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Owen Zupp offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Qantas Rural Aid charity flight to the recently held Avalon Airshow.
Ahead, the ground crew waves his batons, easing the Boeing 747-400 to a slow and gentle halt. One by one, fuel flow is cut to the engines and the giant turbofan engines spool down. Outside a crowd has gathered to see the “Queen of the Skies”, while the view from the flight deck reveals multiple marquees and military hardware that includes F-22 Raptors and the RAAF’s new F-35 Lightning. The Qantas Rural Aid charity flight has arrived at the Australian International Air Show at Avalon.
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peter
says:what a great story well done to all concerned
Roy Fordham
says:A Very interesting and well-planned event that I would have liked to be a part of it all.
Just as a point of interest, I noted a mention of Qantas Boeing 747-400 VH OJS having been retired February 19 2010, is there any information available in regard to Qantas Boeing 747- 400 VH OJT, my interest here, being that I was most fortunate to be on board VH OJT for its delivery flight from Seattle to Avalon Australia, a wonderful, never to be forgotten experience.
john & Robyn Sainsbury
says:well done Owen – a fitting tribute to the efforts behind-the-scenes contributing a wonderful result for the farmers and their plight.
Ben
says:Great story as always Owen. I think it was great there was a tail swap, allowing Juliette Uniform last of the Roller powered Qantas 747’s (and ostensibly next to be retired) to grace the fans at the show.