Shark proves crowd pleaser

Shark 02 was swamped by visitors when she visited the headquarters of Westpac Lifesaver Three at Wollongong recently. Photo courtesy 817 SQN

The public is always interested in sharks and interest in Shark Zero Two was no different.

The Sea King from 817 Squadron (CMDR Ken Macaulay-Black) last month flew from its Albatross base to the Coniston (Wollongong) Heliport, headquarters for Westpac Lifesaver Three.

The occasion was the celebration of 30 years in the air for the Westpac rescue helicopters.

Shark 02 joined a number of other aircraft on the hardstand and was open to the public. The activity brought large crowds to the facility.

“There was significant public interest in the Sea King both as the largest and as the only military helicopter on show,” said CMDR Macaulay-Black.

“All our search and rescue gear was displayed.

“There was a large flow of visitors through the aircraft throughout the day,” he said.
LEUT Adam Wells was the aircraft captain with two aircrew and five maintainers.

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