Pel air jets

[Jim M]

Hi all,

I had a question put to me yesterday which I couldn't really answer,so I thought I'd put it to a panel of experts.
Can anyone tell me the best times and where to view/photograph the Pel air freight jets,particularly the Westwinds?

I was under the impression that they conducted a lot of night ops out of Sydney,but I could be wrong and I remember seeing them parked on occassions near air ambulance,but haven't seen any lately.

Any info,I'd be grateful for and will pass it on

Cheers
Jim

[Paul f.]

Westwind VH-KNU is a Air Ambulance and is in Air Ambulance Victoria livery.

[Grahame Hutchison]

The Pel Air aircraft ... more than I thought !

[Nigel C]

We haven't had a Westwind parked here for some time now, and in fact I can't remember the last time I saw a Pel-Air one even here for a visit.
They used to be regularly occupying spots in the Eastern Park, but certainly nothing recently.

[Jim M]

Thanks everyone for your replies and info. Nigel,I didn't think it was my imagination,the Westwinds were regularly there in the past,but I haven't seen one for ages either.

Anyone know what's changed,or where are they now and what are they doing if not coming to YSSY at all?

Jim

[Nigel C]

I think it was the GFC that changed it all up. The freighter Metros stopped coming here when that all started and the Westwinds stopped running freight from here at about the same time.

I can't help you with their current location or activities, sorry.

[Jim M]

Thanks Nigel,appreciate your info.
I guess we do know that the aircraft are still doing something here in Australia,maybe someone on here may know what...
I note that Paul said one was in Air Ambulance Vic colours and have heard some may be operating for Careflight.

Cheers
Jim

[Mick F]

I hear they're using them for boat cruises in the Pacific these days,

[Rob R]

One is now a reef near Norfolk Island.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Noticed Pel-air Westwind 1124 VH-KNU (317) 1981 model on ADS-B this morning at 10:08