Aircraft Photo of VH-BRI | Sikorsky S-61N | Ansett | AirHistory.net #24615
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VH-BRI
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-61N
C/n (msn):61242
Operator Titles:Ansett
Location
City / Airport:Hamilton IslandMap
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YBHM   IATA: HTI   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:7 July 1984
Photo by:David Carter
Photo ID: 24615
Photo Comment

VH-BRI was at Hamilton Island to mark to opening of the new airport, the first on a Great Barrier Reef island able to handle large aircraft. In the past holiday makers had to be shuttled to the island resorts in boats, light aircraft and the big Sikorskys.

This photo is copyright © David Carter, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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