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Is the aircraft ready to go??
Two dates were quoted as to when it might be leaving the 5th of Nov and the 15th Nov with it being the 5th tomorrow would they risk upsetting the neibourghs Sunday lunch??
Who cares any way stuff lunch and see it off instead if it does go but we need some up dates.
The airport is not interest fromwhat i can make out of passing info on or ATC Lasham is keeping things to them selves>
Two dates were quoted as to when it might be leaving the 5th of Nov and the 15th Nov with it being the 5th tomorrow would they risk upsetting the neibourghs Sunday lunch??
Who cares any way stuff lunch and see it off instead if it does go but we need some up dates.
The airport is not interest fromwhat i can make out of passing info on or ATC Lasham is keeping things to them selves>
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Morning Nigel,
Wish I knew! Hope it does not go tomorrow as i am on the wrong side of the country then.
The tailplane is now on, but is just plain white, and not the V Jet logo that some where expecting. I will have a further look today.
I am surprised no one has anymore information, the A/C is discussed on here and two other popular forums, but departure dates seem a bit hit or miss.
I noticed what i think was the scrap mans JCB swinging around near the only other 707 at SEN yesterday ( EL-AKJ ) so if he is chopping that up, the Southend will then be "Type Free"
Jamie
Wish I knew! Hope it does not go tomorrow as i am on the wrong side of the country then.
The tailplane is now on, but is just plain white, and not the V Jet logo that some where expecting. I will have a further look today.
I am surprised no one has anymore information, the A/C is discussed on here and two other popular forums, but departure dates seem a bit hit or miss.
I noticed what i think was the scrap mans JCB swinging around near the only other 707 at SEN yesterday ( EL-AKJ ) so if he is chopping that up, the Southend will then be "Type Free"
Jamie
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Qantas 707 to Sydney
Can anyone tell me when the Qantas 707 that was being restored at Southend is due to land in Sydney? I'm looking forward to a bit of noise and smoke. I've searched the internet, but can't find any news about it.
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Manchester Exile
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A little bit of info here ....
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5821098
Lots of photo's here ....
http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos....gsearch=HZ-123
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5821098
Remarks: One of the port side engines of this, the prototype short-bodied 707. She has since been sold to the Qantas Foundation Memorial and is currently undergoing maintenance and overhaul at Southend ready for the delivery flight back to Australia. She has been re-registered as VH-XBA.
http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos....gsearch=HZ-123
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I've heard 26th (Sunday) as possible departure, with 2 test flights during the week.
All four engines are now fitted and tested, nav kit due in next week.
Pic as of this evening:
All four engines are now fitted and tested, nav kit due in next week.
Pic as of this evening:
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Now showing it's new Qantas livery albeit still without it's tail. Will depart for Australia during November. Former HZ-123 and originally VH-EBA when delivered new in 1959.
This classic aircraft is starting to resemble her former glory, which was VH-EBA back in 1959, the first ever commercial jet to be exported from the US.
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5838101
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The six destinations are/were in the original plan but it is subject to the departure date as the QF crews flying it so I was told have to slot into their plan. Thus if it is delayed leaving it may not visit every station. Many of us at SEN will be sorry to see it leave but pleased that it is retored and will make a very long last flight.
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I'm thinking of heading up to see this aircraft leave over the weekend of 25th & 26th. Any ideas if it will be test flying on the 25th? What time is it due to depart?
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You may fare better in 'Spectators' Balcony'
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Any ideas re the interior? It was owned (as HZ-123) by the Saudi government as the transport of the KSA Embassy in London, so doubtless was in a pretty opulent state.
I note the windows which were blanked in that life have not been re-glassed; so what will the interior eventually be like when it's at Longreach? I can't imagine there are that many full sets of 1959-vintage seats and galleys!
Also - any knowledge of plans for flypasts, photo-shoots with Travolta's 707 or the Connie, etc. (just asking - not starting a rumour!)?
Thanks
TD67
I note the windows which were blanked in that life have not been re-glassed; so what will the interior eventually be like when it's at Longreach? I can't imagine there are that many full sets of 1959-vintage seats and galleys!
Also - any knowledge of plans for flypasts, photo-shoots with Travolta's 707 or the Connie, etc. (just asking - not starting a rumour!)?
Thanks
TD67