The great lady of Australia aviation will depart St Andrews Cathedral in Sydney at 12.30pm (AEDT) on Wednesday.
Feather #3 advises:
A380 VH-OQA operating as QF6601 will perform the flyover at Nancy-Bird's funeral on Wednesday.
The routing will be to hold off the Manly area, track 1500ft through the Heads down Sydney Harbour, followed by a climbing left turn to 2100ft to cross the City, following George St from North to South.
ETD: 1115
ETA: 1220
Her family has asked people to donate money to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in lieu of flowers.
A donation to the RFDS,
no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated, especially by those of us who rely so much on the wonderful service provided by the RFDS.
I suggest if you donate on Wednesday, a simple comment in the comment box
"For Nancy" would be a fitting tribute and will show how much we appreciate the great lady of Australian aviation.
teresa green suggested:
Just a suggestion, on Amy Johnson day, many moons ago, we, all on take off, said it was for Amy. I don't think the ATC would mind one bit, for those of you who are taking off on that day, ( Weds) say it is for Nancy, you will find most pilots will follow. A fitting tribute.
Let us send the great lady off on her last flight in the style she truly deserves!!
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