As if 4 weeks of Eagles hasn't been enough fun...(pics inside)

[Darren Mottram]

This morning we were treated to the arrival of these three visitors.
http://users.tpg.com.au/hawk16/Aircraft-Photos/Pigs/Mottys-Photo_2008_09_22_4456-LR-001.jpg

http://users.tpg.com.au/hawk16/Aircraft-Photos/Pigs/Mottys-Photo_2008_09_22_4443-LR-002.jpg

http://users.tpg.com.au/hawk16/Aircraft-Photos/Pigs/Mottys-Photo_2008_09_22_4477-LR-002.jpg

http://users.tpg.com.au/hawk16/Aircraft-Photos/Pigs/Mottys-Photo_2008_09_22_4501-LR-002.jpg

What a great few weeks it's been. :D

Cheers,
Motty.

[Craig Murray]

Stunning! Can't beat the "Pig" for a photo opportunity.....

I saw a NOTAM about the LJR set up for these guys on Friday and neglected to post it, glad someone caught them!

[Daniel M]

great pics...would look a whole lot better without those "frames" around them though:confused:

[AdamC]

Awesome pics darren

Qusetion what are the single pods on the inboard on either wing in pics 1, 2 and 3

can't be fuel could it?

Cheers

Adam

[Mike Y]

Adam, those look like travel pods. For the pilots gear when on transit.

Awesome pics Motty, I gotta relocate to Newcastle!

[AdamC]

Mike thanks,

so i guess you would be looking at 3 cartons (cold chill inflight at FL) and maybe some jocks and socks if they fit around the boxes.

hehehehe

[Darren Mottram]

Thanks guys. Glad you've enjoyed the pics.

(Edit) I was in the middle of writing an answer to Adam's question when I noticed that Mike had beat me to it. You've got to be quick around here. ;)

Yep, they're travel pods. The USAF uses them a lot on many different types but I have only seen the RAAF use them on the F-111s.

Cheers,
Motty.

[Mike Y]

Darn right Adam! Nice to know you've got your priorities straight :D

[AdamC]

i think it's a defence priority, Darren maybe able to condirm it?

[andrew evans]

Are the F 111s here for operation aces south ???
.Does anyone know what the movement has been like over thepast couple of days.