Now that's some ridiculous smoke. Brilliant, hopefully one comes back in the future! :)

For all the young spotters Brisbane had 1 and sometimes 2 AN12'S based there for 10-15 years till about 3 years ago.It sure was a highlight to see takeoff 2 or 3 times every week.

I still wish that Pacific Expeess IL-76 was still getting around....

I remember them! Lots of little tales associated with them. I remember everytime one departed the airport and fire station would get a bunch of reports of an aircraft 'on fire'! :D

If Heavylift was still operational, we may of had an Il-76 in the region! Though of course they also said they'd get an DC-10 and that didn't happen either.

First pickup on www.16Right.com ACARS ...

A6-EGH EK0418 05/12/2011 08:24 Emirates B777-31HER Dubai-BKK-Sydney-Christchurch

This aircraft was only delivered to Emirates on 20/10/2011

Singapore Cargo today is 9V-SCA , 747-412 BCF.

1st visit for 9V-SCA since conversion to freighter, former 9V-SPA.

This now means both SQ Cargo 744BCF's have visited Sydney.

Every Monday will be the Singapore Cargo BCF from now on apparently...

Korean Air Cargo 585 is HL 7486, a 747-4B5 BCF as well today. don't know if this BCF is rarely in or not but I've never seen one in Sydney before in Korean colours....

NZ7572 UV0524 05/12/2011 11:01 B757-2K2 - New Zealand Air Force
NZ7572 UV0524 05/12/2011 13:22 B757-2K2 - New Zealand Air Force