Rip rp-c8016

[Steve Bottom]

HeavyLift B727F RP-C8016 is facing the chop today in Cairns, all useful bits are off the aircraft, and a large metal chomper is airside,
Information is that it will be scrapped later this afternoon, after some safety fencing is placed around the aircraft.

I believe that the nose section is to be saved intact , and reported going to Longreach , but i have not been able to confirm this . Lets hope its true.

I think This is a direct result of the new Fed Gov noise restrictions on older aircraft, as the 727 was based in Cairns ,but can no longer operate out of here any more, and was not able to attract a buyer for it.

RIP 727 ......

[steve k]

Sad to read this, but thanks for the info. Hope the nose section is saved and sent to Longreach.

[Torin Wilson]

Saving the nose section is like executing someone and keeping their head as a reminder.

[Jarden S]

Here is a photo of her with the side engines off. It be a big change once it has gone as has been in the same spot for years and you always pass it and notice it when on the captain cook highway.

[Kent Broadhead]

Is the Belfast still there? Both were sitting doing nothing when I was there over a year ago - well before the noise decision......

[Steve Bottom]

I understand the Belfast is safe, it's on the loop taxi way (international) and some one is looking at it soon, lets hope it gets saved.

[Jarden S]

Yes the Belfast is parked right by the 727 you just can't see it in my shot.

[Dave Dale]

I can confirm that NO part of the 727 will be going to Longreach!

Dave

[Mick F]

Makes a bit more sense Dave, as Qantas never operated the 727.

Mick

[Steve Bottom]

i can confirm the nose is going no where as it fell over onto the bloody thing
I stopped and went home at that stage, just in case the whole thing got skipped , gauges and all.
my pictures at

http://sirsteveincairns.smugmug.com/...13983237_Fw8se