Pel air jets - Page 2

Jim M · #11 17th July 2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob R

One is now a reef near Norfolk Island.

I believe that is VH-NGA.

Thanks everyone for your info. IF,anyone has any further info I'd appreciate them posting it too. I am getting this info for someone else,but given all the changes that have happened over recent times re the ops of these aircraft,I must admit to becoming a little curious myself,especially given they used to be regulars at YSSY.

Cheers
Jim

Bob C · #12 17th July 2012, 06:25 PM

Hi Jim

We've had two in W A in recent times ; VH-KNS on 25/6 and -KNR on 10/6 ; the latter at RAAF Pearce probably involved in an ADF execise. I'm not sure if -KNS went to Perth or RAAF Pearce. And -KNU was noted at RAAF Pearce on 13/12/10.

I think that several of the Pel Air Westwinds MAY be based at Nowra and operate with the RAN as low flying, high speed targets. They seem to appear in the West when major exercises are held off the coast.

Cheers

Bob

Jim M · #13 17th July 2012, 06:33 PM

Cheers Bob,that I was not aware of. It just proves that you learn something new every day! Thanks for the info.
I have also had some further info that AJJ may be operating aeromedical for Careflight,with at least Careflight decals on the side. May be in full livery,but no confirmation of that.

Cheers
Jim

Bob C · #14 17th July 2012, 06:51 PM

Hi Jim

VH-KNS was based in Perth from 1 June 2008 to operate for Careflight but the service was discontinued in June 2009 after the present Liberal Government came into power.

The RFDS introduced its Hawker 800XP jet, VH-RIO, in October 2009.

Cheers

Bob