Unique Retirement flight of SAA "Lebombo"
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Unique Retirement flight of SAA "Lebombo"
Well wish I was there ... I remember the "grand lady of the sky" from the day it landed many moons ago ... 
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS MUSEUM SOCIETY : CLASSIC FLIGHT B747-244
The South African Airways Museum Society is offering a unique opportunity to fly on a Sunset Cruise aboard their Boeing 747-244, ZS-SAN, "Lebombo".
This soon to be retired venerable airliner of the skies will carry you on a scenic flight over the Hartbeespoort Dam, Sun City, Pretoria and Johannesburg. Departure will be late afternoon enabling you to savour a Highveld sunset and return after dark to the splendid view of twinkling city lights below.
Boeing 747-200's will soon be a thing of the past and this is a golden opportunity to fly on one of the few remaining in South African Airways service. Once retired in December 2003 the aircraft will be flown to Rand Airport, Germiston and put on static display. The SAA Museum Society will relocate its Museum to Rand Airport.
Funds raised from the flight will be used to improve the SAA Museum Society facilities and allow the organisation to continue it efforts in collecting and preserving South Africa's proud civil aviation heritage.
FLIGHT DETAILS
Date: Saturday 13 September 2003.
Check-in time is 16h00 (4 p.m.) at the Departure Level, Domestic Terminal, Johannesburg International Airport.
Please have your ID book/document with you.
Flight departure time is 17h30 (5 30 p.m.).
Flight Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
On board catering will comprise finger snacks and fruit juice.
Each passenger will receive a complimentary bottle of wine, commemorating this flight.
RESERVATION DETAILS AND PROCEDURES
a.. The cost of a ticket is R450 per person.
b.. Payment must be made in full no later than 48 hours after booking.
c.. Failure to pay within 48 hours of making a booking will result in the booking being cancelled.
d.. Payment is non-refundable.
e.. Bookings may only be made via the personnel detailed below.
f.. Do not contact South African Airways Reservations.
g.. Due to high demand, tickets are limited and early booking is recommended.
h.. Each passenger will be required to sign an indemnity form, at the airport, prior to departure.
i.. Seating allocation will be at the discretion of the SAA Museum Society.
j.. Tickets are sold on a first come first served basis.
k.. An "application for tickets" form will be faxed or e-mailed to you.
l.. Complete the form in full and return it within 48 hours, via fax or e-mail.
Please note:
a.. Bookings will only be confirmed upon receipt of bank deposit slip/transaction record.
a.. The flight may be postponed due to poor weather and will be rescheduled.
a.. The flight ticket is only valid for this sunset flight and no other SAA scheduled flight.
a.. The SAA Museum will have their shop on-board, items for sale include aircraft models, caps, badges etc.
a.. Conditions apply.
SAA MUSEUM SOCIETY PERSONNEL CONTACT DETAILS
Richard Hunt 083 308-4079 [email protected]
Ian Cruickshank 083 951-4990 [email protected]
Fred Cruickshank 083 653-1541 [email protected] fax: 013 661-1695
John Austin-Williams 083 459-7802 [email protected] fax: 011 787-2796
The SAA Museum Society gratefully acknowledges the following sponsors: South African Airways, SAA Technical, Air BP, Petroleum Affairs, ACSA, Equity Aviation, Sodexho Catering.
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS MUSEUM SOCIETY : CLASSIC FLIGHT B747-244
The South African Airways Museum Society is offering a unique opportunity to fly on a Sunset Cruise aboard their Boeing 747-244, ZS-SAN, "Lebombo".
This soon to be retired venerable airliner of the skies will carry you on a scenic flight over the Hartbeespoort Dam, Sun City, Pretoria and Johannesburg. Departure will be late afternoon enabling you to savour a Highveld sunset and return after dark to the splendid view of twinkling city lights below.
Boeing 747-200's will soon be a thing of the past and this is a golden opportunity to fly on one of the few remaining in South African Airways service. Once retired in December 2003 the aircraft will be flown to Rand Airport, Germiston and put on static display. The SAA Museum Society will relocate its Museum to Rand Airport.
Funds raised from the flight will be used to improve the SAA Museum Society facilities and allow the organisation to continue it efforts in collecting and preserving South Africa's proud civil aviation heritage.
FLIGHT DETAILS
Date: Saturday 13 September 2003.
Check-in time is 16h00 (4 p.m.) at the Departure Level, Domestic Terminal, Johannesburg International Airport.
Please have your ID book/document with you.
Flight departure time is 17h30 (5 30 p.m.).
Flight Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
On board catering will comprise finger snacks and fruit juice.
Each passenger will receive a complimentary bottle of wine, commemorating this flight.
RESERVATION DETAILS AND PROCEDURES
a.. The cost of a ticket is R450 per person.
b.. Payment must be made in full no later than 48 hours after booking.
c.. Failure to pay within 48 hours of making a booking will result in the booking being cancelled.
d.. Payment is non-refundable.
e.. Bookings may only be made via the personnel detailed below.
f.. Do not contact South African Airways Reservations.
g.. Due to high demand, tickets are limited and early booking is recommended.
h.. Each passenger will be required to sign an indemnity form, at the airport, prior to departure.
i.. Seating allocation will be at the discretion of the SAA Museum Society.
j.. Tickets are sold on a first come first served basis.
k.. An "application for tickets" form will be faxed or e-mailed to you.
l.. Complete the form in full and return it within 48 hours, via fax or e-mail.
Please note:
a.. Bookings will only be confirmed upon receipt of bank deposit slip/transaction record.
a.. The flight may be postponed due to poor weather and will be rescheduled.
a.. The flight ticket is only valid for this sunset flight and no other SAA scheduled flight.
a.. The SAA Museum will have their shop on-board, items for sale include aircraft models, caps, badges etc.
a.. Conditions apply.
SAA MUSEUM SOCIETY PERSONNEL CONTACT DETAILS
Richard Hunt 083 308-4079 [email protected]
Ian Cruickshank 083 951-4990 [email protected]
Fred Cruickshank 083 653-1541 [email protected] fax: 013 661-1695
John Austin-Williams 083 459-7802 [email protected] fax: 011 787-2796
The SAA Museum Society gratefully acknowledges the following sponsors: South African Airways, SAA Technical, Air BP, Petroleum Affairs, ACSA, Equity Aviation, Sodexho Catering.
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Thanks 146
Same as here in Ireland - the Aer Lingus jets have names after saints.
Do the SAA names come from tribal origins/rivers ??
PS they are getting rid of their 146s at the end of the year though!
Same as here in Ireland - the Aer Lingus jets have names after saints.
Do the SAA names come from tribal origins/rivers ??
PS they are getting rid of their 146s at the end of the year though!
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Hi,
Irishwingz, SAA have names of different South African places on the 747's. An example being, one aircraft has the name "Cape Town" written down one side. On the other side "Kaapstad" is written, which is the Africkaans translation of Cape Town.
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Irishwingz, SAA have names of different South African places on the 747's. An example being, one aircraft has the name "Cape Town" written down one side. On the other side "Kaapstad" is written, which is the Africkaans translation of Cape Town.
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Can any of you tell me if the combi ZS-SAR still flying ? I flew it for two years in the early 90s on contract with Garuda Indonesia. I think it was converted to a full freighter on return to SAA.
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Lebombo
Went on the Sunset, Sun City flight on Saturday 13th.
A wonderful trip - even if the weather didn't play along and neccesitated a climb to L250 - one or two pax's left their lunch on board...
The brief from the front office and the running commentary from Karl Jensen kept everyone well informed and Karl certainly is a mine of information and facts on the 747 - I wonder why he retired, he never needs to take a breath......!!
Noise was made about another A.B.F.F. flight before retirement - definately gonna try make that one as well - be nice to see the ground this time, but will also make CERTAIN to be at Rand when she lands.
Will not be standing at the clubhouse tho' - just in case the brakes are not so good......
to the Airways Museum Society and Richard.
A wonderful trip - even if the weather didn't play along and neccesitated a climb to L250 - one or two pax's left their lunch on board...
The brief from the front office and the running commentary from Karl Jensen kept everyone well informed and Karl certainly is a mine of information and facts on the 747 - I wonder why he retired, he never needs to take a breath......!!
Noise was made about another A.B.F.F. flight before retirement - definately gonna try make that one as well - be nice to see the ground this time, but will also make CERTAIN to be at Rand when she lands.
Will not be standing at the clubhouse tho' - just in case the brakes are not so good......
to the Airways Museum Society and Richard.
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I also was fortunate to have a window seat, took some great pics and Vid, any idea when the old bird is going to land at rand.
Was it me or did I hear wrong that no visits were allowed into the flightdeck close to landing, even though it was announced that no flightdeck visits were allowed
Was it me or did I hear wrong that no visits were allowed into the flightdeck close to landing, even though it was announced that no flightdeck visits were allowed
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Greetings Jeroen
You heard right about the flight deck visits - I queried that with Richard as well - don't think he was in a position to answer tho'
Pity - maybe next time....
She will be landing at Rand sometime in December - not sure of exact date yet, but I'm sure it will be announced as the event of the year...!
The flight was certainly a magic event - much better than "up-sit for 12 hours in a straight line-down"
Last time I had that much fun was in the sharp end of a Virgin A340 over the ocean somewhere (pre 9/11), at midnight.
Will see you for the next one hopefully...
You heard right about the flight deck visits - I queried that with Richard as well - don't think he was in a position to answer tho'
Pity - maybe next time....
She will be landing at Rand sometime in December - not sure of exact date yet, but I'm sure it will be announced as the event of the year...!
The flight was certainly a magic event - much better than "up-sit for 12 hours in a straight line-down"
Last time I had that much fun was in the sharp end of a Virgin A340 over the ocean somewhere (pre 9/11), at midnight.
Will see you for the next one hopefully...
