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Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:45 pm**

There are currently 2 ~~RAAF~~ Army (thanks for the HU Gavin) Black hawks @ Christchurch INTL (operation deep freeze area) 2 more are meant to be on their way, the RAAF are going to do some Alpine training up in Blenheim with the RNZAF hueys.
Does anyone have any more info on when they are leaving CHCH intl?

Also if you have any better pictures please share them as these ones are terrible!

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:51 pm**

Time to go undercover and fence jumping .......camera in hand

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:53 pm**

was too afraid of the scary Aussies to go right up to the fence :S

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:57 pm**

Blackhawks at Christchurch - Updated
Delivered to Christchurch 15Jul by RAAF Boeing C17 Globemaster A41-207, ASY597, these two Australian Army SH60 Blackhawk helicopters were disgourged late evening and are seen here this morning undergoing further prep work before heading north to Dip Flat in the Marlborough region to participate in exercise "Blackbird 2010" and "ANZAC ROTOR 2010". See the following NZDF media info : http://www.nzdf.mil.nz/news/media-releases...d21jriaabae.htm

A25-112, first flown in May 1989, has the name "Saracen" and A25-218, first flown in August 1990, is named "Invincible".

Two additional Blackhawks arrived on the evening of 16Jul on board A41-207 which had headed back to Australia in the morning.

Noted during the early hours of 17Jul were
A25-211, first flown in March 1990 and named "Viper" and A25-215, first flown July 1990 with the name "Excalibur".

Few photos here

http://www.mrcaviation.blogspot.com/

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 3:02 pm**

^^ Thanks for the info!

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 3:09 pm**

Someone called 'IRENE'

.. that was the oz trooper calling you over !

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 3:26 pm**

hmmmm, aren't those the blackhawks that came in the antonov at brisbane?

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 3:32 pm**

Im kinda wondering how they came in that c17 ,was there 2 c17...?

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 3:37 pm**

Only one when i was there

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 4:19 pm**

creator2003 wrote:
QUOTE (creator2003 @ Jul 17 2010, 04:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Im kinda wondering how they came in that c17 ,was there 2 c17...?

The C17 can easily carry the two UH-60s and the nuts and bolts to go with and the crews plus their lunchbox,s , the ramp alone can lift the entire payload ( 20 tonnes) off a C130 .

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 4:39 pm**

Update......C-17 has gone, and 2 of the blackhawks have departed for "tekapo" according to one of the tech's....the aussie crews were just about to fit the long range tanks to the last 2. Not sure when they are leaving.Sorry the pics arent that clear, i didn't know i had the cam set at some low res.....anyway here ya go.

cheers

Marty

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 4:42 pm**

To Tekapo?

o well, cool pics, no fence

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 4:43 pm**

leow5263 wrote:
QUOTE (leow5263 @ Jul 17 2010, 04:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To Tekapo?

o well, cool pics, no fence

Remember their aussies....tekapo....dip flat....sounds similar.
I just tried to clear up those darker pics....but they just get worse....sorry about that. Must make sure all the gear is set up right before my next mission

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:10 pm**

awesome Photo's Marty and Leow5263 very cool thanks for posting.

creator2003 wrote:
QUOTE (creator2003 @ Jul 17 2010, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Im kinda wondering how they came in that c17 ,was there 2 c17...?

the First C-17 dropped off the first two Blackhawks on thursday serialed A25-112 and A25-218.

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:36 pm**

Splitpin wrote:
QUOTE (Splitpin @ Jul 17 2010, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Remember their aussies....tekapo....dip flat....sounds similar.
I just tried to clear up those darker pics....but they just get worse....sorry about that. Must make sure all the gear is set up right before my next mission

There is a big difference between Tekapo and Dip Flat. Dip Flat is 89km Southwest of Woodbourne and Tekapo is 390km Southwest of Woodbourne.

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:43 pm**

leow5263 wrote:
QUOTE (leow5263 @ Jul 17 2010, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
was too afraid of the scary Aussies to go right up to the fence :S

Leo....dont worry .....just walk up, stick your camera over the fence and click.(if you can...)Im 6 4" so most fences dont prove to be much of a problem....Ive always found the Aussies great as far as public relations go.......its the red neck security goons at the airport who need to get a life.....but having said that...they have a job to do as well.......

dbcunnz wrote:
QUOTE (dbcunnz @ Jul 17 2010, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is a big difference between Tekapo and Dip Flat. Dip Flat is 89km Southwest of Woodbourne and Tekapo is 390km Southwest of Woodbourne.

I think its "mis information " doug....they were trying to put me off the scent......

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:43 pm**

yeah, ill head out tomorrow with all the gear, hope to see some action

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:48 pm**

leow5263 wrote:
QUOTE (leow5263 @ Jul 17 2010, 05:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yeah, ill head out tomorrow with all the gear, hope to see some action

Look for a beat up red corolla with a tall grumpy looking guy in it....dont be scared....it will be me

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:50 pm**

haha! will do

Posted: **Sat Jul 17, 2010 6:01 pm**

I dont live in Tekapo but have just had a look over this one.

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