Thanks for interesting info and it does at least provide a thread with the Quantas rumour.
Zalt ; It was alleged that the refurbishment of the a/c by BAe was part of a part exchange deal involving purchase of Hawk trainers for the Saudi Air Force. Perhaps someone can confirm.
The other issue for those that do not know the a/c is it is reputed to have been the personal a/c for the Saudi Ambassador to the USA primarily and secondary for use by the Saudi Ambassador to the UN. Any futher info much appreciated and I accept it has nothing wat soever to do with F dogs.