Lump in the throat stuff to see these no longer in the fleet. Can remember them joining the organisation. And a special thanks to Wayne Kearns a few years ago for several invites to the flight deck to get an appreciation of the capability of the crews and the aircraft on both DEP and ARR. That was in the days when management were not at war with the staff and communication engendered respect for the role that each had to play in the 'firm'.
Recall a VERY lumpy arrival one particular night into AKL with the weather absolute crap. Showed just what an animal it could be to land (kangaroo on the tail was apt!) - a sentiment an old acquaintance on the AirNZ 767 fleet (BF) endorsed.