The company recently announced an increase in the number of military components in support of the Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Australian Navy aircraft.
Approximately 140 aircraft and more than 4,000 personnel from 20 nations are participating in this year’s iteration of Exercise Pitch Black from 12 July to 2 August. The event is celebrating the largest participation in its 43-year history.
VH-YQX (pictured) was photographed by a friend of Australian Aviation contributor Rob Finlayson with the majority of its QantasLink branding removed, having arrived in Victorville on 11 April.
In 1965, Victorian transport minister Edward Meagher delivered a clear message about the need for a rail line to Melbourne’s new international airport.
