museum at Oakey Note: In part 2, regards the Caribou life out of Telefomin in PNG – the Chinook was captained by SQNLD Ted Bach and co-pilot was Darryl Willcocks. They lifted to Wewak with 2 fuel stops en-route to MAUW with a max...
by Admin | Mar 25, 2023 | 12SQN
By Dean Watson On the 7th September 1981, Chinook A15-008 crewed by FltLt Tib Kovaks and PltOff Dean Watson lifted a Brisbane tram off a flatbed trailer and released it just offshore from Tangalooma in Moreton Bay. It was to join some 25 other vessels there and become...
by Admin | Mar 13, 2023 | 12SQN
FULL INTERVIEW Interview Sections
by Admin | Feb 8, 2022 | 12SQN, Series 2 RAAF Aircraft
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator is an American heavy bomber, designed by Consolidated Aircraft of San Diego, California. It was known within the company as the Model 32, and some initial production aircraft were laid down as export models designated as various LB-30s,...