Two RAAF aircraft scheduled to move by road convoy

Queensland motorists will have a rare opportunity to see two restored Royal Australian Air Force static-display aircraft being transported by road convoy from RAAF Base Amberley in Ipswich to Townsville this week.

FILE PHOTO (1977): A Royal Australian Air Force Mirage III  from 77 Squadron.

Mirage fighter A3-55 and Winjeel trainer A85-403­­­ will be relocated to their permanent home at the RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre departing in the early hours of Friday 31 July, and arrive in Townsville on 2 August.

On Friday, 31 July, the convoy will depart RAAF Base Amberley at approximately 12:15am and travel via Route A2 (Warrego Highway) – Toowoomba Bypass, Dalby, Chinchilla, Miles; Route A5 (Leichhardt Highway) – Wandoan, Taroom, Theodore, Banana.

On Saturday, 1 August, the convoy will depart Banana at approximately 6am and travel via Route A5 – Dululu; Route A4 (Capricorn Highway) – Dingo; Route 67 (Fitzroy Development Road) and Route 70 (Peak Downs Road) – Moranbah.

On Sunday, 2 August, the convoy will depart Moranbah at approximately 6am and travel via Route 70/A7 (Gregory Highway) – Belyando Crossing, Charters Towers, Route A6 (Flinders Highway) – RAAF Base Townsville.

Give them a wave – and a wide berth – if you see them on the road.

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Posted by Brian Hartigan

Managing Editor Contact Publishing Pty Ltd PO Box 3091 Minnamurra NSW 2533 AUSTRALIA

One thought on “Two RAAF aircraft scheduled to move by road convoy

  • 23/09/2021 at 11:59 pm
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    That Mirage III is the September picture of the 2021 RAAF centrery calender.

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