06/07/2026
On Thursday, I made the trip out to Wellcamp Airport to witness the rare departure of this Boeing 767-200 (2-TSSA).
The aircraft arrived from Canberra and spent only a short time on the ground before departing for Brisbane Airport. It's not every day you get the opportunity to photograph a classic 767-200, so it was definitely worth the drive.
What makes this aircraft even more special is its Australian history. Delivered new to Qantas in August 1987 as (VH-EAQ), the aircraft carried the name (City of Launceston) and served the airline for over 17 years before being sold in 2004. It was later converted into a VIP aircraft and today operates with Weststar Aviation as (2-TSSA).
From what has been reported, the aircraft has recently been transporting Malaysian dignitaries around Australia during their visit, making this an even more unusual catch.
A fantastic morning chasing a piece of aviation history!