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At TheGroundCrew Photography, we don’t just take photos — we’re a trio of aviation photographers capturing professional images that spark excitement, pride, and connection, building emotional engagement with every follower, customer, and enthusiast.

25/10/2026

History has officially taken off from Western Sydney International ✈️🧡

Jetstar JQ362 has now departed WSI on the airport’s inaugural commercial passenger flight to the Gold Coast.

A brand-new airport.
A first-ever passenger departure.
And a moment we were lucky enough to witness from the WSI Experience Centre.

A big thank you to Western Sydney International Airport for inviting us to capture this incredible milestone!

One for the history books.

Our Western Sydney visit was supported by Holiday Inn Sydney St Marys.



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🔥 History Takes Flight — Western Sydney International's First Passenger Departure! ✈️👀A historic moment for Australian a...
25/10/2026

🔥 History Takes Flight — Western Sydney International's First Passenger Departure! ✈️👀

A historic moment for Australian aviation!

This morning, on the 25th of October 2026, TheGroundCrew captured history in the making as Jetstar Airbus A320neo (VH-A5E), operating as Jetstar 362 (JQ362), lifted off from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport on its inaugural commercial passenger flight, bound for the Gold Coast.

After years of planning, construction and anticipation, Australia's newest major airport has officially welcomed its first passengers, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for aviation in Western Sydney and beyond.

And this is only the beginning! Tomorrow, 26 October, Western Sydney International is set to welcome its inaugural international passenger flight, with Air New Zealand arriving from Auckland, opening the door to a growing network of domestic and international connections.

An incredible milestone to witness and capture, and one that will go down in Australian aviation history.

Welcome to a new era of aviation, Western Sydney International! ✈️🔥

A huge thank you to Western Sydney International Airport for inviting TheGroundCrew to be part of this historic occasion and giving us the opportunity to capture such a significant milestone.

Our Western Sydney coverage is proudly supported by Holiday Inn Sydney St Marys.


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24/10/2026

Moments from history at Western Sydney International ✈️🧡

Jetstar at the terminal.
A brand-new airport.
And a front-row view from the WSI Experience Centre as history unfolded.

This was one of those days you know you’ll remember.

24/10/2026

The Queen of the Skies is heading for Bangkok 🔥✈️

Today, 24 October 2026, TheGroundCrew captured Qantas flight QF7583 departing Sydney Airport for Bangkok, operated on behalf of Qantas by Atlas Air using Boeing 747-400F (N492MC).

The freighter was scheduled to depart at 2:00pm and lifted away from Sydney at 3:05pm, beginning the run north to Thailand.

At the time of posting, QF7583 is still en route to Bangkok, with a scheduled arrival of 7:55pm local time.

One 747 freighter.
One Qantas flight number.
And one seriously impressive heavy departure out of Sydney.

There is still something special about seeing a 747 climb away from Sydney — especially when it is working a long-haul freight sector across the region.

From Sydney to Bangkok — QF7583 underway. 👀🔥

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🔥 Queen Of The Skies — Atlas Air 747 Freighter Roars Out Of Sydney ✈️👀This afternoon, on the 24th of October, TheGroundC...
24/10/2026

🔥 Queen Of The Skies — Atlas Air 747 Freighter Roars Out Of Sydney ✈️👀

This afternoon, on the 24th of October, TheGroundCrew captured Atlas Air Boeing 747-400F (N492MC) departing Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport from Runway 34L, operating as “Qantas 7583” on behalf of Qantas Airways.

The iconic Queen of the Skies put on an impressive show as the four-engine freighter lifted away from Sydney, beginning an international cargo journey spanning multiple continents.

First stop, Bangkok, before continuing onwards to Shanghai, Anchorage and finally New York — a remarkable journey connecting Australia, Asia and North America.

With its unmistakable hump, four powerful engines and legendary presence, the Boeing 747 remains one of the most recognisable aircraft ever built. Always a special sight to capture, especially as passenger 747s have become a thing of the past in Australian skies.

Long live the Queen of the Skies! 👑✈️


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🔥 “Thai 476” Airbus A350-900 Heads For Bangkok ✈️👀On the 19th of September, TheGroundCrew captured Thai Airways Airbus A...
23/10/2026

🔥 “Thai 476” Airbus A350-900 Heads For Bangkok ✈️👀

On the 19th of September, TheGroundCrew captured Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 (HS-THX) departing Sydney Airport from Runway 34L, operating as “Thai 476” bound for Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

With its elegant purple and gold Thai Airways livery, distinctive curved wingtips and impressive widebody presence, the Airbus A350-900 is always a fantastic sight as it lifts off from Sydney to begin its journey north towards Thailand.

Another impressive international departure captured by TheGroundCrew, as “Thai 476” climbed away from Sydney, connecting Australia with one of Southeast Asia’s busiest aviation hubs.


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23/10/2026

Thai Airways 476 heads for Bangkok ✈️🇹🇭

On 19 September 2026, TheGroundCrew captured Thai Airways flight TG476 departing Sydney Airport for Bangkok aboard Airbus A350-900 (HS-THX).

The flight was scheduled to depart at 10:00am and lifted away from Sydney at 11:00am, beginning the long run north to Thailand.

After 8 hours and 34 minutes in the air, TG476 touched down in Bangkok at 4:34pm local time.

One A350.
One international sector.
More than eight hours of flying ahead.

There is something about watching an A350 climb away from Sydney knowing just how much flying still lies ahead, and HS-THX looked seriously impressive beginning the journey to Bangkok.

From Sydney to Bangkok — TG476 underway. 👀✈️

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22/10/2026

🔊 Sound On! 🔊 That unmistakable Corsair sound is coming to Taree. 🔥✈️

TheGroundCrew recently captured Paul Bennet Airshows’ F4U-1D Corsair (VH-NQW) in action over Scone — and this is one warbird you hear long before you forget it.

Powered by a 2,630HP Pratt & Whitney R-2800-8W Double Wasp radial engine, the Corsair combines serious power with one of the most recognisable silhouettes in aviation history.

Inverted gull wings.
Huge radial power.
That deep Corsair roar.
And proper warbird presence.

VH-NQW is the world’s only airworthy F4U-1D Corsair — and you’ll be able to see and hear it for yourself at the Barrington Coast Airshow at Taree Regional Airport on 7 November.

Turn the volume up now… then imagine this coming down the display line at Taree. 🔊🔥

Who’s coming to see the Corsair?

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22/10/2026

Sydney to Denpasar — nearly 6 hours starts here ✈️🌴

On 19 September 2026, TheGroundCrew captured Airbus A330-300 (PK-GHD) departing Sydney Airport bound for Denpasar.

The aircraft was scheduled to depart at 10:10am and lifted away from Sydney at 10:28am, beginning the northbound journey to Indonesia.

After 5 hours and 59 minutes in the air, the flight touched down in Denpasar at 2:26pm local time.

One A330.
One international sector.
And a clean widebody departure out of Sydney.

There is something about watching a long-haul Airbus climb away from Sydney knowing there are still hours of flying ahead, and PK-GHD looked right at home starting the run to Denpasar.

From Sydney to Denpasar — underway. 👀✈️









21/10/2026

Philippine Airlines 212 heads for Manila ✈️🇵🇭

On 19 September 2026, TheGroundCrew captured Philippine Airlines flight PR212 departing Sydney Airport for Manila aboard Airbus A330-300 (RP-C8783).

The aircraft was scheduled to depart at 10:15am and lifted away from Sydney at 10:41am, beginning the run north to the Philippines.

After 7 hours and 21 minutes in the air, PR212 touched down in Manila at 4:02pm local time.

One A330.
One international sector.
And a clean long-haul departure out of Sydney.

There is something about watching a widebody head out of Sydney knowing it still has hours of flying ahead, and RP-C8783 looked right at home starting the journey to Manila.

From Sydney to Manila — PR212 underway. 👀✈️










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