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Gunship 25th Aug 2003 23:07

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 ... :ok:



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.

BAe 146-100 26th Aug 2003 18:58

Hi,

Thanks Gunship, I wish I was in SA now! Seem's like a great opportunity to fly on the 747-244 "Lebombo". :)

BAe 146-100

Irishwingz 27th Aug 2003 18:32

Lebombo?
 
Is Lebombo its affectionate nickname or official name? Where does it come from?

I'd love to go on that trip, I get into Joburg the next day - bummer!!

Cheers

Wingz:}

BAe 146-100 27th Aug 2003 21:30

Hi,

Every 747 in the SAA fleet have a name, like in this picture.

BAe 146-100

Irishwingz 27th Aug 2003 23:05

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!:uhoh:

BAe 146-100 27th Aug 2003 23:52

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.

BAe 146-100 :)

planecrazi 28th Aug 2003 00:30

SAA-Sien Anderkant vir Afrikaans

English-See other side for Afrikaans

BAe 146-100 28th Aug 2003 01:12

Hi,

This is a picture of ZS-SAU which has the Cape Town/Kaapstad titles.

BAe 146-100

USE THE RUDDERS 28th Aug 2003 08:21

That's going to be intresting to see it land at Rand.

I'm sure the R/W isn't big enough.

flyboy6876 28th Aug 2003 10:47

Damn me, thanks Gunns:ok:

She was one of the first 747s I ever flew on. The old girl has been around for a long time now.

BAe 146-100 28th Aug 2003 17:53

Hi,

How many SAA 747-200's are still operational?

BAe 146-100

st patrick 18th Sep 2003 04:38

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.

Thanks

4HolerPoler 18th Sep 2003 08:04

SAR is long gone. Went to the desert years ago. I don't know where she is now.

4HP

Rhodie 18th Sep 2003 18:56

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...... :E

:ok: to the Airways Museum Society and Richard.

jeroen_kim 18th Sep 2003 19:36

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

BAe 146-100 19th Sep 2003 02:19

Hi,

Glad to hear that you both enjoyed the flight!

BAe 146-100

Rhodie 20th Sep 2003 00:20

Lebombo
 
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... :cool:


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