N42-510 Agusta A109E Power c/n 11510. Previously I-PAWR and Registered VH-NPZ 04/04/07-26/06/07 to Heliflight, Not black in colour, even though it looks it. The colour is a very very dark blue with gold titles. "Winter uniform" Leased to the RAN from Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd in February 2007 for a period of four years and operated by 723 Sqn. Callsign will be 'Medusa'. Carries a non-standard 510 sidecode. Fitted with a winch on the starboard side, and all have the capability to carry a NX-16 Nightsun on the starboard side of the nose.
Postscript: The RAN retired it's three Agusta A109E helicopters on 09/03/2012 - Aviation Careers Expo 2009. Location: Freight Terminal Brisbane International Airport. File: N42-510_YBBN_2009.08.08_7526
Robert Frola
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