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    Airframe Family: Sikorsky S-70 / H-60
    Latest Model:S-70A-9 Black Hawk
    Last Military Serial:A25-205 RAA
    Construction Number:70-01324
    Compressed ID:Sikorsky S-70A-9 sn A25-205 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.

    28 October 1989

    First flight.

    3 November 1989

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Australian Army with s/n A25-205.

    3 November 1989

    To 5th Aviation Regiment, RAAF Base Townsville, North Queensland.

    8 September 1999

    Transferred to Bundaberg QLD, 5th Aviation Regiment.

    July 2001

    Transferred to Oakey QLD-School of Army Aviation.

    4 April 2002

    Transferred to Coolangatta QLD.

    November 2005

    Transferred to RAAF Townsville QLD.
    Undergoing major service or modifications.

    18 March 2009

    Transferred to RAAF Point Cook VIC.

    27 September 2009

    Transferred to RAAF Townsville QLD.

    August 2014

    Transferred to 6th Aviation Regiment based, Holsworthy, NSW.
    Operated with markings: Raptor

    By April 2024

    Withdrawn from use.

    By April 2024

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

    7 May 2024


    Photographer: Max Sabin
    Notes: Parked in-front of Dakota Air Parts.

    7 May 2024


    Photographer: Max Sabin
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