From today's 'Perth Now' News site,
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Solo sailor Abby Sunderland out of contact, distress signal activated | Perth Now
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A QANTAS Airbus - A380? - has been chartered by AMSA to go and look for a yacht in distress the Indian Ocean.
Reportedly, the 'A-380' refuelled at Perth this morning prior to departing to the search area in the direction of Reunion to look for Solo sailor Miss Abby Sunderland, attempting a 'round the world' record for her age group, reported as 16 year old.
Besides the obvious thoughts re the teenager etc., is this the first A-380 to pass thru Perth?
And, just for the record, I do hope they sight her OK. The nearest vessel reportedly, is a French fishing boat still some 32 hours away as at 0930 Perth time this morning, Friday 11th. (110130Z)