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    Airframe Family: Sikorsky S-70 / H-60
    Latest Model:S-70A-9 Black Hawk
    Last Military Serial:A25-107 RAA
    Construction Number:70-01135
    Compressed ID:Sikorsky S-70A-9 sn A25-107 RAA cn...
    Latest Owner or Location:Dakota Air Parts International, Hector International Airport, Fargo, North Dakota

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a S-70A-9.

    6 December 1988

    First flight.

    19 December 1988

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Australian Air Force with s/n A25-107.

    19 December 1988

    To No. 9 Squadron, RAAF Base Townsville, North Queensland.

    15 February 1989

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Australian Army with s/n A25-107.

    15 February 1989

    Transferred to A Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment, RAAF Base Townsville, North Queensland.

    13 July 1989

    Transferred to A Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment, Manbullo Northern Territory.

    10 July 2001

    Transferred to RAAF Amberley QLD.

    10 November 2005

    Transferred to 171 Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment, RAAF Townsville QLD.

    21 October 2006

    Transferred to Bankstown NSW.

    18 March 2009

    Transferred to AAF Point Cook VIC.

    24 July 2009

    Transferred to Williamson Airfield QLD (Shoalwater Bay Training Area).
    During Exercise Talisman Sabre.

    August 2014

    Transferred to 6th Aviation Regiment, Holsworthy, NSW.
    Operated with markings: Formidable, 107, ARMY

    April 2016


    Photographer: Arthur Scarf
    Notes: Attended at Albion Park, NSW, Australia

    By April 2024

    Withdrawn from use.

    April 2024

    To Dakota Air Parts International, Hector International Airport, Fargo, ND.
    View the Location Dossier

    7 May 2024


    Photographer: Max Sabin
    Notes: In front of Dakota Air Parts.

    7 May 2024


    Photographer: Max Sabin

    7 May 2024


    Photographer: Max Sabin
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