John Travolta gifts his 707-138 to HARS
Looks like John Travolta is a national hero down there,
Hope that helps.
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It all started with the movie Grease. He was good friends with Olivia Newton-John so that was good enough for us (speaking on behalf of the entire country) to consider him an honorary Australian. Tom Cruise was likewise adopted when he married "our Nicole" but we (once again speaking on behalf of the entire country) had to pick sides when they divorced and now he is just another loud mouthed Yank.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
Quite a few of those around.
I saw the movie Grease when I first came to the USA in 1978 and in flight school. Enjoyed it, good vibes, romance, High School magic and culture.
John Travolta was the perfect lead actor for the part.
Olivia Newton-John was even better.
Sweet old days with Grease and Saturday Night Fever.
Yup, Nicole Kidman, another export item you blokes can be proud of.
As for wannabe Quantas Captains with fake uniforms, not my cup of tea, and all hell broke loose when I said fake.
Go get your ATR with a proper Type Rating dear John, and I will take my Captain's hat off to you.
No clothing police on PPRuNe, but if a dancing private pilot with a fat checking account all of sudden becames a Quantas Captain as per the pictures, it is too easy down under.
Looks like John Travolta is a national hero down there, you blokes go to the movies too much?
Looks like John Travolta is a national hero down there, you blokes go to the movies too much?
All that is after an edit? There may not be clothing police on PPRuNe but there are spelling police.
I used to like this document - until the day I found out there was no me in Qantas!
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All that is after an edit? There may not be clothing police on PPRuNe but there are spelling police.
All that is after an edit? There may not be clothing police on PPRuNe but there are spelling police.
Is that all you got?
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Yep. They were -338Cs - one of my favorite aeroplanes. Had my last flight on a Qantas one in 1976 from PER to MEL - we had a massive tail wind and the trip only took something like 2hrs and 40 mins from memory.
Wow... I'm not that rich, when I said a few dollars I meant something akin to $50... that is very generous of you Band a Lot, very generous indeed. Certainly if I had that sort of cash I would donate it. I've got some contacts that know people at HARS so I'll throw some cash their way.
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Wow... I'm not that rich, when I said a few dollars I meant something akin to $50... that is very generous of you Band a Lot, very generous indeed. Certainly if I had that sort of cash I would donate it. I've got some contacts that know people at HARS so I'll throw some cash their way.
That's old money now mate, and I don't have that cash to play with theses days.
But many chip in hard to Aviation often I have seen - but they need the passion.
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The ownership of N707JT was transferred to HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT RESTORATION SOCIETY LLC in Naples FL on June 29.
Not going to Oz after all.?
Not going to Oz after all.?
HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT RESTORATION SOCIETY LLC was founded on 2017-04-06 and has its registered office in Naples. The organisation's status is listed as "Active". Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Llc is a Limited Liability Company registered in United States of America (USA) with Wyoming Corporations Division
There could be a lot of tax etc. implications.
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On a different note, looking forward to seeing this aircraft at next year's Air Show.
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Update December 7 2017
John Travolta to fly into Wollongong on Boeing 707 he's donated to HARS Sydney Morning Herald - Andrew Pearson
John Travolta to fly into Wollongong on Boeing 707 he's donated to HARS
Hollywood star John Travolta has confirmed he'll be on board the Boeing 707 aircraft he's donating to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS).HARS president Bob De La Hunty had flagged the plane wouldn't arrive without Travolta – and the movie megastar this week locked in his special appearance at the Illawarra Regional Airport.
John Travolta officially hands over his Boeing 707 to HARS members Peter Elliott (left), John Dennis and Frank Bowden at Brunswick's Golden Isles Airport in Georgia USA on Sunday. Photo: Andy Zakeli / Photography | HD Video | Wollongong/Sydney Australia | Lenswork | Andy Zakeli Travolta and his vintage passenger jet will touch down at the airport some time in 2018 the exact date is yet to be determined, but it is expected to be towards the tail-end of the year.
Mr De La Hunty told Fairfax on Thursday it was "fully intended" Travolta would be on the plane when it arrived on Australian soil from the United States.
John Travolta in 2003. Photo: David Callow "We wouldn't see it as being in our interest if we didn't bring him with us, so it's certainly the case," he said.
Mr De La Hunty said Travolta had indicated he would stay "quite some time" and was keen to go flying in "Connie", the society's Super Constellation aircraft, while in town.
Travolta revealed he had gifted the ex-Qantas plane – which bears the unique registration 707JT – to HARS in a shock announcement, made via social media, on May 27.
At the time, Travolta – a qualified pilot and Qantas ambassador – said the plane needed "a lot of work to be restored to a safe flying state".
HARS president Bob De La Hunty first spoke with actor John Travolta about his Boeing 707 on a flight in 2009 Photo: Adam McLean "Having seen first hand the dedication and passion of people at HARS, I have no doubt this beautiful and historical aircraft will be flying again," he said in his announcement.
Mr De La Hunty said the project would cost more than the initial $1 million estimate and there were "still many challenges and obstacles".
"We've only just been given a reasonable picture of what works need to be done with the aeroplane, so we're just evaluating all that at the moment," he said.
"It's many millions of dollars. We didn't expect anything less, but now that we know what we need to find we can break it down and work with the people who have shown interest in what we're doing."
HARS engineers have been in the US and held talks with the Federal Aviation Administration
.
Mr De La Hunty said the ongoing engineering discussions meant no firm arrival date could be given.
The "maintenance package" alone – when it begins – would take 120 days, he said.
Hollywood star John Travolta has confirmed he'll be on board the Boeing 707 aircraft he's donating to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS).HARS president Bob De La Hunty had flagged the plane wouldn't arrive without Travolta – and the movie megastar this week locked in his special appearance at the Illawarra Regional Airport.
John Travolta officially hands over his Boeing 707 to HARS members Peter Elliott (left), John Dennis and Frank Bowden at Brunswick's Golden Isles Airport in Georgia USA on Sunday. Photo: Andy Zakeli / Photography | HD Video | Wollongong/Sydney Australia | Lenswork | Andy Zakeli Travolta and his vintage passenger jet will touch down at the airport some time in 2018 the exact date is yet to be determined, but it is expected to be towards the tail-end of the year.
Mr De La Hunty told Fairfax on Thursday it was "fully intended" Travolta would be on the plane when it arrived on Australian soil from the United States.
John Travolta in 2003. Photo: David Callow "We wouldn't see it as being in our interest if we didn't bring him with us, so it's certainly the case," he said.
Mr De La Hunty said Travolta had indicated he would stay "quite some time" and was keen to go flying in "Connie", the society's Super Constellation aircraft, while in town.
Travolta revealed he had gifted the ex-Qantas plane – which bears the unique registration 707JT – to HARS in a shock announcement, made via social media, on May 27.
At the time, Travolta – a qualified pilot and Qantas ambassador – said the plane needed "a lot of work to be restored to a safe flying state".
HARS president Bob De La Hunty first spoke with actor John Travolta about his Boeing 707 on a flight in 2009 Photo: Adam McLean "Having seen first hand the dedication and passion of people at HARS, I have no doubt this beautiful and historical aircraft will be flying again," he said in his announcement.
Mr De La Hunty said the project would cost more than the initial $1 million estimate and there were "still many challenges and obstacles".
"We've only just been given a reasonable picture of what works need to be done with the aeroplane, so we're just evaluating all that at the moment," he said.
"It's many millions of dollars. We didn't expect anything less, but now that we know what we need to find we can break it down and work with the people who have shown interest in what we're doing."
HARS engineers have been in the US and held talks with the Federal Aviation Administration
.
Mr De La Hunty said the ongoing engineering discussions meant no firm arrival date could be given.
The "maintenance package" alone – when it begins – would take 120 days, he said.
