| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VH-ESZ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | AgustaWestland AB-139 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | AgustaWestland AB-139/AW-139 |
| Aircraft Version: | AgustaWestland AW-139 |
| C/n (msn): | 31125 |
| Operator Titles: | Queensland Government Air - QGAir |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Brisbane - ArcherfieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YBAF IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 12 February 2025 |
| Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
| Photo ID: | 843548 |
| Photo Comment |
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As of September 2025, four operators are using AW139 helicopters in the HEMS role in Queensland. Besides LifeFlight, CQRescue Charity and Babcock MCS Australasia, the Queensland Government operates five AW139's. The short nose of VH-ESZ - seen here returning from a post maintenance flight - reveals it as an early productions model. It's actually a 2008 built airframe, making it one of the oldest AW139's still in service "Down Under". So far, some 48 AW139's found their way into the australian HEMS market. This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 5 September 2025, and has since been viewed 198 times. |